You’ve just started rock climbing! You’ve joined a climbing gym, made some climbing buddies, bought your first pair of shoes, first harness, chalk and chalk bag and you are ready now to climb!

Here are a few things I wish I’d known when I started climbing – a lot of which would have prevented me from developing bad and unsafe habits before I was finally correced.

Remember, climbing itself is not dangerous. Learn how to climb safely and responsibly so that you can get the most enjoyment out of this lifestyle sport!