i am a favorite of rock climbing the big walls and the difficult tours are great. after a climbing day you are really tired but so happy that you have mannaged it to climb the whole day. did anybody of you guys like rock climbing or bouldering too?
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Dude,
I love rock climbing. It eats up most of my free time and will be the focus of my website once I have it. I've been searching through the forums trying to find someone talking about climbing and you're the first I've seen. I guess that's part of the attraction for me though, that so few people are into it.
I agree with John Long that it really is the kind of sports. To be an excellent rock climber you need to be incredibly strong, extremely flexible and delicate, very smart, an outstanding problem solver, and of course, be SUPER ballsy. What a combination!
I recently took a trip to Yosemite. It was too cold to climb, but just walking around there was an incredible experience. I hiked to the base of half dome and el cap and stared at them. Then I slept at camp 4 (with 1 other guy in the whole place) and checked out midnight lightning.
I love rock climbing. It eats up most of my free time and will be the focus of my website once I have it. I've been searching through the forums trying to find someone talking about climbing and you're the first I've seen. I guess that's part of the attraction for me though, that so few people are into it.
I agree with John Long that it really is the kind of sports. To be an excellent rock climber you need to be incredibly strong, extremely flexible and delicate, very smart, an outstanding problem solver, and of course, be SUPER ballsy. What a combination!
I recently took a trip to Yosemite. It was too cold to climb, but just walking around there was an incredible experience. I hiked to the base of half dome and el cap and stared at them. Then I slept at camp 4 (with 1 other guy in the whole place) and checked out midnight lightning.
No rock climbing specifically, although I do enjoy hiking in the mountains. Similar field I guess you could say. I am actually from Northern New York and I am only a few hours away from most of the Adirondack Mountain High Peaks.
I started hiking as a kid with my father and completed the 46 high peaks in 2002 and became and ADK 46er that year.
Great times, you can't beat it. Even though while your up there sometimes you wonder why you do it.
I started hiking as a kid with my father and completed the 46 high peaks in 2002 and became and ADK 46er that year.
Great times, you can't beat it. Even though while your up there sometimes you wonder why you do it.
I bet man. That's gnarly. Now you got to step up to the rockies, AK and himalayas. Mountaineering stories are haunting. To think of someone being that isolated and that afraid is mind-boggling. Tobin Sorenston tried to solo the North(?) face of Mount Alberta in the early 80's and bailed off 3000 ft. Long time to think about your impending death.
See touching the void if you haven't.
ps. you're close to the gunks. You should go.
See touching the void if you haven't.
ps. you're close to the gunks. You should go.
| vervaeke wrote: |
| I bet man. That's gnarly. Now you got to step up to the rockies, AK and himalayas. Mountaineering stories are haunting. To think of someone being that isolated and that afraid is mind-boggling. Tobin Sorenston tried to solo the North(?) face of Mount Alberta in the early 80's and bailed off 3000 ft. Long time to think about your impending death.
See touching the void if you haven't. ps. you're close to the gunks. You should go. |
lol. I will have to pass. I enjoyed my time in the mountains but I prefer to stay in areas I don't feel there is a major chance I could die
"Inspiring passion in family and friends has more enduring value than just staying alive for them." - Alex Lowe
I love rock climbing. It's not just a hobbie, but for me, it's become a lifestyle. Mostly because climbing requires peak physical and mental performance. There's nothing else like it.
I love rock climbing. It's not just a hobbie, but for me, it's become a lifestyle. Mostly because climbing requires peak physical and mental performance. There's nothing else like it.
i really like this sport and i am pretty good at it
I love rock climbing. I've been at it for about 7-8 years. If you really want to see a rock climbing forum, head over to www.rockclimbing.com. They've got tons of info on gyms and routes in your area. They've also got gear reviews and networking, etc. It's a pretty good site.
I just got some new shoes, too. evolv Predator's. They broke in really quickly; only about 2 or 3 days, I would say. They're great on edges and heel-hooks, but a little weak on slabs due to the down-turned toe. Anyway, I think they're a good value.
While I'm rambling, I've also got a good story about climbing-ingenuity:
One day, I was at Franklin Gorge in West Virginia with some friends. We climbed a few routes on the first face off the trail and were having a great time. Then we rounded this big outcrop to work at the second set of routes. We all put our gear down and started looking at what climbs were around. After a few seconds I heard this buzzing sound and looked down to see about a dozen yellow jackets flying around the legs of one of my friends. I told him to walk slowly away and he did without getting stung, fortunately. Apparently he had set his pack down against an old tree stump that had a hive in it and now the little striped buggers were really peeved. They were basically attacking the bag and flying patrol patterns around it.
We didn't want to get close for fear of being stung. We also knew that these guys were smart. For example, if you throw a rock at a hive, the wasps won't attack the rock, but will, instead trace it back to you. So we didn't want to just grab the bag and invite thier wrath. Instead, we hooked a rope through a quickdraw and clipped into the lowest bolt on a nearby route. Then we tied one end of the rope to a carabiner and defty clipped the 'biner onto a strap on the pack. After that we all pulled the other end of the rope behind a rock on the opposite side of the hive from the cliff. When we pulled the rope, the pack went toward the cliff instead of towards us. The yellow jackets followed the pack and left us alone. After about half an hour they abandoned the pack and returned to their hive. That was the end of our little adventure.
/rambling
I just got some new shoes, too. evolv Predator's. They broke in really quickly; only about 2 or 3 days, I would say. They're great on edges and heel-hooks, but a little weak on slabs due to the down-turned toe. Anyway, I think they're a good value.
While I'm rambling, I've also got a good story about climbing-ingenuity:
One day, I was at Franklin Gorge in West Virginia with some friends. We climbed a few routes on the first face off the trail and were having a great time. Then we rounded this big outcrop to work at the second set of routes. We all put our gear down and started looking at what climbs were around. After a few seconds I heard this buzzing sound and looked down to see about a dozen yellow jackets flying around the legs of one of my friends. I told him to walk slowly away and he did without getting stung, fortunately. Apparently he had set his pack down against an old tree stump that had a hive in it and now the little striped buggers were really peeved. They were basically attacking the bag and flying patrol patterns around it.
We didn't want to get close for fear of being stung. We also knew that these guys were smart. For example, if you throw a rock at a hive, the wasps won't attack the rock, but will, instead trace it back to you. So we didn't want to just grab the bag and invite thier wrath. Instead, we hooked a rope through a quickdraw and clipped into the lowest bolt on a nearby route. Then we tied one end of the rope to a carabiner and defty clipped the 'biner onto a strap on the pack. After that we all pulled the other end of the rope behind a rock on the opposite side of the hive from the cliff. When we pulled the rope, the pack went toward the cliff instead of towards us. The yellow jackets followed the pack and left us alone. After about half an hour they abandoned the pack and returned to their hive. That was the end of our little adventure.
/rambling
I admire rock climbers and mountaineers, there has to be so much adrenaline, focus, concentration and satisfaction it. Also, it has to be dangerous too.
I havent experience it ,but i want^^
I am a big fan of rock climing, but Here in the netherlands it's not an common sport, because we dont have big rocky walls or something like that. The only time I climbed was in a climb hall (indoor). I really enjoyed it. So I am sure that I some day will do it again 
I also like Rock Climbing, but don't get to do it too much. Equipment, others who are interested, and a place to do it are all out of reach at the moment.
Sometimes if its not to steep and dangerous. I like just going for walks in the woods and sometimes cross rough ground if it goes up thats just great because after you can sit and enjoy the view. Don't do it to risk my life though just for enjoyment.
| Bluedoll wrote: |
| Sometimes if its not to steep and dangerous. I like just going for walks in the woods and sometimes cross rough ground if it goes up thats just great because after you can sit and enjoy the view. Don't do it to risk my life though just for enjoyment. |
Well, if done right, rock climbing is actually safer than things we take for granted everyday like crossing the street.
I love rock climbing. My university actually has a climbing wall in the gym so while I don't actually climb "rocks" -- it is good practice!
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Well, if done right, rock climbing is actually safer than things we take for granted everyday like crossing the street. |
I agree with that
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