Intro to Rock Climbing for Beginners - How to, Terminology & Gear [4K]

Learning to climb can be a bit daunting for beginners. You need to know how to navigate the gym, what rock climbing gear to buy/rent, and generally might be intimidated by the lingo everyone is using, not to mention the climbing and belaying training you have to go through. Anytime you get into something new, these feelings come up. Yet it doesn't need to be like this, which brings us to the point of our BLUF videos. Hopefully this rock climbing video gives you a little bit of knowledge of the sport and an idea of how much fun climbing can be so you can make the decision on jumping in or looking elsewhere.
The outdoor climbing in this video was at Castle Rock State Park in California. The indoor climbing was at Rock Out Climbing Gym in Destin, Florida.
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[@BottomLineUpFront]

*SO WE WEREN'T CLIMBING, BUT WE WERE IN UGANDA AND A GORILLA CHARGED ME AND GRABBED MY LEG, AND I ALMOST TRIED TO CLIMB A TREE TO GET AWAY* kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmWqHmanbZ0aas

[@Turk886]

Cant have shit in uganda 💀💀💀

[@Flob13]

That’s terrifying! A gorilla is strong enough to tear you limb off!

[@happyninjafighter2]

I would have taken a poo poo. Like-a da ice cream.

[@girlwithnofilter2147]

I’m going on date and we’re rock climbing. Please pray for me. Edit: I had fun with rock climbing man but it wasnt meant to be. I met someone else and we are still together 2 years later. Rock climbing isn't for me. 🤣

[@BottomLineUpFront]

You’ll do great!! ✌️

[@emmadyer5076]

Kirsty Briggs same I searching this bc it’s my first time

[@Val.Kyrie.]

I hope you enjoyed it, my 3 year old asks me every morning, and every day when I come home, to go rock climbing.

[@maxkol4380]

How did it go?

[@toukka4]

ANSWER!!!

[@sarahwrightsman2716]

I love seeing a climbing video from someone who isn't a crazy good climber

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Thanks! I think? Yea, climbing is hard, haha 😆

[@taylorbedo]

felt like this was a lowkey roast lol

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Yeaaa I dunno maybe

[@projecteer4498]

TaylorBedo but also if you look at other climbing channels you have people like Magnus Midtbo and compared to that, he is a beginner (no offense). I mean Magnus can do a freaking 1 arm muscle up and 20 muscle ups after a long climbing day, and he also has amazing technique so it isn’t just pure strength either, etc.

[@irose2285]

Yes! I found this WAY more helpful because it felt in reach (haha). Seeing someone who I can look to get to without feeling way too far behind was really nice :)

[@hakimwade5110]

climbing gives you different vibes that somehow can change your outlook in life.

[@jdt8983]

Adrenaline is centering...nature is good for the brain...so seems like it would make life better for sure

[@mj6463]

“It’s called a figure 8 because it’s a figure 8, you can see that it is a figure 8 by the way that it is” might be my favorite part of the video lmao

[@cap10nado70]

Went rock climbing (bouldering) with a friend for the first time ever yesterday and had so much fun! I started with VB and V1 but got all the way up to climbing multiple V3!! Honestly really proud of myself

[@ethan6277]

I remember when my cousin took us climbing at a gym. It was REALLY fun, though I couldn't do the boulder climbs. I'm excited to drive down to my local climbing center, even though I'll be alone, I think I'll have a good time learning.

[@vonneatkinson2212]

The fact that y’all are playing Atmosphere in that gym is bad ass!!!!!

[@Thestylishruffianslayer]

I’m 28 and just getting into climbing I really appreciated your video

[@mikehamoen7650]

As a newer climber, this is fun to watch. People need to know depending on how you climb numbers aren't a thing. Try what you can. Go for it!

[@jackwindensky5606]

This is something I've been wanting to try but it's so freaking terrifying.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Go for it Jack! 😁

[@eyitsyaboi4527]

Same i tried it once and i kinda clamed up it was kinda scary lol

[@dementedpuppy]

Lol what happens if you fall

[@Mummapuss226]

I’m from Australia and I love watching your climbing video. I started climbing two years ago for a new challenge, it gave me confidence and last year I went to a lunch event and met the man of my dreams who is now my husband. He can’t climb due to a medical issue but I do bouldering about twice a week. I have subscribed to your channel and anyone can learn at any age.

[@TalkwithEli]

i just started a couple of weeks ago and i love it! i am not very good at all. i am doing V1 climbs, but i think that is only because i have always worked out. climbing is tough, but really rewarding! thanks for the awesome video!

[@BottomLineUpFront]

You’ll be crushing V3s in no time!!

[@TalkwithEli]

@@BottomLineUpFront thank you so much! i hope so!

[@yukimasahiko]

I’m studying videos atm, I have a fear of heights. And I just recently conquered a tall ladder and stairs. But I wanna start out slow with this and ease my way in. I conquered my entire arachnid phobia, I no longer fear spiders and other arachnids. I conquered my severe fear of doctors and needles… Nos it’s time for this. ^^

[@jmoneymaker96]

Being short has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Good for weight/grip ratio but when long reaches are needed I have to often jump more.

[@rosek8713]

I am glade there are climbing videos like this! I love climbing! the hardest one I have completed was 5.11

[@BottomLineUpFront]

That’s actually really good!

[@mikedusenka3238]

1:37 atmosphere in the background, nice

[@Agapione]

Thumb's up for Atmosphere in the background :) And a helpful climbing video!

[@johnchan6191]

Wow, lotsa fun when other ppl w/ U. W/ belayer & rope, there's safety practices. Thx 4 sharing on the internet. Keep on rock climbing.

[@srgtseabass8989]

Really enjoyed this video. Would live to see more climbing tutorials. I use to climb a lot and am getting back into it but really enjoyed the basics instruction and felt it was very informative.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Thanks! When’s the last time you climbed??

[@srgtseabass8989]

@@BottomLineUpFront about 2 weeks ago. Me and my brother went for his bachelor party since we used to climb all the time.

[@Budsport_TV]

Love hearing Atmosphere bumping in the background at the gym. 👌

[@that_guy0429]

when the question on the test says to explain your answer 5:38

[@HappyHitman]

I realy like the format of your video. Jumping back to provide lingo in context is a nice touch. i'm going to subscribe. Now.... time to binge your channel.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Love it! Start with season 1! 😛

[@rainchains]

that was really good for someone like me who hasn't tried it yet - THANK YOU

[@xXJustinCrawfordXx]

Love how she quoted neature walk at 5:37

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Well it was pretty neat and we don’t want it to be only her knowin it 😋

[@sarahmatthews9873]

This was so helpful BLUF - Thank you!

[@jamsstats1700]

My phone doesn’t have 4K

[@iancharless]

ATMOSPHERE SUNSHINE bumping in the background.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

the song??

[@thegdpwhytea439]

Is the beard required?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Having a beard is recommended when climbing, but not mandatory 😐

[@thegdpwhytea439]

Fair game then.

[@alltimefalloutatthechemica2106]

Yes

[@alltimefalloutatthechemica2106]

Unfortunately

[@andrijagrgic2357]

There are two types of people. Men with beards and women

[@dustinlouis1543]

Great intro video to climbing might give this a shot this summer since snowboard season is over

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Go for it! Do you have a local climbing gym or are you going to go for the real deal (outdoor on a mountain)?

[@dustinlouis1543]

I’m not sure I’d have to look around and see I probably should do indoor Since I’ve never done it before

[@wildfilms365]

Okay I'm excited, I thought my only option was this one gym that was 20 bucks a month but I found one that is just bouldering and that's 5 bucks for the whole day, and only 10 minutes away from me. I think that'll be a great start

[@bobcloughjr]

5 bucks a day is gonna cost more than 20 per month if you go 5 times in a month

[@cjlangley8418]

Anyone can get into climbing assuming there is a climbing gym nearby.... :/

[@AdventureWolfDesigns]

CJ Langley or rocks that are big enough to hug

[@justsomenamelesssoul8097]

Yeah, no way for someone like me who isn't nearby one... There are natural climbing sites in my village (People call em hills, lol) but those are too hard for beginner

[@ananthrao7802]

exactly :(

[@mikerowley793]

I like this. Honest. No BS.

[@assks92]

You guys look like a really fun group! Loved the video

[@angelesskies]

I can’t wait for when I am able to experience climbing… inside and outside. Right now i’m working on losing weight (it will be HARD to support myself climbing when i’m overweight) so then it can be easier. I’m so excited for this new chapter so experience in my life.

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Just exploring & watching different rock climb vids. I believe I want to start. But I'm not sure where to start. Lou

[@fengxiong520]

Atmosphere playing in the background

[@idontknowwhomyouare6327]

Cant wait to get into climbing

[@BottomLineUpFront]

It’s a great sport - when are you starting??

[@eduardowhiteknight6110]

Thank you I'ma get out my comfort zone and give climbing a shot ..

[@labrat3687]

let me tell you noobs a little story about wearing helmets, for years I skated, mostly street, with no helmet, went to the local indoor park one day with my friends and they had introduced a new compulsory helmet policy after some crazy parent tried to sue the skate park. we all bought one and went at it. after skating some ledges and rails I went to drop in on an empty pipe, it was not a big ramp only about 5ft high. every thing normal, tail on the coping, dropped in and disaster.... I didn't know it but I'd snapped my back kingpin on a previous landing... my board fish tailed all over the place, I came off, my ass hit the other side and the back of my head smashed the steel coping so loudly the whole park stopped to see what had just happened... i shrugged it off and fiddled with my snapped King pin, 45 minutes later... I didn't know my name, how old I was, where I lived, where I was or who I was with... passed out.... 8hrs later I woke up on my friends dinning room table... if I wasn't wearing that helmet I'm pretty sure I'd have permanent brain damage. my advice buy a helmet first.... your dealing with a lot more force than skating a small halfpipe and as you go forward dont forget to assess the equipment your using, is it time to retire it before something bad happens? goes for anything, cars, lovers, friends, jobs, get in and get out. safely. 8 billion people and 155 million km2 to explore, what ya hanging around for 😉

[@jyotianthony8786]

I can't hear voice properly because of background music

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Me neither. 😫

[@goodkatze1567]

Same, i can't even really hear the music either just the hard bass which sounds like someone banging pots and pans together

[@mattyjohnsson257]

Extremely annoying.

[@markwillis1045]

I'm just about to get into climbing. One, because I'd lke to climb, but secondly, it seems like most of the people who climb are generally happier people in life (from what I've seen and heard anyway).

[@BottomLineUpFront]

That's a great point!

[@bodhievel9503]

I dont know who that girl is but my goodness she is incredibly gorgeous with that beautiful spirit and smile.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

That’s a great compliment! 😁✌️

[@agamerscoven]

Bodhi Evel 😳😬 I’m pretty sure that’s his girl, man.

[@CollinsHD]

They all have great spirits, I feel comfy when I'm watching this content

[@dulapeep3371]

Lemme just say I embarrassed myself to death when I went rock climbing with friends at a fair 😭 I couldn’t even do it and their was a crowd in line just watching mee and I know they were laugh lol 😂 IT LOOKED SOO EASY but bro I was wrong loll I’m watching videos how to rock climb so this never happens again :/ lol

[@BottomLineUpFront]

I hope you improve and go to a fair and show everyone how to climb like a pro 😁

[@melodymiller7669]

Everyone does (or at least feel like they do) their first time!

[@eyitsyaboi4527]

Same lol i thought it would be easy lol nope

[@Lifebydeath]

Going to go to my local climbing gym this week about 30 minutes away. Started taking mtb more seriously a year and a half or 2 ago and have somewhere in the 2000-2500 mile range in so It wouldn’t be first sport to fall in love with. I have 5-6 huge boulders in my yard largest one is 40-50x30-40 and about 15-20feet tall. We’ve actually had people come and boulder on them before there’s a pretty hard vertical route that i definitely can’t do I used to use my moms rock climbing shoes😂 so much to learn I can’t wait and I’ve got practice in my backyard😂

[@kvog85]

Is that a Lenny Pepperbottom "Neature Walk" reference at 5:38? 😂 "Oh wow look, an aspen! You can tell that it's an aspen by the way it is!"

[@BottomLineUpFront]

You got it!!

[@frankchandler5535]

This would have to be my starting point. I really appreciate their love for climbing, but at 80 I don't think I'll start.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Well, you could certainly try, and just get on the V0s for a bit of fun? 😁

[@jonathansims525]

Let's go climb!

[@arandompersonwatchingvideo1875]

When you start climbing, should/do you get a trainer/coach to guide you? Or just frequently visit the climbing gym and gain experience over time?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Just start hitting the climbing gym and make friends with the regulars, it’s pretty easy to get into; climbers are known to be friendly people!

[@AdventureWolfDesigns]

Just start hitting the climbing gym and learn how to belay, once you get more into it it’ll be easy to meet more and more people who are in and love the sport. Just get out there and do it!

[@lolaharwood4702]

At most climbing gym you can request a short (20-30 min) intro to how to climb, literaly the basics, then after that just push yourself as hard as you can. You can check out my chanel for some clips if u want☺

[@jdude9922]

Take a belay class and offer catches to people that know how to climb. In turn they will belay you and naturally help coach you up the wall.

[@JamesBTravel]

Awesome video - really cool to see both bouldering and top roping! Btw - just discovered your channel and noticed much your interests overlap with mine. Bouldering, travel, minimalism, etc. I'm also planning to quit my job to travel the world within the next year. Really cool to find another channel with such similar interests! Just subscribed. Look forward to following :)

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Thanks James! We're super stoked for what's about to come, kind of feels like we are waiting for Christmas as the days crawl by. We'll start our journey around mid-December :)

[@JamesBTravel]

@@BottomLineUpFront Good luck!

[@DebRCollins]

Ug! Climbing at Castle Rock State Park! Those climbs you were trying to do ARE very slippery. I hope you moved over to the better clinging to the right of that area.

[@toast_stealer]

Unrelated but i know the song that they were playing in this gym for a minute! I was literally listening to it earlier lol

[@claytonbourne8967]

ok, so i'm a bigger guy. about 330 currently. but thankfully not all fat. at my skinniest i was about 260 and pretty much solid muscle (I was in the army in iraq at the time) i'm also 6'3" if i got back down to a manageable weight, would it be feasible for me to start rock climbing? i've always been really interested in it and have climbed rock bluffs and things when on the coast. i'm sure that's much easier than a rock wall, but i've always had in interest in climbing.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

I think so, definitely. I’ve seen some guys way less “fit” than me that can out climb me any day, so much about technique goes into climbing, not to mention grip strength and forearm endurance! Best bet is to go to a gym and just get on a wall ✌️

[@Neotheaterr]

i’m a year late, but thank you for your service

[@InsertMyChineseUsername]

I'm going to start going to the rock climbing gym with my brother every Saturday starting in two days! It's basically my dream to be fit, but I've been too scared to try because of medical issue so wish me luck :D

[@phorshor]

Get me to this gym with Slug in the background

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Is that an artist?

[@dnmstories7638]

Thought the same thing🔥 s/o whoever has this playlist!

[@jonwilson1947]

Why the loud music ?

[@jkhdfhkjsdfkhjsdf]

Me before the video: time to learn how to climb so I don’t look like a dork among veteran rock climbers Me during the video: dang, that jerky looks delicious Me after the video: WHERE DO I FIND A HOGEY THAT BIG!?! Please comment below if you know a good sandwich place

[@harnisyah682]

heloo, can i use your video on my TV Program channel? i am a one of the creative team at KUY! GTV and of course your channel youtube's name will published too i'm waiting for your feedback, thank you..

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Found out there is a huge gym in the area we moved to. Going today and I really hope they welcome new comers but 99.9% of the time people in niche hobbies are terrible with new people.

[@AliasHSW]

True that basic equipment will not cost thousands of dollars, but gym membership will per annum.

[@canjam2634]

These are great for beginners to practice

[@manuelchelo2407]

Not even paying attention to the they guy explaining, im just listening to the fire tunes playing in th background lol

[@Popcornio]

It was bumpin'

[@isabellagallegos5041]

Hey, how frequently do you recommend climbing indoors per week for essentially a beginner? I would go everyday if I could because I absolutely love it, but I try to do intervals of one day climbing, one day rest. What are your thoughts?

[@jdude9922]

Some Body when I started I could only climb twice a week. Now that my body is used to it I can climb about 3 or 4 days in a row before I have to take a rest. Those rest days are great for active recovery; stretching, resistance bands, rice buckets etc.

[@isabellagallegos5041]

@@jdude9922 I like that idea of active recovery, thank you!

[@calebmoose5562]

WAS THAT A NEATURE WALK REFERENCE?!?!?! "you can see that its a figure 8 by the way that it is"

[@glippert07]

@5:35 Thats pretty neat!

[@batjackjohnson252]

Thanks

[@andrewschetrompf6941]

I hear Atmosphere in the background

[@GreatAustinHouse]

Castle rock looks sick! I need to take a road trip ^^

[@VagaBohn]

When you go outdoors how do you place the bolts? Are they already placed? Who places them? How do you know they’re safe? How many newbie question can I fit into one comment?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

The bolts will already be there if it's a known route in an area known for climbing. How do you know you can trust them? You don't! But you can usually look at a bolt and make a decision if you want to trust it. Routes that are frequently climbed will usually have bolts in good conditions, as they're looked at/assessed by experience climbers very frequently.

[@VagaBohn]

Bottom Line Up Front awesome. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it!

[@fi-d3319]

5:30 “You can see that it’s a figure 8 by the way that it is” tHaT’s PrEtTy NeAt!

[@drmcmast]

How neat is that! Pretty neat

[@hasanshafei7890]

love you man

[@cureforthebrokenhearts6536]

I really like your video. My likes 👌👌👌. Thank you very much

[@linkerDA]

im trying to focus and understand what you are saying but the music blasting in the background doesnt help

[@BottomLineUpFront]

We know, we wish it wasn't so loud!

[@tiffanylung2941]

Amazing, thanks for all the terminology! We just started climbing a couple weeks ago and posted some of our v1 and v2 climbs! would be amazing if you could give us feedback on ours!!! :D

[@interesting2491]

Have you been to the red goat in York?

[@garrettgallardo4812]

What are the finger holds called that are little divots in the rock barely big enough to fit a thumb that you can use to grip and lift yourself on call??? That to me is impossible

[@Alejandro-xz9kd]

where’s a good place to learn the knots recommended for climbing ?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

I think a climbing instructor is the best bet

[@alissaj8975]

I'm so terrified of heights and I got invited to rock climbing still not sure it's a date hahaha besides the point I'm scared but I'm excited. I'll live though I keep telling myself hahaha. But I've literally cried in situations people would die laughing at me hahaha anyways wish me luck 🤣🤣😵😵😵😵🤔

[@MariamH1215]

This is interesting to try normally how much I need to pay for the training?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Just go to the gym, make friends!

[@isk3804]

Really hard to understand with the background music :(

[@purlofgreatprice1]

Background music way too loud!

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Let me go turn it down real quick

[@videogamesare1]

Great video

[@jdt8983]

Alright so it doesn't cost that much to get started? I think I've just gotta find a way to afford the gyms so that I can also still do a couple other hobbies too...I need this in my life man...

[@BottomLineUpFront]

We will admit that the gyms have gotten a little pricey -- I think that can be attributed to climbing becoming more and more popular.

[@mikaelag4109]

but how do u get the rope to the top of the cliff to attach the pulley

[@wojjy7096]

You were pinching the 'crimper'

[@nickpalmer5826]

I think I’d enjoy doing some gym climbing. Sadly tho I think I may be a little to big for it

[@georgiamudd8628]

Dont give up! I'm just getting into it and I'm 5'5, 82kg. Just practice and focus on achieving your goals.

[@christiansantori3655]

I'd really love to start climbing but none of my friends are interested in doing it with me :/

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Just head to a gym, you’ll make friends there!

[@christiansantori3655]

@@BottomLineUpFront true, might start after quarantine. Just gotta balance it with swimming

[@ethanmoberly6284]

You only mentioned top rope and bouldering when there is also lead climbing and free solo climbing and free base climbing though free base is not recommended.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Correct, we thought those types of climbing weren’t really “beginner”

[@coltonheeney4291]

you have to do it or they won't letchyu do it

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Exactly.

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

I'm a rock fisherman, I use a G string as a harness, gumboots for climbing, and luers for bait. So there, LOL, ok? Just LOL don't flame me plith.

[@KH-zi9mn]

Don't forget a helmet when you climb outside! Def don't want to knock out your belayer with a loose rock, or worse, your cellphone!😳

[@jonahbayer10]

6:33 she takes her brake hand off the rope. #1 no-no for belaying

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Look again friend, the left hand is on the rope when she advances the right, not too uncommon for belaying.

[@jonahbayer10]

@@BottomLineUpFront left hand is above the braking mechanism on the climber's end of the rope

[@Rogers319]

"here's tips for beginners. The most important... *rap music blasting*

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Yeeaaaa we know...

[@marksharp5999]

You can’t play Atmos’ and expect me to hear what you’re saying as well

[@oliviamoon2639]

dyno on a V1??

[@swisswilliamson1334]

What kind of gym sets an all points dyno on a V1?

[@BottomLineUpFront]

They change 25% of their routes every month, I think they get bored and try to come up with something creative 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ArinaThomsen]

That music at the background while filmed in the gym.... Make it louder, otherwise some people can still hear your voice.

[@BottomLineUpFront]

What?

[@onemanexplorer7625]

I like her shes so awesome....

[@BottomLineUpFront]

The awesomest ✌️

[@kadenrichards1196]

V5 is my favorites to do. V7 is the best I have ever done. I’m 13 been climbing since I was 8

[@BottomLineUpFront]

Knocking out a V7 is pretty darn impressive Kaden!!

[@christianbriones6124]

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