Pushing my boundaries! But still need some help 💕
TLDR: What are your tips for a beginner trying to conquer her fear and get stronger to climb outside?
I’ve (29F) been bouldering on and off for about two years & for the last 8 months, I’ve committed to consistently going to our climbing gym at least twice a week! I’m not gonna say I am some excellent climber, but I’m definitely learning at a steady pace and seeing improvement!!
In the last two weeks, I have taken a step further and conquered my fear of heights, and finally got on the top ropes at my gym ♥️ (I have had terrifying experience with an auto belay in my early 20s and the thought of top rope scared the crap out of me!!) with the support of my best friend (a very experienced top rope/outdoor climber) and her partner, I finally climbed to the top!! This week, my husband and I passed the top rope certification at our gym (this is just a safety formality for our Jim. It doesn’t mean that we’re ready to go outside and climb or anything like that) and bought harnesses and gear, and threw ourselves at that wall! I am beyond excited for this journey!! 🫶
My ultimate goal is to get comfortable enough to start climbing outside with my friends! What are your tips for a ropes beginner trying to conquer their fear and get stronger? I am also trying to train more of my left side, I don’t trust my left arm lol. It’s just weaker and I know I compensate a lot for it. Also looking for recs of your favorite pants to climb in!! ~$60 budget
Thank uuu 💕 pick is at our local gym, the first night we were allowed to climb without an instructor. My husband is on the wall!
TLDR: What are your tips for a beginner trying to conquer her fear and get stronger to climb outside?
I’ve (29F) been bouldering on and off for about two years & for the last 8 months, I’ve committed to consistently going to our climbing gym at least twice a week! I’m not gonna say I am some excellent climber, but I’m definitely learning at a steady pace and seeing improvement!!
In the last two weeks, I have taken a step further and conquered my fear of heights, and finally got on the top ropes at my gym ♥️ (I have had terrifying experience with an auto belay in my early 20s and the thought of top rope scared the crap out of me!!) with the support of my best friend (a very experienced top rope/outdoor climber) and her partner, I finally climbed to the top!! This week, my husband and I passed the top rope certification at our gym (this is just a safety formality for our Jim. It doesn’t mean that we’re ready to go outside and climb or anything like that) and bought harnesses and gear, and threw ourselves at that wall! I am beyond excited for this journey!! 🫶
My ultimate goal is to get comfortable enough to start climbing outside with my friends! What are your tips for a ropes beginner trying to conquer their fear and get stronger? I am also trying to train more of my left side, I don’t trust my left arm lol. It’s just weaker and I know I compensate a lot for it. Also looking for recs of your favorite pants to climb in!! ~$60 budget
Thank uuu 💕 pick is at our local gym, the first night we were allowed to climb without an instructor. My husband is on the wall!