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the_climber
Sep 9, 2010, 5:56 PM
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bill413 wrote: One thing buried in this that I think really helps: climb & learn from more than one person. Doing that will expose you to more ways of doing things, and hopefully force more thought & analysis as to why each different way will work, as well as expanding your quiver.
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True words even for experienced climbers. Most experienced climbers will end up with one or two specific partners who they jive with best, these are the partners of choice for serious climbing. However, climbing with others will keep you up to date on how others climb and potentially get you on types of routes you would otherwise not climb. This in turn helps you to continue to develop as a climber, and continue the exchange of knowledge that draws a lot of us into a lifelong pursuit of this activity we partake in.
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vinsonandrews
Jan 14, 2011, 9:09 PM
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Aw, c'mon. If you're serious and don't won't to learn the wrong things (or die?!), find a good guide service and take climbing classes.
That's what I did, and now, 62 years old and retired from climbing I have no regrets (Except maybe repairing my shoulder, losing 20 pounds and jumping back in).
Besides, if I had never contacted Yahoo Mountaineering, I would never have met the redoubtable James Crump or the amazing Mike Head.
Learn from a pro!
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dbogardus
Jan 14, 2011, 9:51 PM
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vinsonandrews wrote: Aw, c'mon. If you're serious and don't won't to learn the wrong things (or die?!), find a good guide service and take climbing classes. That's what I did, and now, 62 years old and retired from climbing I have no regrets (Except maybe repairing my shoulder, losing 20 pounds and jumping back in). Besides, if I had never contacted Yahoo Mountaineering, I would never have met the redoubtable James Crump or the amazing Mike Head. Learn from a pro!
The OP is probably a seasoned trad leader by now.
(This post was edited by dbogardus on Jan 14, 2011, 9:52 PM)
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vinsonandrews
Jan 14, 2011, 10:13 PM
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Yeah, no doubt. Sorry; I am sorta new to this posting and it would help if I looked at dates, would it not? My bad.
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