Is climbing expensive?
^ Climbing can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. To start all you need to do is join the club (see the about page for details). The club owns all the gear you will need to start climbing, and will lend it to you as and when needed. If you decide you are serious about climbing then you will probably want to buy your own equipment. Members of the club receive discount at the local climbing shops – in previous years this has been in the region of 15%. To be able to second using your own equipment you will need to spend about £100. If you decide you wish to lead using your own gear this will cost you about £300, though it is possible to spend a lot more. Do remember though that the club gear is for club members to use so there is often no need to buy all your own gear save for the essentials. In addition, if you climb with someone who has their own gear then you may be able to borrow it as needed.
