Welcome To Beginners Climbing Info

If your new to climbing then this section is here to help give you some basic information to introduce you to the world of rock climbing and familiarise you with all the terminology and equipment you may encounter while starting out

Here at Climbstyle we know how confusing it can be when you first start climbing or thinking to start about climbing for the first time . The basic beginners climbing information covers starting our climbing, buying climbing gear and what you may need. It can look a little daunting when you see the vast range of equipment on the market so we guide you through the basics.

We cover climbing grades so you will know a little more about the difficulty of each climb and how they are graded. Them ost common climbing calls used to inform your climbing partner and those around you what you are doing. This is essential for the safety of yourself and other climbers around you.

Information on caring for your climbing gear, equipment regulations, the most common climbing terms and where you can seek advice from the BMC (British Mounteering Council)

What's a cam? what's a nut? what's a quickdraw ? what's a screwgate carabiner? what's a sling? what clothing will I need to wear? what will I need to buy to start off indoors? what's the crux of a climb?

Hopefully we will answer these and many more questions you may have about climbing. Please select the section you would like to learn more about by clicking on the links below Beginners climbing info in the panel on the right hand side of this page.

Happy climbing and enjoy.....