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Learn How to Climb: Your First Time
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.

Learn How to Climb: Gearing Up
Gearing up to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.

Learn How to Climb: Tying into the Rope
How to tie into a climbing rope and why the Figure-Eight Follow-Through is the best knot for tying in.

Learn How to Climb: Belaying Basics
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.

Learn How to Climb: Climbing Up
Learn how to climb an indoor wall in a climbing gym and then lower back to the ground.

Learn How to Climb: Lowering Back Down
Learn how to lower back to the wall base after climbing an indoor wall for the first time.

10 Rock Shoe Buying Tips for Beginners
The rock shoes you buy, even your first pair, is one of the most important climbing equipment purchasing decisions you will make. Learn here how to decide what rock shoes to buy and what kind of rock shoes you need.

What Rock Shoes Should I Wear?
You're just learning how to climb and want to buy a new pair of rock climbing shoes. Learn the essentials here about what kind of shoes to buy and how they should fit your foot.