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enigma
Jan 18, 2011, 10:40 AM
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Now more than ever its harder to climb when the economy is tough.
You might have had to relocate for a job in a new area far from climbing
Or you might be unemployed and money is tight even for a climbing trip with gas prices up.
Not to mention now alot of the camping areas are charging more for a campsite.
So what are the solutions during these times?
Some for me :
1 Climbing closer
2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping
3. Sharing gas / and car when I can
4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row.
What are your solutions for Climbing in Hard Economic Times?
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airscape
Jan 18, 2011, 11:56 AM
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enigma wrote: 1 Climbing closer 2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping 3. Sharing gas / and car when I can 4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row.
You don't do these things when there isn't a reccesion??
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bearbreeder
Jan 18, 2011, 12:04 PM
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once you get past the initial investment ... i think climbing is actually one of the cheaper sports you can do ...
you can share rides, live out if your car/tent, there usually arent any access fees, etc ....
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sbaclimber
Jan 18, 2011, 3:03 PM
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airscape wrote: enigma wrote: 1 Climbing closer 2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping 3. Sharing gas / and car when I can 4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row. You don't do these things when there isn't a reccesion??
I suppose the only one I have ever thought about is #1, because gas had gotten even more expensive. But, that didn't have anything to do with a recession, and I didn't solve it by not traveling as far, but rather traveling more often by train. 
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NJSlacker
Jan 18, 2011, 3:52 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: airscape wrote: enigma wrote: 1 Climbing closer 2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping 3. Sharing gas / and car when I can 4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row. You don't do these things when there isn't a reccesion?? That is the exact questionI asked myself as soon as I read that as well... I suppose the only one I have ever thought about is #1, because gas had gotten even more expensive. But, that didn't have anything to do with a recession, and I didn't solve it by not traveling as far, but rather traveling more often by train.
I wish that was really an option in the US...
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camhead
Jan 18, 2011, 3:54 PM
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the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand.
Cry me a fucking river.
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airscape
Jan 18, 2011, 3:58 PM
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camhead wrote: Cry me a fucking river.
Meanwhile back in Australia....
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billcoe_
Jan 18, 2011, 4:34 PM
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The suggestions/predictions is that $5.00 a gallon gas will be here next year. Folks complaining about gas in the low $3. a gallon range will really have something to scream about.
For myself, as the kids have left the house, I have more time than ever. I figure if business goes to shit I'll find a way to live in the dirt and get in even more.
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dynosore
Jan 18, 2011, 4:38 PM
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enigma wrote: Now more than ever its harder to climb when the economy is tough. You might have had to relocate for a job in a new area far from climbing Or you might be unemployed and money is tight even for a climbing trip with gas prices up. Not to mention now alot of the camping areas are charging more for a campsite. So what are the solutions during these times? Some for me : 1 Climbing closer 2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping 3. Sharing gas / and car when I can 4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row. What are your solutions for Climbing in Hard Economic Times?
Well, I've managed to keep my job, and if anything traveling is cheaper than before because there are killer deals out there. I don't think I'm alone in this boat. Conservative consumers are having their day now that the credit party is over.
That said, a real money saver for me is tacking some climbing onto business trips. If I'm already somewhere great, why not add a few days?
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chadnsc
Jan 18, 2011, 4:48 PM
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camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river.
Hey I'm not going off to Thailand. Well that's cuz I hate the food but still, I'm not going.
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erisspirit
Jan 18, 2011, 5:50 PM
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camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river.
good call... I'll keep this in mind if they lay me off next month.
When I was supposed to get laid off last year, I was going to get a few grand severance pay. My plan was to move into my truck, go to the nearest awesome climbing destination and live like a good dirtbag should
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chadnsc
Jan 18, 2011, 6:01 PM
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erisspirit wrote: camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river. good call... I'll keep this in mind if they lay me off next month. When I was supposed to get laid off last year, I was going to get a few grand severance pay. My plan was to move into my truck, go to the nearest awesome climbing destination and live like a good dirtbag should
Man, I wish could do that. Stupid diabetes. 
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StuMsg
Jan 18, 2011, 6:11 PM
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billcoe_ wrote: The suggestions/predictions is that $5.00 a gallon gas will be here next year. Folks complaining about gas in the low $3. a gallon range will really have something to scream about.
$5 a gallon that's a bargain!, here in the UK it's £5 for a gallon - greedy tax
A few people I know go cycling and rock climbing around the country, only need to fuel yourself but no good for a young family.
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camhead
Jan 18, 2011, 6:37 PM
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chadnsc wrote: erisspirit wrote: camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river. good call... I'll keep this in mind if they lay me off next month. When I was supposed to get laid off last year, I was going to get a few grand severance pay. My plan was to move into my truck, go to the nearest awesome climbing destination and live like a good dirtbag should Man, I wish could do that. Stupid diabetes.
Here, this might cheer you up
http://www.southparkstudios.com/...see-it-to-believe-it
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kachoong
Jan 18, 2011, 6:52 PM
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chadnsc wrote: erisspirit wrote: camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river. good call... I'll keep this in mind if they lay me off next month. When I was supposed to get laid off last year, I was going to get a few grand severance pay. My plan was to move into my truck, go to the nearest awesome climbing destination and live like a good dirtbag should Man, I wish could do that. Stupid diabetes.
Sounds like she wishes she had too.
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chadnsc
Jan 18, 2011, 7:30 PM
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camhead wrote: chadnsc wrote: erisspirit wrote: camhead wrote: the only difference that I've seen in the climbing community during the recession is WAY more people getting laid off and going to Thailand. Cry me a fucking river. good call... I'll keep this in mind if they lay me off next month. When I was supposed to get laid off last year, I was going to get a few grand severance pay. My plan was to move into my truck, go to the nearest awesome climbing destination and live like a good dirtbag should Man, I wish could do that. Stupid diabetes. Here, this might cheer you up http://www.southparkstudios.com/...see-it-to-believe-it
Oh fuck. I used to studder and I have diabetes.
I'm Scott Malcomsium.
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Kartessa
Jan 18, 2011, 8:57 PM
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you can quit your job and live with less and climb more.
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Kartessa
Jan 18, 2011, 9:26 PM
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chadnsc wrote: Kartessa wrote: you can quit your job and live with less and climb more*. *But only in Canada and with mom and dad. 
That's a technicality, because I'm a mom too.
If I was unattached to anyone/anything, I'd be living in my PT Cruiser 
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tradrenn
Jan 18, 2011, 9:28 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: airscape wrote: enigma wrote: 1 Climbing closer 2. Preparing Food that is good in advance for camping 3. Sharing gas / and car when I can 4. Opting for places I really want to climb, and making sure the weather is good at least for a few days in row. You don't do these things when there isn't a reccesion?? That is the exact questionI asked myself as soon as I read that as well... I suppose the only one I have ever thought about is #1, because gas had gotten even more expensive. But, that didn't have anything to do with a recession, and I didn't solve it by not traveling as far, but rather traveling more often by train.
Trains are mostly out of the question in North America.
I do #2 almost all the time, but my reason is veganism.
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chadnsc
Jan 18, 2011, 9:43 PM
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Kartessa wrote: chadnsc wrote: Kartessa wrote: you can quit your job and live with less and climb more*. *But only in Canada and with mom and dad. That's a technicality, because I'm a mom too. If I was unattached to anyone/anything, I'd be living in my PT Cruiser
Ah, don't be too technical now . . . . you don't pay sales tax, get free health and child care, money for your wee one, free rent and food . . . .
Dang I have to move to Canada!
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jbro_135
Jan 18, 2011, 10:03 PM
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Climbing in a recession is usually ok, there are often some boulders scattered around in there. Climbing out of the recession is where the action is at, it takes a lot of dedication to learn and is rather gear-intensive though. Hope this helps!
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majid_sabet
Jan 18, 2011, 10:04 PM
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A true climber is always in some sort of recession. Either they need money to get the old subaru going or collecting Penny here and there for the south American trip or to buy the next set of 60 m rope.
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LostinMaine
Jan 19, 2011, 1:51 AM
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Wouldn't a more appropriate thread title be "climbing out of a recession"?
Just sayin'...
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guangzhou
Jan 19, 2011, 2:41 AM
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I decided to stay in South East and start a business to avoid the recession int he west. Working fine for me.
all the advice on the OP, those are things you should do even when you have extra money.
"Waste Not, Want Not." Not doing those things when times were good are the reason times turned hard.
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