How do l start getting into shape for climbing?l was told that the best is to start scrambling for a summe then work from there.

l live about 3 hours from the rockies.

Start off walking. Then increase the time/distance that you walk. You will prob. start to lose weight, and then you will really be able to train.

l do not think the rope they use can hold more than about 150 pounds.

Just start hiking on the weekends.


TC.the ropes used for climbing are strong enough to hold a small car.

ok hike and work out. but guess what im 220 all muscle and my dad is 300 but we still go rock climbing no problem the ropes and caribiners used in climbing are strong enough to hold a pt cruiser so ull be ok.

Hey! Climbing is one of the best workouts in the world! You can start climbing, & loose weight at the same time! If u r uncomfortable, l would recommend that u start to eat right. l know it is one of the worst four letter words in the whole dictionary, but u may want to go on a diet. How tall r u anyways? My dad is 6 2' & he is 200 pounds. You could limit ur sweet intake, (diet), & get a membership with a club. Make goals. Go on walks everyday, no matter how short, 10 minutes is better than none. Limit T.V watching, less than 3 hours a week, choose ur favorite shows, & watch only them. You could get a dog, & that would encourage u to walk. Go on hikes, rockies r great! Get a friend or ur girlfriend to go with u on camping trips, start snowboarding, or rowing. There r a ton of fun things out there for u to do to get u in shape for rock climbing, & again, nothing will get u in better shape for rock climbing than climbing. You just have to keep faith, results will be slow, but if u want this enough, u can do it.
GOOD LUCK!!

Lily

Your weight is not a problem. l used to belay someone who weighed 240 when l was 120 and it was fine (although l did get pulled off the ground a foot or two if he took a fall and l was not properly anchored to the ground. The best way to get into it is to take a class from a professional in order to learn the proper safety precautions, how to use the equipment, and proper technique. Have fun!