Quick answer
Focused answers to real questions about the wall, rules, equipment, training and starting the sport.
Beginner questions
Can anyone try it?
Access depends on facility rules, instruction and equipment.
Do I need special shoes?
Beginners can often start in suitable climbing shoes.
Wall questions
Why is the route standardized?
Consistency supports memorization, racing and comparison.
How tall is it?
The international wall is 15 metres.