know the knots that are needed

know the equipment that is going to be used

go with people you trust and know what they are doing

it is a good bonding experience

rock climbing levels start with a 5.6 and go until a 5.14

start small and go up...there is no shame is starting easy

even if you can not get a route on the first try does not mean you cannot do it... it just means try again later

if you are not having fun rock climbing then you are doing something wrong

just because you can make it up does not mean others can as well be willing to step up and help