How I did it: A friend and I was researching for the cheapest place around our area that will give instructions as have membership. We eventually found a small facility with fantastic and friendly people. Paid $69 for 2 2-hour instruction course and a 1 free month (including all gear - harness, chalk bag, shoes, and ATC). We made it an effort to go at least 2 times a week and if we still have energy...3 times a week. After our free month, they had a special for $135 (I believe) for 3 months plus 1 free month. We continue to go 2 times a week and we eventually bought our own gear either from REI or Sport Chalet.

Once we got a little better, we challenge ourselves by only climbing certain colored rocks with at least a rating of 5.7 and 5.8. To change it up a bit, we try to boulder on our own.

Until this very day...we still continue to go twice a week... making progress.

Dec 08, 2009, 09:53PM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers