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reaeper
Oct 9, 2010, 6:27 PM
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I guess what I want is to climb in a variety of places, on a variety of routes. I can have as much fun doing a 5.5 as doing a 5.10, as long as I'm with friends and having a good time.
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milesenoell
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reaeper wrote: I guess what I want is to climb in a variety of places, on a variety of routes.
Well put.
I love the way that climbing can draw you into interacting with, and appreciating the landscape such that you are compelled to roam and discover even more of the awesome stuff around us.
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AntinJ
Oct 9, 2010, 8:35 PM
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snoopy138 wrote: dynosore wrote: What are you shooting for? I just want to send the warmup.
So true, but on a serious note; this usually sets the tone for a great day on the rock.
In reply to: ...Another goal is to climb amazing places with good friends. Josh
+1
Being able to make it up whatever the mountain throws at you on an alpine route. Whether its rock, ice, mixed, snow, or ___________; moving fast and efficiently in the mountains with a good partner is something I always strive for.
Jason
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gunkiemike
Oct 10, 2010, 12:21 AM
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To be leading 5th class rock (and/or ice) when I'm 80. Everything else is just biding time.
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ozoneclimber
Oct 10, 2010, 2:49 AM
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To develop, or at least play a large role in developing another four star area in the Ozarks. Lots of choss, work, and cleaning, but more than worth it in the end. 
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Colinhoglund
Oct 10, 2010, 6:07 AM
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Colinhoglund wrote: bandycoot wrote: Colinhoglund wrote: fresh wrote: I think if you're on 5.12+ terrain on the moonflower buttress you might be off-route  I don't have any long-term goals really. I'm not so good at staying focused on an objective for much longer than six months or so. I just look towards the next thing that inspires or challenges me. I mean Moonlight Buttress in Zion, not Moonflower in Alaska. Warm deserts seem more appealing then frozen Arctic summits. Ah.... Moonlight Buttress. This is my goal for the spring. Such an amazing line. It was better than I imagined when I got on it last spring. Must keep pushing limits and make it happen.... I guess will both have to keep scheming and training. Good luck! My next stepping stone is the Grad Wall, I guess we'll see how soon I get there.
Well it looks like I'm a bit sidelined at the moment. A big rock glanced off my helmet and owned my shoulder this morning. I think I'm out till ice season.
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jbone
Oct 10, 2010, 6:41 AM
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Lead a 5.12 - DONE
Lead a 5.13 - DONE
Develop a new bouldering area - DONE
Bolt my own route - DONE
Get a FA of a 5.12 - DONE
Find and develop a 4 star limestone sport crag = DONE
Flash a V9 - DONE
Send a V10 - DONE
Make a bouldering DVD - DONE
Develop another 4 star bouldering area - "WORK IN PROGRESS"
ETC..... ETC...... ETC......
Every time I set those goals they served as fuel for my climbing and training. As it turned out quite a few of those literally controlled my other life choices which sent me in directions I never ever thought of. I got so consumed with these accomplishments that I turned down dream jobs, threw away material possessions I had my whole life, and lost track of quite a few great friends along the way.
My point is, if it wasn't such a great ride I wouldn't be so willing to smile when I think about how it might have been if I'd done things different.
Just make sure whatever goals you make are yours and not your peers cause if its real it should be a ride worth smiling about when its over.
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squierbypetzl
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Oct 10, 2010, 7:39 PM
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Climb K2, get to the top and back down alive, untraumatized, with my body, mind, and those of my partner(s), intact.
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tigerlilly
Oct 11, 2010, 9:25 PM
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Never end up in the pages of ANAM.
Everything else is gravy.
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rangerrob
Oct 11, 2010, 9:38 PM
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Tigerlily, if you want to avoid that, just go climb in South America. Easy as pie, and no need to learn how to climb safely!
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jeepnphreak
Oct 11, 2010, 11:16 PM
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My goal is when I turn 90 I'm still climbing. I'm 1/3 the way there and thing are still looking good for my goal
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technogeekery
Oct 12, 2010, 12:11 AM
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Good question. And some good answers...
When I was a kid just kicking off climbing, I was inspired by Bachar and Robbins and Chouinard etc, and climbing a Yosemite big wall was my "ultimate dream" for a long time. But over the years as I learned more about climbing and myself, I realised that aid climbing had no appeal for me - and I wasn't going to be able to / didn't want to devote enough time to training to free-climb at that level.
The things that I enjoy are long, multipitch climbs in great locations on interesting rock/features with a very good friend or cool new friend. And I have other ultimate goals too now, work and family oriented as well as other things, so balancing them all is important. I've climbed in South Africa, in Australia, in japan, in Thailand and in the USA (Red Rock) and have loved them all. I want to explore a lot more around the world, and do it for a lot more years.
So I guess my interim goal is to lead sport 10d and trad 10a confidently, so that I can climb long interesting multipitch climbs all around the world for many years to come. My medium term goal is to get to Yosemite and climb some long easy/moderate stuff there with my partner and best friend, even if they are Royal Arches and Snake Dike, not the Nose. And my long term goal is still to be doing this in 20 or 30 years, perhaps following my sons up things I can't lead.
Right, back to the gym tonight, got some work to do...
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acorneau
Oct 12, 2010, 1:00 AM
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jeepnphreak wrote: My goal is when I turn 90 I'm still climbing.
Fred Beckey is 87 and is still cranking. Take a lesson and good luck!
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dynosore
Oct 12, 2010, 2:31 PM
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squierbypetzl wrote: Climb K2, get to the top and back down alive, untraumatized, with my body, mind, and those of my partner(s), intact.
Wow, that is quite a goal. Good luck to you!
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j_ung
Oct 12, 2010, 3:01 PM
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I just want to stay healthy enough to play outside for the rest of my life.
Edit: Orrrrrr... to see my enemies driven before me, and hear the lamentation of the women.
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kachoong
Oct 12, 2010, 3:17 PM
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-Dive with a whale shark
-Go sandboarding somewhere cool like the Great Sand Dunes
-Stay under 180 lbs
-Teach my dog to bring me his bowl
-"Kill" a zombie with a chainsaw
-Learn a third language
...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there.
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Lbrombach
Oct 12, 2010, 3:29 PM
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I just like to climb, so I guess my goal is to build enough endurance and connective tissue strength to just climb all the time. I don't really chase grades per se, but getting better is nice because there are more routes to choose from.
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justroberto
Oct 12, 2010, 3:46 PM
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kachoong wrote: -"Kill" a zombie with a chainsaw
kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there.
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kachoong
Oct 12, 2010, 3:52 PM
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justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: -"Kill" a zombie with a chainsaw Well, I've never thought about doing so before, but I'm pretty sure now that you mention it, it's my ultimate goal, too.
Yeah, you know, it's been quite an itch in my conscience these past few years. I guess all we need is some kind of "outbreak" and we should be good to go.
justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there. I actually made a list two days ago. 52, that I can think of.
I may have missed a few, but I did a list not so long ago and as far as I can tell our last new crag was my 50th.
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snoopy138
Oct 12, 2010, 4:28 PM
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justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there. I actually made a list two days ago. 52, that I can think of.
I may have missed a few, but I did a list not so long ago and as far as I can tell our last new crag was my 50th.
crags, or areas? Does joshua tree count as only 1, or have I already hit 100 based on all the different domes there? Do the Trapps, Nears, and Lost City count as 1 or 3? I'm guessing jtree is 1 and the gunks is 1. but what about the High Sierra -- does each mountain/dome count separately?
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snoopy138
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snoopy138 wrote: kachoong wrote: justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there. I actually made a list two days ago. 52, that I can think of. I may have missed a few, but I did a list not so long ago and as far as I can tell our last new crag was my 50th. crags, or areas? Does joshua tree count as only 1, or have I already hit 100 based on all the different domes there? Do the Trapps, Nears, and Lost City count as 1 or 3? I'm guessing jtree is 1 and the gunks is 1. but what about the High Sierra -- does each mountain/dome count separately? |
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snoopy138 wrote: snoopy138 wrote: kachoong wrote: justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there. I actually made a list two days ago. 52, that I can think of. I may have missed a few, but I did a list not so long ago and as far as I can tell our last new crag was my 50th. crags, or areas? Does joshua tree count as only 1, or have I already hit 100 based on all the different domes there? Do the Trapps, Nears, and Lost City count as 1 or 3? I'm guessing jtree is 1 and the gunks is 1. but what about the High Sierra -- does each mountain/dome count separately?
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j_ung wrote: kachoong wrote: I guess all we need is some kind of "outbreak" and we should be good to go. Keep yer chainsaw oiled. 2012 = zombie apocalypse. I'm certain of it.
They are already posting in Community, accumulating strength and recruiting new minions. If you want to foil their progress, then post something cheery here:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/..._reply;so=ASC;mh=25;
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kachoong
Oct 12, 2010, 6:19 PM
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justroberto wrote: snoopy138 wrote: snoopy138 wrote: kachoong wrote: justroberto wrote: kachoong wrote: ...climbing related... climb at 100 different crags in my lifetime. Probably half way there. I actually made a list two days ago. 52, that I can think of. I may have missed a few, but I did a list not so long ago and as far as I can tell our last new crag was my 50th. crags, or areas? Does joshua tree count as only 1, or have I already hit 100 based on all the different domes there? Do the Trapps, Nears, and Lost City count as 1 or 3? I'm guessing jtree is 1 and the gunks is 1. but what about the High Sierra -- does each mountain/dome count separately? I was just bored at work and thinking of where to go for Thanksgiving that would be new to me, so I just considered each area as 1. Red Rocks = 1, New River Gorge = 1, and so on. It was a bit arbitrary as I counted Moab areas like Potash Road and Long Canyon separately, but it was more just a curiosity, not any kind of metric.
This was my take on it too. There are quite a few areas I've been to that are extensive but which I counted as one... Red Rock, teh New, Frankenjura, Grampians etc. It was merely a bored "I wonder" kinda time-wasting curiousness. I guess Snoppy has a gud point, to count mountains separate could end with a better result... again, it was arbitrary as Rob pointed out.
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