Years climbing: 7 Favorite type of climbing: Sport Favorite climbing areas: Devils Lake, Rifle Co, LPAC of course! Any Advice to beginners?: Get the safety basics down and form good habits from the start. Try to not be intimated by seasoned climbers because you can learn a lot by asking questions and just watching. Everyone starts out the same way, learning to tie the knots and when to say "belay is on" and everyone likes a confident belayer and safety conscious climbing partner.