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robmcc
Nov 5, 2003, 4:07 PM
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In reply to: Become a well-rounded climber. Try trad, boulder and sport. Bag a peak or two. Climb some ice. There's more out there than what you know and it just may change your life.
Don't be afraid to believe in something. If sticking bolts in rock is something you ethically don't agree with, stick with that belief in spite of people who tell you you should try everything.
Just make sure when you rip on those sport-climbin' boltin-weenies, you do it with a smile. We're a lot more alike than different. :wink:
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dredsovrn
Nov 5, 2003, 4:58 PM
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Wow great stuff. I will only add the following. More important than knowing your limitations is understanding your strengths.
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inflight
Nov 5, 2003, 4:58 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Ok.... I'll throw a few thoughts I have rattling around in my brain in the pot. Solo something. :mrgreen: All due respect my friend. I thought this was kinda funny. http://rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Photographer=ropeburn Well, you can't win everytime. Just make sure you can play again. I didn't necessary mean free solo. :mrgreen:
Peace Bro. I admire the confidence you express.
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inflight
Nov 5, 2003, 5:02 PM
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In reply to: Take the time to give some instruction when somebody needs/wants it.
And,
Be open to recieve instruction and criticism. There is always something to learn out there.
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howdidshedothat
Nov 5, 2003, 5:09 PM
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right on!
8)
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iltripp
Nov 5, 2003, 5:13 PM
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How bout this....
Don't get a big head... Others will think you're an asshole and it you're sure to bump it when pulling through a nice roof...
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brutusofwyde
Nov 5, 2003, 6:37 PM
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In reply to: what does fa mean?
A long long way to run.
Brutus "Doh!"
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iamthewallress
Nov 5, 2003, 6:43 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: what does fa mean? A long long way to run. Brutus "Doh!"
:lol: :lol: Doh!
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capnmark
Nov 5, 2003, 6:56 PM
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Long unprotected falls from EASY terrain still kill you.
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mattdog
Nov 5, 2003, 7:37 PM
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In reply to: make sure you wear lots of prAna stuff. If you don't you won't fit in and the other climbers will make fun of you. :lol:
wait till the newbies read this one. be sure to wear only one article of prana clothing. if you wear all prana, we'll know you're a newbie and make fun of you anyways...
unless you're a girl, in which case we'll be in love.
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crackup
Nov 5, 2003, 7:41 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: make sure you wear lots of prAna stuff. If you don't you won't fit in and the other climbers will make fun of you. :lol: wait till the newbies read this one. be sure to wear only one article of prana clothing. if you wear all prana, we'll know you're a newbie and make fun of you anyways... unless you're a girl, in which case we'll be in love.
Prana rocks sport wanna be. Why bash clothing? Why bash at all? I am just exercising Newton's second law: every force has an equal and opposite force. What do you climb in, emimen rags?
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blueeyedclimber
Nov 5, 2003, 7:42 PM
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Great stuff. A few of my own:
Respect the environment in which you climb.
It is your duty to pass on what you have learned.
No matter how experienced a person is, don't discount your own opinion and common sense.
As far as choosing climbing over your lover, thank God I didn't have to do that. Climbing makes are relationship stronger.
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NEVER forget that one mistake can make you dead. Double check everything.
Josh
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crackup
Nov 5, 2003, 7:48 PM
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Don't get mad at the rock.
Respect gravity
Respect others and school fools.
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mrmons
Nov 5, 2003, 8:14 PM
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I only have a few...
Bring your love for the world, leave only footprints.
Never believe you know it all.
Pain endured while climbing is good pain.
When you finish a climb, shake hands/hug your partner for a job well done.
That's all I've got.
Mr. Mons :twisted:
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gat
Nov 5, 2003, 8:52 PM
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In reply to: No matter how experienced a person is, don't discount your own opinion and common sense.
IMO - this is one of the two most important things. The second is learn how to get yourself or a fellow climber safely off the rock when things go wrong. Don't just memorize a book like "Self-Rescue". Take the time to understand the different techniques and why they work. I like to go to a local TR crag to brush up at the start of every year.
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cruz
Nov 5, 2003, 8:55 PM
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being a new climber this was one of the best post i have read
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robmcc
Nov 5, 2003, 9:49 PM
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In reply to: It is your duty to pass on what you have learned.
This has to be one of the best.
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el_borracho_guapo
Nov 6, 2003, 1:27 AM
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Guide a visitor around your area
Climb in a place where you are the person who needs to be guided around
Never place a bad bolt
Never chip a hold
Become a really good spotter
Save somebody's ass with a great spot
Only offer beta when it's requested -- and only if you really know
Never spew beta you know won't help
Sandbag your friends
Don't sandbag strangers
Try, fall off, then honestly encourage your partner to pull through
Hang at camp, and talk about something other than climbing
Spend a precious climbing day doing trail work or cleanup work
Go on an extended climbing trip
Spend an important holiday on a climb
Climb a route one of your friends died on
Stay alive and climbing long enough to take your kid to the crags
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c_kryll
Nov 6, 2003, 2:11 AM
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Wow....nice thread. Hard to add any but here goes.
Finish a climb just as the sun rises.
Finish a climb just as the sun sets.
(don't forget your headlamps)
Take the time to look around while your climbing don't just focus on the climb itself. Enjoy the whole experience.
Don't be reckless; a bad day climbing = dead or worse
Chris
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cbeltrano
Nov 6, 2003, 3:22 AM
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Best thread ever........ i still think this one's my fav. and if you're a Gym climber you'll probably realize it right after you touch real rock for the first time
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inflight
Nov 7, 2003, 4:39 PM
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Don't lower the climber until he says so. (I got lowered into a bush once.)
Don't take your partner off belay until he say so. (I was taken off belay because my partner assumed I was safe.)
Reiterate the basics until they are second nature.
Peace!
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cryder
Nov 7, 2003, 5:09 PM
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Here's one, create a thread where you can spray about not spraying.
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