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Bowman_15
Apr 28, 2010, 5:01 AM
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I am just now starting to get into rock climbing and am going to Yellowstone this summer in late May with my family for vacation. I plan on having a guide teach me the proper techniques and safety, plus get in some awesome rock climbing. I was wondering what gear I will need to purchase for this adventure. I already have a good pair of climbing shoes.
What other gear do I need?
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brian.a.paden
Apr 28, 2010, 5:37 AM
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If you are going to be hiring a guide, I would say that you need almost nothing more. If you want to buy something I would say the first step is the gym essentials. Shoes, chalk bag, belay device, and harness. The next step is top roping essentials. A good rope, maybe four locking caribiners and some lengths of nylon webbing. By the time you need more than that you will know what you need.
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Bowman_15
Apr 28, 2010, 5:47 AM
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brian.a.paden wrote: If you are going to be hiring a guide, I would say that you need almost nothing more. If you want to buy something I would say the first step is the gym essentials. Shoes, chalk bag, belay device, and harness. The next step is top roping essentials. A good rope, maybe four locking caribiners and some lengths of nylon webbing. By the time you need more than that you will know what you need.
Thanks a lot for your help
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bennydh
Apr 28, 2010, 7:15 AM
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I'd mostly agree with this brian.a.paden guy. Whomever the fuck that is 
I might scrap some of those lengths of webbing/runners and just start investing in good quickdraws. I'd also be more focused on having gear to contribute to climbing as a climbing partner, than I would be focused on getting gear to setup anchors. At least until you have enough experience and knowledge to do so.
Also, Freedom of The Hills, and John Long's Climbing Anchors are both great learning resources, and are commonly available on the shelves of book stores.
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brandom
Apr 29, 2010, 7:46 PM
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I'd add only a PAS, personal anchor system; a terrible name for a truly wonderful gizmo that you'll use on every outing. Mine stays attached to my harness, and I know lots of climbers that do the same. Some people like to put a locking 'biner on the end, I prefer to put a regular biner on the end and carry a locking 'biner on the back of my harness.
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- Buy 'biners in pairs. It's remarkable how often them being paired helps.
- Buy slings in pairs too.
- If you are buying a PAS for you and one for a partner, make sure your partner's is a different color than yours.
Have fun!
-Ben
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shoo
Apr 29, 2010, 7:51 PM
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If you are hiring a guide to teach you, you should ask the guide what you need. They will provide almost everything, but may recommend you get some things on your own.
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Bowman_15
Apr 29, 2010, 9:05 PM
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Thanks a lot for all the advice.
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i_h8_choss
Apr 29, 2010, 9:22 PM
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You might want to head to the Tetons/ Jackson if you wanna rock climb.
Not much climbing in Yellerstone.
edit to add: If your going to hire a guide, he/she will have all the gear you need.
(This post was edited by i_h8_choss on Apr 29, 2010, 9:41 PM)
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johnwesely
Apr 29, 2010, 9:49 PM
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brandom wrote: I'd add only a PAS, personal anchor system; a terrible name for a truly wonderful gizmo that you'll use on every outing. Mine stays attached to my harness, and I know lots of climbers that do the same. Some people like to put a locking 'biner on the end, I prefer to put a regular biner on the end and carry a locking 'biner on the back of my harness. Tips: - Buy 'biners in pairs. It's remarkable how often them being paired helps. - Buy slings in pairs too. - If you are buying a PAS for you and one for a partner, make sure your partner's is a different color than yours. Have fun! -Ben
PAS's all around!
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Bowman_15
Apr 29, 2010, 11:30 PM
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Haha I went to the Tetons two years ago, no climbing though just now getting into rock climbing 
On a completely different note, how do I properly clean my climbing shoes? I spent a good chunk of change on these shoes and would hate to ruin them by not properly maintaining them
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brandom
Apr 29, 2010, 11:42 PM
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I've found leaving them out in the sun works ok. It's the odor that kills shoes. And if you need resoling there are places that do that, such as Rubber Room. They do good!
But, cleaning? What's that? I've heard of people wearing their shoes into a shower, but I think that's more for fit.
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Bowman_15
Apr 29, 2010, 11:59 PM
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thanks for the advice, and by cleaning I mean there is a lot of dirt were I am bouldering and it seems to cover the bottom of my shoes, can I use a brush or something like that to clean them off or will that damage the rubber. Sorry bout all the questions...
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shockabuku
Apr 30, 2010, 12:02 AM
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Get a chunk of carpet, wipe your feet on it. Don't walk in the mud.
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Bowman_15
Apr 30, 2010, 3:59 AM
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Another quick question, how long does it take to break the shoes in roughly?
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rockforlife
Apr 30, 2010, 4:24 AM
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Bowman_15 wrote: Another quick question, how long does it take to break the shoes in roughly?
Depending on where and how much you climb it could be just a few days or a few weeks.
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