So you want to climb outdoors for your first time (Read this)

Well first your going to need to find a trust worthy reliable belay partner. I would recommend your local climbing gym as the first place to look also on mountain project there is a partner finder section.

However you find your partner is up to you in the end, Some advice is make sure you get along and have good communication. Also bring snacks and lots of water more then you think you need anyways it gets lighter throughout the day next article will be what essential to bring on your outdoor climbing session. REI has good check list but they go overboard on what you need for a day trip hope this article was useful in some ways will I am working on the next one. Send It