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jman
Sep 10, 2002, 11:18 PM
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Was on a hike with friends and saw a bunch of people climbing a rock face. We all stood and watched for a little bit and the others chatted about people that climb must be nuts. Thought to myself that I can do that. Maybe that mean I'm nuts.
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southernclimber
Sep 11, 2002, 6:29 PM
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started at the gym, fell in love. end of story. or is it???
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jammer
Sep 11, 2002, 6:39 PM
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I just wanted to get out of the crib!
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climblouisiana
Sep 11, 2002, 8:36 PM
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It was better exercise then hacky sack.
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climbingpride
Sep 12, 2002, 12:15 AM
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Was pretty good at it when i first went, thats all. I'm now addicted and am always trying to get better.
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mcfoley
Sep 18, 2002, 10:40 PM
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don't know
SOMETIMES IT FEELS MORE LIKE A DISEASE...OR A CURSE
BUT USUALLY IT FEELS LIKE A CALLING, LIKE IT'S SOMETHING WERE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING...
For some time it seems like some friend here or there was into "it". But until about 3 years ago I really never gave it a chance. My fiance (wife) and I met a guy who "set" a lot of the routs at the gym in Flagstaff, and he introduced it to us.
Then we met Ron R.(guide)(license plate reads A5) fiance of my wifes classmates. Ron answered soooooooo many questions I had while we were on a G.C. backpacking trip.
How often do you get to hang out with a "real" guide for 4 days??? (and not climb)Ron clarified a lot of things for me and answered lots of questions on Aid, trad, ropes, pro,etc... WOW after that, and a job at a MTN SHOP... I've been climbing < 2x week for about a year (OUTSIDE), and have progressed to leading both mod sport&trad.
There is always SO MUCH TO LEARN!!!
Every situation is different!!!
mf
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maiorlive
Sep 18, 2002, 11:47 PM
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I mentioned that a friend was taking a climbing course at Easter Dinner '01. My father (twice my age) declared he would do it if I did and I took his challenge.
I've always been vertically inclined. The neighbors used to call my parents when I was a kid to complain that I was sitting 2 or three stories up in a tree in our front yard. It was one of the few places I could guarentee some time to myself, I suppose.
At this point I climb because I can't stop. I climb because its useless and I need that. I climb because the power and grace amazes me. I climb because my fear of falling has always been closer to a fascination or temptation. I climb because the puzzles are different for every person who tries them and I haven't met anyone who solves them the way I do. At the same time climbers share a connection founded in rock.
W
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john1987
Sep 19, 2002, 12:57 AM
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Hi,
I started climbing at the local gym when I used to be in boy scouts and I got the climbing merit badge. I didn't start though until about 2 years later when I saw a coupon for a free beginers lesson at the gym and then I really started climbing.
John
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dharmacase
Sep 19, 2002, 9:52 AM
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i enjoy challenging myself and keeping myself busy by using my body in a positive way, also it helps me get people of the opposite sex to think i am a undeniably sexy rock jock......yeah right
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tofu_grl
Sep 20, 2002, 3:16 AM
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Not that nayone really cares why I did,but I'll tell ya anyway. A friend took me the first time,adn I fell in love.After the first time I did it because it relaxes me.I love being up way up high,and all the adrenaline is just so great.It gives me a chance to think(not too much or I'd fall off )Its a great sport,and it really improves the strength of your arms and hands.It is alos a good way to show off
Grace
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moun10man
Sep 22, 2002, 4:33 AM
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My wife got me interested in repelling and I bought us a couple of harnesses, then I drove by a gym one day while I was working. I was kind of drawn to go back and try it out. I was in such terrible shape and was sore for a couple of days, but I was hooked and had to climb again.
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spoon
Sep 22, 2002, 4:44 AM
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I was hiking once and saw some crag junkies climbing something (that then looked) completely insane. Once I discovered the glossy magazines with the pictures of all those nice toys I new I had to get involved.
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wildtrail
Sep 22, 2002, 6:44 AM
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Just looked like a lot of fun.
I was right.
It is!
Steve
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mtnsprts
Sep 22, 2002, 6:55 AM
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I started because I love the outdoors and new challenges. I also think it is a great way to stay in shape and have fun....I love it.....
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saskia
Sep 23, 2002, 10:52 AM
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i started becus mi sisters boyfriend took us climbing and i fell in love!i love climbing walls and also outdoors any advice from u novices!thanx saskia xx x x x
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plan3t_rock
Sep 23, 2002, 11:09 AM
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Well me I started climbing couse I cant find any thrill in my life...I mean I want adrenalin runnin' through my veins!!!!Well actually I just do boulders hehehe!!!
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saskia
Sep 23, 2002, 11:16 AM
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could you help me?i need some advice on leading because im about to learn
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phish
Sep 23, 2002, 12:45 PM
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So I could bust cool moves, get fit and cos its very rewarding and fun!
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little
Sep 23, 2002, 1:02 PM
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I started climbing because a friend invited me to her gym... well, she ended up taking my ex husband instead. UH! Isn't that just mean? And, after I got all excited about going! Nice friend, huh? Then I thought, screw that, don't need her anyway, I'll do it myself and found someone to teach me. I love being outdoors and climbing just gives me one more reason... oh, and i like the thrill of the whole thing, adrenaline rush, new challenges, etc...
edited twice 'cause i can't spell... oops.
[ This Message was edited by: little on 2002-09-23 06:05 ]
[ This Message was edited by: little on 2002-09-23 06:06 ]
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cyberclimber
Sep 23, 2002, 1:37 PM
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I am so jealous, oozingpustule already said it better than I could, and he has such a kewl username as well.
All that I can add is two words: CLIMBER BABES!!
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slowpoke
Sep 23, 2002, 7:44 PM
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SO you ask why do you climb? Well, I do it to feel like I conqured something. I am a small person and shy for the most part. It feels great to be able to climb on top of something that seems so inpenetrable.
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oldandintheway
Sep 23, 2002, 9:33 PM
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Age old topic...what the hell. The short answer is curiosity. Back in the day started with backpacking and just expanded from there. Found out in short order there were crags and peaks I didn't have the skills to ascend so took lessons at Holubar, if anyone remembers them. It was just the next stage of evolution for me.
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climbingchick
Sep 24, 2002, 1:02 AM
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I started because i always dreamed about climning and dreams are the most important things to follow :-)
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iridesantacruz
Sep 25, 2002, 12:46 AM
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i started from the boy scout merit badge... from there i just got addicted. Bought some equipment, got some friends and went to the gym.
chris
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froman
Sep 27, 2002, 4:29 AM
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this awesome girl intro'd me to it - and i wanted to impress her. then she dumped me and i wanted to kick her ass - just kidding! well maybe.
it's like physical chess, it's a great workout, i have back muscles i never knew i had, it's brainwork, it's spiritual as well - it's a beautiful dance, graceful - it's outside, fresh air, fear, adrenaline, challenge, hanging with friends, it's in my blood, risk, it's pushing yourself beyond what you thought you could do, breaking barriers and feeling like a 5yr old kid again, exploring, exploring, FUN!
i do a lot of sports but nothing even comes close...i'm addicted
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