Smart Start Series

Starting climbing can feel overwhelming—so many rules, strange words, and strong climbers who all seem to know what they’re doing. The Smart Start Series is here to change that. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know in your first weeks of bouldering: from what to wear and how to fall safely, to understanding gym etiquette, climbing jargon, and the right time to invest in gear. Step by step, you’ll gain the confidence to enjoy climbing without the stress or confusion.

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Episode 1: What to Do Before Your First Indoor Climbing Session?

What to wear, what to bring, and how to prepare for your first session!

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Episode 2: Gym Etiquette & a Short Beginner’s Jargon: Tips for Your First Session

Grading systems, gym etiquette, and bouldering jargon explained!

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Episode 3: Warm Up Routines!

Warming up is the secret to safer, stronger climbing. In this post, you’ll learn quick warm-up moves to help you feel confident on the wall from the very start.

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Episode 4: How to Fall Safely & Overcome Fear of Heights

You’ll learn simple, step-by-step techniques to fall safely, build confidence, and enjoy every climb—so you can crush your first routes without stress or injury.

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Episode 5: Basic Climbing Techniques

Warming up is the secret to safer, stronger climbing. In this post, you’ll learn quick warm-up moves to help you feel confident on the wall from the very start.

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Episode 6: The Right Time to Invest in Climbing Gear

When to swap rentals for your own shiny toys 🧗‍♀️✨

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Episode 7: Types of Indoor Bouldering Walls
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Episode 8: Types of Holds

Why Climbing for Beginners?

Starting out in climbing can feel overwhelming — new terms, unfamiliar gear, and a wall that looks impossible to scale. Climbing for Beginners exists to make that first step easier. Here, you’ll find simple guides, practical tips, and encouragement from someone who was also learning along the way, and still learning! No jargon, no pressure — just a friendly place to help you start climbing with confidence.

  • Start Simple

    Clear, beginner-friendly advice without the jargon.

  • Learn Together

    Written from the perspective of a fellow climber still enthusiastic of learning.

  • Climb with Confidence

    Practical tips to make your first steps on the wall safer and more fun.

What You Get

Explore the Smart Start series – your quick guide to getting started with confidence. Each episode breaks down the essentials into clear, practical steps, so you can focus less on confusion and more on enjoying the journey.

 

 

  • Clear Guidance:

    Breaks down essentials into easy-to-follow steps.

  • Confidence Boost

    Helps you start without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Support

    Encourages questions and provides answers to keep you on track