My first "real" climbing experience was at the Sicily in 2023 (May) when my dear friend Michal Pavlis invited me and my girlfriend Sara to go climb with them. Back in 2023 I knew little to nothing about climbing. Tried it maybe handful times at local gym just to see what it is about and that was about it. Looking back it was probably the best way to be introduced to this sport. Just casual 15min belay training and that was it. That first trip in 2023 90% of the routes we climbed were on top rope.
After that experience I was hooked. Previously only watching maybe Magnus on Youtube, suddenly I was digging in the climbing community and finding all the amazing athletes and people that share the same passion. From reading articles, watching documentaries to buying the first climbing shoes and gear,looking through all the possible crags in my country and all over the world. After first Sicily trip I slowly emerged myself into this sport...
Overall the trip was great success, my girlfriend and I both enjoyed it very much and kept climbing afterwards. Mainly in the gym, but went to check few local crags near our hometown...