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rendog
Feb 21, 2005, 2:58 PM
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Just out of curosity how many climbers on here teach new climbers? If you do how much satisfation does it give you when your "pupil" gets it. I spent the day yesterday out with a bunch of iceclimbers here in Nova Scotia, there were 7 of us out, and there were three of us who had previous experience climbing ice. I didn't get to climb very much, but instead i dedicated myself to giving the noobs tips on technique, and in a couple of instances where they had never done it beofre, full instruction on how to swing an ice tool, how to place thier feet etc. Even the ones who'd done it before, had only been out a few times in the past. SO even though i didn't get much actual climbing in, I did come away with a good sense of accomplishment making the day as enjoyable as possible for the new climbers.
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iridesantacruz
Feb 21, 2005, 3:22 PM
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another reason its nice is it lets u know that u know what the hell ur talking about, its a real nice review on everything, and sometimes ull get a better understanding out of things by just teaching others
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dingus
Feb 21, 2005, 3:43 PM
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Not a lot, to be honest. Cheers DMT
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mistertyler
Feb 21, 2005, 4:00 PM
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Had it not been for my partner taking the time to show me the basics of climbing when I was first starting out, I probably wouldn't be a climber today. (Or I wouldn't be a safe one...) I look forward to the day when I can give back to climbers just starting out; helping people to be safer climbers adds to the sport.
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zozo
Feb 21, 2005, 4:03 PM
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In reply to: SO even though i didn't get much actual climbing in, I did come away with a good sense of accomplishment making the day as enjoyable as possible for the new climbers. Wish more people had your attitude.
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maybeone
Feb 21, 2005, 4:07 PM
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I take kids climbing a lot. There is a sense of satisfaction when one of them "gets it". There have been a few kids that have really latched on to it and now they are great climbing partners. But it's really just a novelty for the kids who don't "get it". Just something else to do besides play video games, which in my book is still worth it.
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granite_grrl
Feb 21, 2005, 4:18 PM
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A lot of my friends that I climb with have less experience than I do. I like going out with them and seeing them get something, I get excited, and when they're climbing well I tell them (though I'll also make fun of them when they're climbing like crap). I'd like to think that I'm encouraging, at worst I figure that I'm annoying, but they haven't kicked me out of their group yet (maybe it has something to do with being the only one with a full rack.. :wink: ). But I don't think that I'd get anywhere as much satisfaction out of it if they wern't my friends. Oh, I'd probably still get some, but I doubt I'd feed off someone I didn't know as well.
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dirtineye
Feb 21, 2005, 4:48 PM
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Teaching someone who shows interest and appreciation is rewarding.
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boardline22
Feb 21, 2005, 6:09 PM
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I apprecate it when "experienced" climbers teach me stuff instead of climbing
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rockrat_co
Feb 23, 2005, 3:31 AM
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hmm, just an intresting fact. There is a personality theory whcich states that humans will strive to share their knowlege and take others under their wing. I believe it is part of Robert White's theory of Mastery. Also relating to climbing, another part of this theory states that as humans, we actively seek stimuli to better and further understand our surrondings. Personally, i love teaching people how to climb, ecspecially the technical aspects of the sport. -rockrat_co-
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juststrange
Feb 23, 2005, 4:02 AM
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You stand tallest when bending over to help someone else up. Teaching is a great feeling. I consistantly take new ppl climbing, first to the gym for a controlled sitution, and the out from there. Its also fun to share random junk, like how to properly execute that fishtail on the gravel road en route to the rock.......
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phaedrus
Feb 23, 2005, 4:04 AM
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As the coach of a high school climbing team, I spend a pretty good amount of time teaching newbies instead of actually climbing myself. (And no, I don't get paid for it, so money isn't the motivator here.) Speaking from experience, there's nothing quite like the rush you get from the look in a kid's eyes that you see when they finally "get it" and continue to "get it" each and every time they tie in. :) I wouldn't trade it for much, let me tell you. Yeah, it means I don't climb as much as I'd like to sometimes, but the trade off is well worth it.
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yorb
Feb 23, 2005, 4:10 AM
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I love helping people get better at stuff that I know well, although it can seem a little odd when I'm giving someone advice that's 5-10(or more) years older then me. Last summer whenever I would be in the gym (it's literally a gym with a 30 foot climbing wall on the side) there would be a ton of kids running around, so I'd let any of them climb that wanted to, but there were a couple 8-10 year old girls that could rocket up the wall in 30 seconds flat without me pulling them up at all. I probobly had more fun getting them to climb then I did actually climbing.
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halepierce
Feb 23, 2005, 4:44 AM
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I feel the same as many of the people who have posted here. I am forever grateful to my friend Mike who showed me how to place gear and build a bomber trad anchor. I get a lot of satisfaction teaching noobs how to belay safelyand build solid anchors so they can explore the other intricacies of climbing on their own.
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the_pirate
Feb 23, 2005, 5:42 AM
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I like to provide bad information and watch others fail. It makes me feel better about myself.
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abraxas
Feb 23, 2005, 5:47 AM
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In reply to: I like to provide bad information and watch others fail. It makes me feel better about myself. At least you are honest about your insecurity.
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the_pirate
Feb 23, 2005, 5:58 AM
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I prefer to think of it as being secure in my dishonesty. Btw, that knot looks fine. Climb on.
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kalcario
Feb 23, 2005, 5:59 AM
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You're not "teaching" anyone anything, really. You're just opening a door. If they walk through it, fine. If not, (99.9%), that's OK too.
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turn
Feb 23, 2005, 6:06 AM
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This is a slightly different post. I am a passionate climber, but i've only done it enough to teach 2 other guys. Howeveer, I have hunted for the past 14 years, and nothing makes me feel better than to introduce someone to hunting, see them be successful, and see how happy they are. The parallel is that I enjoy seeing someone else take pleasure in something that I love, and I have no problem sacrificing my goals for the day or the week to see a nooby have fun and be hooked for life to something that I personally love . Whether its hunting(in my case), climbing, or anything els, I believe that teaching someone about something you love and watching them get hooked as well is one of life's greatest joys.
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abraxas
Feb 23, 2005, 6:17 AM
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nice analogy. maybe you can teach more people to climb and your love for killing will continue to be passed on.
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enjoimx
Feb 23, 2005, 6:48 AM
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Yeah its really great when people take time out of their life to make your life better, by teaching you something new which is hard to learn on your own. Alot of people have helped me out and i want to say thanks: Justin, Kevin, Adam, and Sean (baja_java) to name a few. Ill definately pass on what ive learned to others interested in the sport. 8^)
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angelaa
Feb 23, 2005, 4:48 PM
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My husband & I teach rock climbing for the university program here in town and we love it. We teach technique at the wall, we also have taught high angle rescue, lead climbing and anchor techniques. We also have a few trips a year up to Blue Mounds or Palisades State park (MN and SD) to show them why we think 'outdoors is more fun' We have met so many cool people (and life long friends) by teaching rock climbing! We don't just teach our students HOW to rock climb, but WHY we do it and to respect others and area ethics. We think it is important to not only turn them on to climbing, but to try to instill a sense of responsibility for the rock, the sport and others that use the same land (climbers or not) We believe that rock climbing is a life altering endeavor and we like to approach it as such!
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