>>902317first outdoor for me was red river gorge as a kid, family tagged along with some weird climbing group. they even installed a cowbell at the top of the climb we all had a go at.
there are trail maintenance days, would be a great way to meet strong community members willing to climb with you, so social fucks love being good hearted.
or you could crowdsource at the gym, but those fucks can be sketchy, I've had gym bros drop me while being lowered top rope outdoors.