Hi there I'm new to the forums and pretty much new to everything else. I really want to get into climbing and mountaineering, but i have absolutely NO experience. What I've seen and read about mountaineering, climbing to the top of the world seems amazing. I'm not even a very active person, but i want to make big changes to my life. But i have no idea where to start! At the moment I'm a student with very little money to spare, I'm also quite busy. However i feel determined to become a decent climber, to see the world. I'm 20 years old, although I'm not that old i feel time is running out for me, i need to start making changes and getting involved as soon as possible.
So could anyone push me in the right direction? like I've said i have no experience what so ever and need to know exactly where to start. Do i join a climbing club and work my way up and advance my skills from there? do i go off on my own? How did any of you get into climbing/mountaineering and at what age did you start? how many years was it before you started pushing yourself to new limits?
If anyone could get back to me with some information that would be great.
Regards, Will B