Climbing Gyms

[carmen]

Anyone start here before they went out into the wild? I am seriously thinking about getting into this more but its been a while and I am thinking maybe a gym is the best starting point. I had some serious back issues after a nasty wreck and I want to start slow and steady.

[charley]

It depends on where you are and who you could climb with. I have friends who started in a gym and many friends who like me started with an outdoor club on real rock. Just make sure it is safe. There are pros and cons to starting each way and my biggest con with indoor gyms is the lack of fresh air and sunshine. Good luck finding a safe way to climb.