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Questions for Rock Climbing
Created by QFL May 29, 2003

Purpose / Objective

• What is my purpose for climbing?

• What is my purpose for climbing this route?

• How do I want to feel afterwards?

Gear

• What equipment will I need for this trip?

• What equipment will I need for the route?

• What systems do I have in place to ensure that I have not forgotten any critical gear?

Location

• Do I feel safe?

• Does this climb have a scenic view?

• How can I leave the climbing site so that it is in better shape than when I arrived?

Selecting a Climbing Partner

• Is my climbing partner experienced?

• Do I trust the other people climbing in the area?

• Will my climbing partner be able to hear me shout commands?

• Will my climbing partner focus on me while I am climbing?

Strategy

• Would I feel comfortable lead-climbing this route?

• How can I climb this route and conserve my energy?

• Am I using my body most efficiently?

• If something were to go wrong, what is my bail-out strategy?