Beautiful video as always guys! Love the great tips as I'm still new to outdoors climbing and the tips are super valuable! P.S. Would love to climb in Italy one day!!
Thank you so much, The Climber Girl 😄 Italy is fantastic! There are so many great spots! I actually just came back from a trip to the Dolomites, so there are plenty of material for future climbing videos 😄
Nice video! Personally I feel that when climbing outdoors and you're afraid of falling, grading up is better than grading down since harder climbs usually are more 'fall-friendly' (less blocks, ledges etc). Besides, when the climbing needs all your attention, you can't think that much about falling. I heard that a lot of routes in Arco are quite polished from all the climbing. How is your experience on that? I'm thinking of heading over there in September, probably in combination with the Dolomites. Keep up the good work!
Yeah, you are right! Harder routes are often overhanging as well 😄 The crags who visit much traffic are polished - like Regina del Lago, Nago and Belvedere. Grades there below 6b are polished. I have also climbed at La Gola, where it is only the start on a few routes that are polished. But I can highly recommend the latter. What grades are you looking for?
Remember to bring and use an helmet! Even on very busy routes small stones (and sometimes bigger ones) are always a danger, especially in the Dolomites where weather is ever changing the surface, so especially when you belay it is important to be protected!! And I would also recommend using an assisted belay device like the GriGri, learn how to use it and practice at your local gym before using it outdoors...thanks for your videos, I am looking at all of them and I find them very useful!
You are very welcome, Alvise :) I am really happy that you like my videos and find them useful :) I can only echo your tip on wearing a helmet! Actually, I am a bit frustrated that I did not put in the video. I agree that on multipitch climbing a lot can happen - loose rock, awkward falls or teams above you. The Dolomites is a popular place, so that definitely makes sense there. Actually, I cannot see why you should not wear a helmet - beginner or expert. It is not those 300 grams on your head that makes the difference whether you send your 8a project, right? ;) Whether I climb 6a or project 7b, then I always wear a helmet. Even the most experienced rock climbers can still get their feet tangled in the rope and end upside down banging their head against the wall.
My first time ever climbing was outside and did not climb in a gym for 3 to 4 years. The key is to have someone that can teach you. Gyms are nice because you can meet people that know how to climb outside.
Lmao my first time outdoor climbing was a 5.9+ in the red. Second lead was a 5.10a that I took a 40 foot whip on as my first whip. I fell from the anchor to the second bolt, i was about 12 feet above the last bolt and i was clipping, my belayer was 10 feet below me😂
I felt the part about longer runouts in Germany. Especially here in the saxony sandstone area, sächsiche schweiz, some runouts are basically free solos. As a outdoor beginner this is definately to much. Looking forward to our first trip to arco this year.
Yeah I have a question. How do you start rock climbing if; ✔You've never been to a climibing gym ✔you don't have any gear ✔you are not willing or capable of going to somewhere popular to climb rather than your hometown's rocks (Yeah i think im gonna die soon😂)
It is a good question. It is hard to clear all chalk marks, but if you set your own tick marks to mark specific foot holds I would encourage to clean them after you have send the route. It could confuse if people would like to use other foot holds or hand holds.
I wasn't looking for "transition tips" I just want to start climbing, and I want to do that in my local mountains. Why are there no actual beginner tips for outdoor climbing
@@Nickname006 that's gatekeeping and we don't stand for that. It's not en expensive hobby. Assholes just don't want poor people to have access to info about outdoor climbing
Some of these were great, but outdoor climbing isn’t really something you can start alone right? How do you meet people to go to the beginner crag? And no mention of a ‘how to’ climbing book here.
I have two questions. How do you get the quick draws back after you’ve climbed past them. And in order to climb a quite tall wall yo just need a really long rope
As Husky701 Rider mentions you could repel down. You can also do tie off at the anchor and be lowered down by your partner. Yes, if you climb say a 20 meters route, you would need at least a 40 meter rope, 30 meters climb, a 60 meters rope and so on. You need to be able to be lowered down from the anchor, so you would need a little more than double the length of the route. Climbing ropes stretches. I have actually done a video about how to choose the right climbing rope that might be worth watching too. See ua-cam.com/video/ts_o-0NdZN4/v-deo.html
Cragcloud yea, there are no outdoor places to climb and no climbing gyms around. I might try to find a gym in central FL where I attend college though.
hola,como escalador local de montserrat no recomendar catalunya como zonas de escalada dentro de la comunidad europea pienso que te dejas algo muy importante.salut i roca
I don’t do the hassle cleaning, but I have actually never heard someone complaining about it. I think if you do some hard projecting on hard routes, and leaving chalk will make e.g. slopers or other bad holds, then I think it is good etiquette - but I would probably not do it on a 6a/5.10 😄
I don’t know whether it is arrogant to leave chalk marks. I was more thinking if it ruined people’s onsight attempt that they could see the beta, or slopers become even more slippery with chalk marks. What I definitely don’t like are people leaving stuff at the crag. I often see plastic bottles and bags lying around. That is definitely not okay!
@@AMM278 Agree. And there are loads of things you can do to make it less dangerous - like wearing a helmet, get proper training and know how to handle gear.
Das Video hat nahezu null Wert für Fels-Anfänger. Der 1. Tip ist passend, aber die restlichen Tips sind stark unvollständig (kurzes 60m-Seil welches in vielen Sportklettergebieten zu kurz ist, Exen aber keine HMS & Bandschlingen), willkürliche 2.Wahl-Themen bzw teils auch einfach unnütz (geh nach Arco, Seilsack als eigenen Punkt wo Du vorher schon das Seil unvollständig ansprichst). Es fehlt jegliche Info zur Sicherheit (Seilende-Knoten, Routenwahl, Umlenken & diesen Abbauen, Abseilen), Topos lesen und einschätzen... Etc. Anscheinend hast du überhaupt kein Konzept, was Du wie vermitteln wolltest, sondern puzzelst nur spontane Einfälle aneinander. Fazit: Überlasse bitte dem DAV das raus an den Fels Training - die haben wenigstens ein schlüssiges Konzept und vermitteln die richtigen Informationen auch vollständig. Dieses Video solltest Du besser löschen.
Thank you for your feedback, Dans3Macabr3 There are many rock climbing areas in Europe where you will find short sport climbing routes - as examples both Göttingen Wald, Ith and Frankenjura in Germany have plenty of sub-30 meter routes, but also Kristiansand, Göteborg and Stavanger in the Nordics. I have seen many beginner rock climbers starting with shorter ropes, and personally I think 80 meters is overkill. The sweet spot is either 60 meters or 70 meters as I also mentioned in the video. The video is not intended as a "How to start climbing" video, but a "How to start climbing outdoors" video. This is not intended as instruction on specific knots, safety or abseiling, but differences and tips and tricks that would be nice for beginner rock climbers to know - e.g. like the rope bag. I have seen countless beginner rock climbers literally destroying their rope at the crag because they did not think about protecting their climbing rope or know how to handle it. There are loads of climbing videos on UA-cam about abseiling, knots and safety. And yeah, you are absolutely right. I think people should sign up for courses (e.g. with the DAV) to learn the basics of safety too, before starting climbing. Arco in Italy is a really great place to start. You don't sound like one who have been to Arco, but if you have, you would know that there are countless sport climbing crags suited for beginners with a decent distance between the bolts, so beginner rock climbers will feel comfortable and protected. (If you would feel the need to reply please do so in English, so non-Germans can follow the conversation too) Thank you ;)
Well, you won't necessarily die from a rock climbing fall - it is part of the game to fall. However, there are a loads of things you can do to minimize the risk of falling while rock climbing.
I took a $79 class at my local REI. If you really want to start outdoor climbing you’re going to need to spend money on safe gear too. If that’s not financially an option maybe outdoor climbing isn’t a good option for you right now.
@@bluebirdbandit We have one class around here and it’s 600 an hour. Minimum 4 hours lol. That’s a hell of an investment plus gear to just try it out. I’m just gonna do it on my own. Done it my whole life. Figure it out and excel.
Are you scared of rock climbing? I actually made another video regarding "how to overcome your fear of falling" - ua-cam.com/video/YTxO6j2SpFU/v-deo.html. You might want to check that out?
Beautiful video as always guys! Love the great tips as I'm still new to outdoors climbing and the tips are super valuable! P.S. Would love to climb in Italy one day!!
Thank you so much, The Climber Girl 😄
Italy is fantastic! There are so many great spots! I actually just came back from a trip to the Dolomites, so there are plenty of material for future climbing videos 😄
@@Cragcloud Dolomites sounds so amazing! Always look forward to your videos so can't wait for those to be released!
I am really happy to hear that, The Girl Climber 😄
Nice video! Personally I feel that when climbing outdoors and you're afraid of falling, grading up is better than grading down since harder climbs usually are more 'fall-friendly' (less blocks, ledges etc). Besides, when the climbing needs all your attention, you can't think that much about falling.
I heard that a lot of routes in Arco are quite polished from all the climbing. How is your experience on that? I'm thinking of heading over there in September, probably in combination with the Dolomites.
Keep up the good work!
Yeah, you are right! Harder routes are often overhanging as well 😄
The crags who visit much traffic are polished - like Regina del Lago, Nago and Belvedere. Grades there below 6b are polished. I have also climbed at La Gola, where it is only the start on a few routes that are polished. But I can highly recommend the latter. What grades are you looking for?
Two days ago me and my gf climbed 8b+ NEVER AGAIN LOL
Very well said!!!!🔥🤙
Thank you very much 😄
Remember to bring and use an helmet! Even on very busy routes small stones (and sometimes bigger ones) are always a danger, especially in the Dolomites where weather is ever changing the surface, so especially when you belay it is important to be protected!! And I would also recommend using an assisted belay device like the GriGri, learn how to use it and practice at your local gym before using it outdoors...thanks for your videos, I am looking at all of them and I find them very useful!
You are very welcome, Alvise :) I am really happy that you like my videos and find them useful :)
I can only echo your tip on wearing a helmet! Actually, I am a bit frustrated that I did not put in the video. I agree that on multipitch climbing a lot can happen - loose rock, awkward falls or teams above you. The Dolomites is a popular place, so that definitely makes sense there.
Actually, I cannot see why you should not wear a helmet - beginner or expert. It is not those 300 grams on your head that makes the difference whether you send your 8a project, right? ;) Whether I climb 6a or project 7b, then I always wear a helmet. Even the most experienced rock climbers can still get their feet tangled in the rope and end upside down banging their head against the wall.
Cragcloud so true! Going to start ice climbing in February, looking forward to put some of your teachings in effect! Keep up the good work!!
Good to hear and good luck 😄 You will enjoy it! Ice climbing is an adventure in itself 😄
My first time ever climbing was outside and did not climb in a gym for 3 to 4 years. The key is to have someone that can teach you. Gyms are nice because you can meet people that know how to climb outside.
This video helps a lot!
Thank you very much. I am happy the video helps :)
Lmao my first time outdoor climbing was a 5.9+ in the red. Second lead was a 5.10a that I took a 40 foot whip on as my first whip. I fell from the anchor to the second bolt, i was about 12 feet above the last bolt and i was clipping, my belayer was 10 feet below me😂
Haha! That sounds like quite a whipper!! 😜😅 Bet your fear of falling disappeared with that event! 😜
Wow amazing video it helps me a lot.
Thank you so very much, Fritz! 😄
Thank you so much! Tomorrow im going rock climbing and this helps a lot! ☺️
Koala Marines that is really good to hear 😄
We are going to make a world trip and add trees and permanent structure for rock climbing/outdoor sports
Terima kasih atas petunjuknya monsieur Craig 👌
Salam rock climbing
I felt the part about longer runouts in Germany. Especially here in the saxony sandstone area, sächsiche schweiz, some runouts are basically free solos. As a outdoor beginner this is definately to much.
Looking forward to our first trip to arco this year.
My ask is how do you put the ancor point before climb ✌🏼✌🏼
Yeah I have a question. How do you start rock climbing if;
✔You've never been to a climibing gym
✔you don't have any gear
✔you are not willing or capable of going to somewhere popular to climb rather than your hometown's rocks
(Yeah i think im gonna die soon😂)
Should other climbers leave chalk marks behind?
It is a good question. It is hard to clear all chalk marks, but if you set your own tick marks to mark specific foot holds I would encourage to clean them after you have send the route. It could confuse if people would like to use other foot holds or hand holds.
great video!! looking to make a video similar to this.... yours is very nice!!
Thank you so much 😄 Looking forward watching yours 😄
I wasn't looking for "transition tips"
I just want to start climbing, and I want to do that in my local mountains.
Why are there no actual beginner tips for outdoor climbing
Lol, why can't you just go and practise at a local gym first?
@@Nickname006 because that's expensive
@@yungthunder2681 It is an expensive hobby. If that is your consider, I would just skip it. Safety first, my friend.
@@Nickname006 that's gatekeeping and we don't stand for that. It's not en expensive hobby. Assholes just don't want poor people to have access to info about outdoor climbing
@@yungthunder2681 I can tell you for a fact that it is cheaper to go to your local gym than drive to the outdoor climbing spots.
Great advice agree with all but mummut ropes are poor in my experience
Can’t wait to start at the rock climbing gym!
Some of these were great, but outdoor climbing isn’t really something you can start alone right? How do you meet people to go to the beginner crag? And no mention of a ‘how to’ climbing book here.
I have two questions. How do you get the quick draws back after you’ve climbed past them. And in order to climb a quite tall wall yo just need a really long rope
You repel down the route and collect them when your done climbing.
As Husky701 Rider mentions you could repel down. You can also do tie off at the anchor and be lowered down by your partner.
Yes, if you climb say a 20 meters route, you would need at least a 40 meter rope, 30 meters climb, a 60 meters rope and so on. You need to be able to be lowered down from the anchor, so you would need a little more than double the length of the route. Climbing ropes stretches. I have actually done a video about how to choose the right climbing rope that might be worth watching too. See ua-cam.com/video/ts_o-0NdZN4/v-deo.html
Loved the video! But I’m based in South Florida so rip😭
Alayna Goll thanks! Yeah, I imagine you cannot go rock climbing much in Florida?
I’m originally from soflo. I’ve wanted to move back. I miss the beach! but one thing that keeps me up north is the climbing!
Cragcloud yea, there are no outdoor places to climb and no climbing gyms around. I might try to find a gym in central FL where I attend college though.
@@alaynagoll2992 Not even climbing gyms? That makes it tough, Yeah :/ Here in Denmark there are no rocks too, but at least we got a few gyms.
How come I don’t see you outdoor mountain climbers with weight backpacks on???
I don’t understand what people don’t use tungsten carribeeners? The weight is the issue or what?
Could I start climbing straight away on Everest.
Hat? Harness? Shoes? Sun Tan lotion? Water?
Kabus Bitsin those are also good things to bring to the crag
How to start outdoor rock climbing, step 1: get off youtube and hire a professional guide to teach you how
My ask is how do you put the ancor point before climb
THIS PEOPLE SAW TOO MANY SPIDER MAN SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS
This helped a lot since I’m going rock climbing
I am really happy to hear that 😄
so ein toller Kanal und als Hamelner besonders schön, deine Videos aus dem Ith. Aber warum kommen keine Videos mehr?
hola,como escalador local de montserrat no recomendar catalunya como zonas de escalada dentro de la comunidad europea pienso que te dejas algo muy importante.salut i roca
wish to climb with you too. i could offer film footage🤗
Don’t buy budget bags for extreme sports.
Amazing video ! Thanks a lot
Thank you so much, Marilou! I am happy to hear that you like the video :)
Interesting👍👍
Glad you think so!
👍💯
Thanks! 😄
Informative and interesting. Thank you
Thanks for the great tips!
Yeah are very welcome, Victor. I am really happy that the video 😄
so much fun !
It is indeed is :D
Should other climbers leave chalk marks behind?
Well, personally, I don’t mind chalk marks... most places they will be washed away anyway, when the rain comes...except overhangs, haha! 😄
Cragcloud yeah I agree some just make a point of clearing it off. A little chalk never hurt anyone.
I don’t do the hassle cleaning, but I have actually never heard someone complaining about it.
I think if you do some hard projecting on hard routes, and leaving chalk will make e.g. slopers or other bad holds, then I think it is good etiquette - but I would probably not do it on a 6a/5.10 😄
Cragcloud I suppose as the rock isn’t owned by you it can be seen as quite arrogant to not leave it in the same condition you found it.
I don’t know whether it is arrogant to leave chalk marks. I was more thinking if it ruined people’s onsight attempt that they could see the beta, or slopers become even more slippery with chalk marks.
What I definitely don’t like are people leaving stuff at the crag. I often see plastic bottles and bags lying around. That is definitely not okay!
Go outside????
great tips :) thanks
Nice tips
Thanks!
Very helpful, thank you!
Awesomeness. Thanks dude. Really helpful and I totally subscribed. We crash bikes on video.
Rad Bike ShredGnar fantastic! I will check out your channel too.
@@Cragcloud thanks dude!
Yep I don’t see the purpose of rock climbing it’s just super dangerous
Okay, sorry to hear that.
As long as you don’t force your opinion on others that’s fine to think. I can say however it’s not “super dangerous” if safety standards are kept
@@AMM278 Agree. And there are loads of things you can do to make it less dangerous - like wearing a helmet, get proper training and know how to handle gear.
Das Video hat nahezu null Wert für Fels-Anfänger.
Der 1. Tip ist passend, aber die restlichen Tips sind stark unvollständig (kurzes 60m-Seil welches in vielen Sportklettergebieten zu kurz ist, Exen aber keine HMS & Bandschlingen), willkürliche 2.Wahl-Themen bzw teils auch einfach unnütz (geh nach Arco, Seilsack als eigenen Punkt wo Du vorher schon das Seil unvollständig ansprichst).
Es fehlt jegliche Info zur Sicherheit (Seilende-Knoten, Routenwahl, Umlenken & diesen Abbauen, Abseilen), Topos lesen und einschätzen... Etc.
Anscheinend hast du überhaupt kein Konzept, was Du wie vermitteln wolltest, sondern puzzelst nur spontane Einfälle aneinander.
Fazit:
Überlasse bitte dem DAV das raus an den Fels Training - die haben wenigstens ein schlüssiges Konzept und vermitteln die richtigen Informationen auch vollständig.
Dieses Video solltest Du besser löschen.
Thank you for your feedback, Dans3Macabr3
There are many rock climbing areas in Europe where you will find short sport climbing routes - as examples both Göttingen Wald, Ith and Frankenjura in Germany have plenty of sub-30 meter routes, but also Kristiansand, Göteborg and Stavanger in the Nordics. I have seen many beginner rock climbers starting with shorter ropes, and personally I think 80 meters is overkill. The sweet spot is either 60 meters or 70 meters as I also mentioned in the video.
The video is not intended as a "How to start climbing" video, but a "How to start climbing outdoors" video. This is not intended as instruction on specific knots, safety or abseiling, but differences and tips and tricks that would be nice for beginner rock climbers to know - e.g. like the rope bag. I have seen countless beginner rock climbers literally destroying their rope at the crag because they did not think about protecting their climbing rope or know how to handle it.
There are loads of climbing videos on UA-cam about abseiling, knots and safety. And yeah, you are absolutely right. I think people should sign up for courses (e.g. with the DAV) to learn the basics of safety too, before starting climbing.
Arco in Italy is a really great place to start. You don't sound like one who have been to Arco, but if you have, you would know that there are countless sport climbing crags suited for beginners with a decent distance between the bolts, so beginner rock climbers will feel comfortable and protected.
(If you would feel the need to reply please do so in English, so non-Germans can follow the conversation too)
Thank you ;)
Realize you know jack....... If you fall out doors your die.
Well, you won't necessarily die from a rock climbing fall - it is part of the game to fall. However, there are a loads of things you can do to minimize the risk of falling while rock climbing.
I would reccomend taking a climbing course at the local alpine club instead of youtube random tips
What if I want to do both?
Do both
Yeah everyone has 700-1000 dollars per person to drop on a class.
I took a $79 class at my local REI. If you really want to start outdoor climbing you’re going to need to spend money on safe gear too. If that’s not financially an option maybe outdoor climbing isn’t a good option for you right now.
@@bluebirdbandit We have one class around here and it’s 600 an hour. Minimum 4 hours lol. That’s a hell of an investment plus gear to just try it out. I’m just gonna do it on my own. Done it my whole life. Figure it out and excel.
I am scared
Are you scared of rock climbing? I actually made another video regarding "how to overcome your fear of falling" - ua-cam.com/video/YTxO6j2SpFU/v-deo.html. You might want to check that out?