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Rock climbing vs Skiing

Rock climbing and skiing have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatRock climbingSkiing
Time a week5 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$250$200

Choose rock climbing if

  • More to learn

About $250 to start, then about $40 a month.

About rock climbing

Choose skiing if

  • Less to learn up front

About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.

About skiing

What you'll need

  • Rock climbing: Climbing Shoes, Climbing Rope, Climbing Harness, Belay Device, Gym entry and hire Full cost breakdown
  • Skiing: Ski Gloves, Ski Boots, Ski Helmet, Ski Goggles, Ski Jacket, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.