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?