I did a search and didn't find anything on the subject. I am planning on doing some major shopping this winter for a set of beginner's gear for climbing and I also need to buy some winter-type clothing since I currently have nothing to speak of. I am wondering where everyone recommends I shop for the gear. I am currently in Yellowstone National Park for a few more days then I am heading back to Kansas City for the winter, then I'll be back out here again in April, hopefully year-round starting then. I am planning to start some real climbs next summer then some winter climbs the following winter. There aren't many stores in Kansas City that sell real climbing gear, since there probably isn't much demand, so I am probably going to do most of my shopping online.
I will be shopping for the following (at least):
Helmet
Harnass
Rope
Carabiners
Runners (what runners would everyone recommend?)
New trekking poles
Winter clothing (jackets, gloves, pants, etc)