For outdoor rock climbing you should always wear a helmet to protect yourself from falling rock chips. The clothes will vary with they type of climbing. For indoor climbing, comfortable shorts and t-shirt will suffice, though not too loose. Dressing in lightweight thin layers, in breathable fabrics, is recommended. When you are climbing on a regular basis, you should invest in your own gear.
Classes are available at most man-made climbing facilities and local colleges and universities.
Climbing can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. If you have little or no experience, you should take a professional guide, or take a climbing course in order to learn the basic safety techniques. All rights reserved.