The club can seem cliquey to a newcomer, there's something about the way we trust each other on trips and the level of social interaction that goes on that seems to build up a solid social group. The good news is that its not very hard to get into it, learn all the climbing skills you need and become a proficient climber. All you need to do is take heed of these steps:

1. Enthusiasm
2. Attend Club Trips - There is no better way to get people to remember you
3. Help out
   • Pack up ropes up at the end of the night
   • Get down early and help set up
   • Volunteer to get ropes from the quatermasters
   • Help show new climbers how to belay and tie in
4. Push your limits
5. Attend the social functions - We expect people we barely recognize to turn up
6. Be regular
7. Smile
8. Come up with four more tips for this list
9. Take on a girls name (guys)