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Tips for Getting Started
- Start at an indoor climbing facility.
- Learn basic climbing techniques from a qualified instructor.
- Familiarize yourself with types of climbing.
- Purchase the necessary climbing gear.
- Keep your body in top physical condition.
- Find a partner or local climbing group.
- Seek out easy, sport climbing routes in your area.
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Rock Climbing Styles
- Bouldering: Climbing short, low routes without the use of safety ropes
- Top roping: Climbing with the protection of a rope suspended through an anchor at the top of the route
- Lead climbing: Climbing without the use of pre-set anchors
- Free soloing: Single-person climb with no rope or protection
- Indoor climbing: Climbing on a purpose-made climbing wall
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