Do I need any special equipment?

The three pieces of equipment you’ll need to start are shoes, harness and chalk bag. All of the Toronto gyms rent equipment, although the rental costs are high enough that buying your own gear is recommended if you’ll be climbing on an ongoing basis. Climbing shoes start at around $80 and harnesses start at around $40. Chalk bags are around $20, and a chalk ball is around $5. See the Links page for shopping links.