Equipment
Here is the equipment you will need to climb outdoors.
Climbing shoes
A crash mat
A crash mat is designed to soften your fall.
We recommend you use a thick one with a large surface, even if it's a bit more bulky.
A guidebook
A guidebook (or topo in French), will help you navigate climbing areas.
We recommend you use the Boolder app. You will have access to a GPS map and photos of the problems.
If you prefer a paper version, we recommend using Fun Bloc.
Optional
- a doormat (or a rag), to clean your shoes before starting a problem
- additional crash mats, see “Climb safely”
- some chalk for your hands to better stick to the boulder
- a soft brush to clean the rock and remove chalk marks
Don't use too much chalk, as it damages the rock (see “Rules”).
Also, feel free to take a sports outfit that doesn't restrict your movements too much, and some food and water.