Climb Map guides
Start climbing with a clearer plan
Prepare for your first gym visit, learn efficient movement and choose a place that matches how you want to climb.
Gym guide
How to Choose a Climbing Gym: 10 Things to Compare
Compare climbing styles, beginner access, day-pass costs, rentals, commute, parking, showers, training space and community before choosing a gym.
Bouldering
Bouldering Technique Basics: Balance, Footwork and Safer Falls
Learn the core bouldering habits beginners can practice: reading problems, controlling the hips, flagging, down-climbing and managing the landing zone.
Technique
Climbing Technique for Beginners: 7 Skills to Practice
Build efficient movement with quiet feet, straight arms, balanced hips, route reading and repeatable drills on easy climbs.
Beginner guide
First Time at a Climbing Gym: What to Bring and Expect
A practical first-visit checklist covering clothing, rental shoes, waivers, orientation, warm-ups, fall zones and a sensible first session.