Summary: In this episode we discuss the gear and skills required to get started in the amazing sport of rock climbing. MWM Episode 10 – Rock Climbing: How To Get Started (1:35) Rappeling Tips - Tie knots in the ends of your rope. (1:45) New report of climbing accident. (2:40) MWM Topic - Rock Climbing: How to get started (3:15) Disclaimer - I do not take ANY responsibility for any of your actions. (4:26) Don't take ANY risks when you start. Do things by the Book! (9:07) Mountaineering Freedom of The Hills - (The Bible of Mountaineers) (10:00) The Gear List: (10:02) Climbing Shoes - Beginner Climbing Shoes that I started with (12:06) Climbing Chalk (13:00) Harness - Black Diamond (14:07) Belay/Rappel Device - ATC Guide http://youtu.be/7NrsNhmf3rQ (14:31) Belay Device - GRIGRI http://youtu.be/i6EzpBaKYTs (18:03) Helmet - Your Choice! (19:07) Climbing Rope - Mamut Supersafe (19:35) Personal Anchor System - PAS Metolius Becca Roseberry demonstrates the Metolius PAS system at Blacktail Butte from Andy Bardon & Weston Walker on Vimeo. (20:35) Rope Anchor - One of many options (20:47) Locking Carabiners - Buy 8 of them (21:21) Quick Draws - 12 - 16 of them Yamnuska Mountain Guides Squamish Rock Guides Have a wonderful weekend!
