How to Rock Climb Alone
There are many avid climbers out there who sometimes are unable to get a friend to accompany them to their favorite climbing spot to hit some rocks. But there are ways to climb alone safely, although it is never recommended that you climb alone. Enjoy rock climbing on your own and safely by using these steps.
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Things You'll Need
- Cell phone
- Chalk bag
- Climbing shoes
- Loose fitting clothes
- Area to climb
- Climbing skills
Instructions
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Let somebody know where you are going and when you plan to return. Never go rock climbing alone unless you let a few people know where you are headed and how long you plan to be gone. This way if you do get lost or injured people will know where to look for you if you do not return on schedule.
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Get the supplies and bring a phone. Most outdoors stores will have the supplies that you need. Always make sure that you bring a phone with just in case you get injured or lost.
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Adhere to the climbing rules. While most climbing professionals will maintain that you should never climb alone, they will also agree that if you are climbing alone you must follow the height rules. This means no lead climbing without a person to belay you; no ropes. It also means that you never climb higher up on a cliff or a boulder than your standing height.
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Choose the right spots to climb. Knowing the above rules in step three will eliminate many of your favorite climbing spots. But there are ample places that you can go and boulder climb which will greatly increase your skills while maintaining safety.
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Tips & Warnings
Never climb up higher than your body height to avoid sustaining injury should you fall.
Always make sure to let somebody know where you are going and when you plan to return.
