Climbing Checklist
Table of Contents
Training
Climbing instruction
Experience
Equipment
Join a club
Gear
Helmet
Harness
Rope
Shoes
Carbiners
Carry along
Identification
Sunscreen.
Warm accessories
First Aid
Food/water
Communication
Directions
Miscellaneous
On the climb
Stay together
Stay hydrated
Meeting point
Turn back time
Search and Rescue
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Jefferey Rondman
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Climbing has become a popular sport, particularly as gyms, schools and other facilities are installing indoor rock climbing walls for educational purposes. You can now learn to climb safely before venturing into an outdoor situation. Choose climbing location wisely - do not attempt dangerous climbs until you have performed many successful climbs and rappelled safely down plenty of beginner and intermediate cliffs. This checklist should help you be prepared for a fun day of climbing.
Tips
The primary concept to remember when climbing is safety first, then fun! Safety starts with proper climbing instruction, including the use of anchors, how to attach and use various equipment, rope handling, rappelling, and movement along the rock face. Once you have become sufficiently skilled, you can enjoy a day of rock climbing on a gradual incline before advancing to more challenging vertical cliff faces.
When rock-climbing outdoors, the weather can be a prime consideration for determining when to call it a day. If there is excessive wind or rain, it may be unsafe to continue. Knowing when to give up and go home means you live to climb another day!
You should never, ever climb alone; if you can't find a climbing buddy, at least take a watcher along in case the worst happened and you became seriously injured.
You should also let people know where you are planning to climb and when to expect you back.
Once appropriately skilled, you may wish to join a rock-climbing group so you can climb in tandem with other enthusiasts. There is safety in numbers, but the group is only as strong as its weakest link, - so making sure you have the proper equipment and training is imperative - you have to look out for each other!
Who it's for
This Climbing Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Climbing essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Climbing structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Climbing Checklist
- Save Climbing Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Climbing (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.