Sport Climbing

What is Sport Climbing

Sport climbing is a form of climbing that involves ascending climbing routes, called "routes" or "lines," with pre-fixed protection (including anchors, bolts), and the use of safety equipment, including ropes, harnesses, and quickdraws.

Equipment

• Shoes
• Personal Harness
• Ropes
• Belay Devices
• Quickdraws

How to Start

1. Pre-requisites: Do you know how to lead climb? Lead belay? Because greater heights are involved, risk is magnified. You should be an experienced lead climber & belayer to climb independently. Otherwise, get a guide!
2. Plan a trip: For independent climbers only - Decide on a crag to visit and some friends to go with. Remember to check the weather.
3. Getting there: Get to area, hike a little if required, find the crag and your route
4. Gear up: Get your equipment sorted out
5. Climb!