Looking for mentor

Looking for someone to go climbing with me at the obed and show me how to climb. It would be my first time, I'm pretty sure I have all the gear. I just need someone to take me out and show me the right way the first time so I know what I'm doing and I'm safe. Thank you. Also I will belay you for as long as you want lol.

Try your local Facebook group when this quarantine is over

Welcome to the community! This could very well be the start of a life-long journey of excitement and memorable experiences. If you haven't already, try to familiarize yourself with the various systems. I'd recommend getting yourself a copy of 'The Freedom of the Hills' and familiarizing yourself with the stuff it teaches. Even the self-rescue stuff, you probably won't ever use it, but it bodes well for your confidence knowing you can get yourself or your partner out of a sticky situation. Also, start small, I look back on my former years and almost shudder at some of the stupid shit I did. I was eager to climb, but didn't have any experience so I just went out with some friends and 'figured it out'. I absolutely wouldn't recommend you doing that, we could have gotten in a bad spot really easily.  I'd suggest starting at your local climbing gym, It will build your base in a relatively risk-free environment and you'll meet other climbers in your area. After you've become better with general strength and footwork from bouldering, sign up for a lead class. They'll teach you how to lead-climb while avoiding Z-clipping(pretty much only happens in the gym), back clipping and you'll learn how to catch a lead fall. After you feel comfortable inside, then move outside to some sport routes. From there you'll have a good foundation to begin trad and ice climbing. But enjoy your progression, don't rush into it, relish the journey.

Consider hiring a guide for a day when it’s safe to do so. Paying someone to teach you means you’ll actually learn what you want to learn. It’s a worthy investment and way faster. 

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