Newbie Climbers

Hey all! My husband and I recently got into indoor top rope climbing and want to venture outdoors... any recommendations for finding a guide and dependable equipment?!   

Hire an AMGA guide. They will discuss gear with you and teach you the basics.

https://amga.com/hire-a-guide/

Don't buy your gear on Amazon, there are too many counterfeit items out there.  

Leon Jackson wrote:

It would help to know where you’re located, or where you’d like to travel to to climb. There’s a lot of rock out there!

Good point- We are in Las Vegas! 

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/112148201/guides-in-vegas

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/110534309/guide-service-recommendations-red-rocks

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/119547923/guides-in-red-rocks

Join your local facebook rock climbing group an ask for recommendations

They see ALOT more local traffic than these forums

^^^

"ganat,"

What do you think of bots? Do bots have feelings? Are they unionized? Is your master kind to you?

college outdoor programs are goldmines of easily accessed expertise.  but I've beat that horse to death in other threads, so I won't repeat here.  just go check out your local college(s).

-Haireball

New to the forum and this is my first post within Mountain Project. Looking to partner up in the CO Front Range area, here's my story:

Old newbie with a strong burning desire to climb outdoors.  Looking to partner up with people who are patient and have more experience.  I have an intro course under my belt which served as a catalyst for me to get outdoors in the Front Range of CO and build my skillset.  I own the very basic gear-shoes, harness, belay device and locking biner.  Looking to top rope N Table or anything nearby in the easy range.   If you have a spot for someone like me please let me know.  I have Sunday - Tuesday off from work.  

Ed Fiedlerwrote:

New to the forum and this is my first post within Mountain Project. Looking to partner up in the CO Front Range area, here's my  story…

Ed, I would post in this section of mountain project as well:

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/105083612/colorado-partners

You stand a better chance of someone in your area reading it, versus them reading this somewhat random topic.