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.
In Edmonton, there are several indoor climbing and bouldering facilities. 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.