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climbhigh2005
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I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much!
Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
o Outdoor?
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
o After you started climbing?
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
o After climbing:
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social
o Physical challenge
o Mental challenge
o Opportunity to be outside
o Escape real world worries
o Physical fitness
o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
What percentage of your friends climb?
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
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nnowinowski
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you mean like when I act real tough or my partner does his ringer bruno fashionista impression?
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amikros
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ill pm the response to you...
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knieveltech
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climbhigh2005 wrote: Rock Climbing Survey How long have you been climbing? 4 months When and where was your first time climbing? o Indoor? December 2006, local gym o Outdoor? Spring 2004, Vedauwoo WY What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing? Disc Golf, rock hunting o After you started climbing? Hiking, Camping, Disc Golf, Rock Hunting. Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists): 3: wasn't above tossing something out the car window o After climbing: 8: Seriously practice Leave No Trace Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important) o Social 2 o Physical challenge 1 o Mental challenge 3 o Opportunity to be outside 6 o Escape real world worries 7 o Physical fitness 4 o Other (please list) Escape Comfort Zone: 5 What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? %30 o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. Drive to the crag: Driving, work, random Pre-climb: Routefinding, am I warmed up enough? Climbing: my next move, sketching out Post-climb: what I did right on the climb, what I did wrong. What percentage of your friends climb? %50 What sacrifices have you made for climbing? None so far How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? Including gym fees, ~$1000 Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing? Definitely. What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing? Overall fitness/physique is improving dramatically, opinions regarding outdoors in general have changed drastically, I don't like being indoors as much anymore. I dislike crowded parks/litter/RV's a lot more than I used to, my ideas regarding what makes a good vacation have changed dramatically. |
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roshiaitareya
Mar 12, 2007, 6:45 PM
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You've been climbing for 4 months, but your first outdoor session was in Spring of 2004?
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dynosore
Mar 12, 2007, 7:00 PM
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"effects"
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redpoint73
Mar 12, 2007, 7:02 PM
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When you write your research paper, but sure to spell it "Effects".
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In reply to: Affect Vs. Effect Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused. "Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence". The drug did not affect the disease. "Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result". The drug has many adverse side effects. "Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about". The present government effected many positive changes. |
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I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much!
Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
4yrs
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
-3.5yrs Boston Rock Gym
o Outdoor?
-4yrs Otter Cliffs/Precipice, Acadia, Maine
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
Snowboarding, running, hiking
o After you started climbing?
Snowboarding, limping (not due to climbing)
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
6-7
o After climbing:
7-8
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
3o Social
1o Physical challenge
2o Mental challenge
4o Opportunity to be outside
6o Escape real world worries
5o Physical fitness
o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
Climbing season: 25% (out of 168hrs/wk)
The rest of the time: 5%
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
2%
What percentage of your friends climb?
%50
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
I spend much less time running. I see my non-climber friends much less. I spend most weekend sleeping on the forest floor during climbing season.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
Once the pro-deals clear: $5000 (includes gym fees - effing New England!)
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
If you mean do I get twitchy if I go for more than three days without climbing something, then yes.
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
My forearms don't fit into certain articles of clothing anymore. I dislike the crappy New England winters a lot more - I'm less into snow sports.
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kevinheiss
Mar 12, 2007, 8:42 PM
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I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much!
Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
4 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
October 2003 - Vertical Reality
o Outdoor?
March 2004
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
White Water Kayaking
Hiking
o After you started climbing?
White Water Kayaking
Hiking
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
o After climbing:
8 but my attitude has always been the same even before I started climbing.
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
1o Opportunity to be outside
2o Physical challenge
3o Escape real world worries
4o Physical fitness
5o Mental challenge
6o Social
7o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
20% since I am in university but it will change to about 50% after I graduate in spring.
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
60%
What percentage of your friends climb?
10% if that
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
Going out to clubs but honestly, not much
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
800$ on my rack
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
not at all, just love it a lot
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
More fit and gain some good friends.
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knieveltech
Mar 13, 2007, 3:45 AM
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roshiaitareya wrote: You've been climbing for 4 months, but your first outdoor session was in Spring of 2004?
That's correct. I did some scrambling and a little chimney work @ Vedauwoo while visiting a friend in WY. Nothing came of it right away, I was just having a good time scrabbling around, but the seed was planted. A couple of years later a coworker who happened to be an experienced climber offered to show me the local gym. I've been actively climbing ever since.
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akclimbergrl
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How long have you been climbing?
6-7 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
Sadly indoor :(
o Outdoor?
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
swimming and running
o After you started climbing?
swimming, not so much running
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
i'd say about a 5
o After climbing:
total 10 !!!
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social 8
o Physical challenge 4
o Mental challenge 4
o Opportunity to be outside 10
o Escape real world worries 9
o Physical fitness 6
o Other (please list) none
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
most of my time is spent climbing
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
its totally worth it..
What percentage of your friends climb?
most of my friends are climbing, those who i have met through climbing, but then i have a HUGE percentage that don't climb
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
dropping other sports and opprotunites for sports through school, and time
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
a lot i guess...but not that much
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
yup
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
i've gotten a heck of a lot better, and i'm more aleart and aware wherever i am.
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macblaze
Mar 13, 2007, 4:47 AM
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jumpingrock wrote: Affect Vs. Effect Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused. "Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence". The drug did not affect the disease. "Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result". The drug has many adverse side effects. "Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about". The present government effected many positive changes.
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Affect (n): The outward manifestation of a persons feelings, tone or mood. Affect and emotions are commonly used interchangeable.
Maybe he's researching what cheery fellows we are cause we like to scale tall things and flame people who aren't as cheery as we are...
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granite_grrl
Mar 13, 2007, 12:51 PM
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jumpingrock wrote: In reply to: Affect Vs. Effect Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused. "Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence". The drug did not affect the disease. "Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result". The drug has many adverse side effects. "Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about". The present government effected many positive changes.
I always have a hard time with that one, but can ususally manage to get it right.
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redpoint73
Mar 13, 2007, 1:04 PM
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granite_grrl wrote: jumpingrock wrote: In reply to: Affect Vs. Effect Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused. "Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence". The drug did not affect the disease. "Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result". The drug has many adverse side effects. "Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about". The present government effected many positive changes. I always have a hard time with that one, but can ususally manage to get it right.
Its very simple actually.
Effect = noun (I am studying the effects of rock climbing)
Affect = verb (Rock climbing affects my brain)
The post above mentions the use of "affect" as a noun, but this is rarely used. It is used in psychology as a synonym to "mood" or "emotion". Example: Bob has a blunt affect (flattened mood). Its a completely different word than the one that would apply to this thread, and not one that you are likely to hear in everyday conversation.
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nostalgia
Mar 13, 2007, 2:27 PM
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redpoint73 wrote: Its a completely different word than the one that would apply to this thread,
In reply to: Americans say different from, the British say different to, and those who dont know any better say different than.
:)
-Joe
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cracklover
Mar 13, 2007, 2:29 PM
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Eh, what the hell.
How long have you been climbing?
9 yrs
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
YMCA '98
o Outdoor?
Rattlesnake Rocks, Boston '99
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
Skiing, hiking.
o After you started climbing?
Skiing, snowboarding, surfing.
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
8
o After climbing:
8
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
4o Social
2o Physical challenge
3o Mental challenge
1o Opportunity to be outside
5o Escape real world worries
6o Physical fitness
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
Well, I work 9-5. Not counting that, sleeping, and eating, perhaps as much as 20% -40% or more.
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
Who knows.
What percentage of your friends climb?
50%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
Time, money, life, relationships. That's fine, though. You have to make choices in life. If it wasn't this, it'd be something else.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
Very difficult to say. Perhaps $500-1000/year?
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
Would you consider yourself addicted to eating?
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
More confident. More happy. More defined lats.
GO
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Mar 13, 2007, 2:33 PM
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nostalgia wrote: redpoint73 wrote: Its a completely different word than the one that would apply to this thread, Since we're picking nits (and I'll admit the only reason I clicked this thread is because the "affect" was like sand in my vag): In reply to: Americans say different from, the British say different to, and those who dont know any better say different than. :) -Joe
Ha! Touche, my friend!
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climbhigh2005 wrote: I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much! Rock Climbing Survey 30+ years How long have you been climbing? When and where was your first time climbing? 90s, Modesto, Stonehenge o Indoor? Bluffs on Turnbull Creek, TNo Outdoor? Hiking, fishing, hunting, caving, wandering aimlessly What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing? Hiking, climbing, wandering aimlessly, skiingo After you started climbing? 7 Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists): 6o After climbing: Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important) 1o Social 1o Physical challenge 1o Mental challenge 1o Opportunity to be outside 1o Escape real world worries 1o Physical fitness 1o Other (please list) It varies. What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? What about it?o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. Most of em What percentage of your friends climb? My first born sun, to Ra. What sacrifices have you made for climbing? At least 50k How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? No Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing? I'm much older. What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing? |
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Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
7 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
Upperlimits climbing gym, St. Louis Missouri 2000
o Outdoor?
Aquismon Mexico, 2000
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
Mainly caving, paddling, and camping, but some backpacking
o After you started climbing?
Everything with the exception of Base Jumping, lol.
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
9
o After climbing:
9
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social-7.5
o Physical challenge-8.5
o Mental challenge-8.5
o Opportunity to be outside-9
o Escape real world worries-7
o Physical fitness-7
o Other (please list)-9.5 The beauty of movement on rock, and the photobraphy involved
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
Not as much as I used to. Right now probably 30%, a year ago, I was spending about 75% of my waking time climbing
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. Probably 90%
What percentage of your friends climb?
75%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
One engagement (i.e. marriage), and a lifelong friendship was inadvertantly sacrificed this past summer. Those are the ones that stick out.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
Probably 5,000-7,000$
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
Beyond consolation!
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
More physically fit, and the way I live coincides with the stereotypical climber I guess. My love life definitely has changed, I try to only date climbers or at least someone who is into the outdoors. I'm lucky though, I've been with a climber for about 8 months now.
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Mar 13, 2007, 2:58 PM
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I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much!
Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
3.3 yrs
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor? Rochester NY, 2004
o Outdoor? Gunks NY, 2004
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
Equestrian, dirtbiking, mt biking, hiking/backpacking/camping, ultimate frisbee
o After you started climbing?
Equestrian, dirtbiking/motocross, mt biking, hiking/backpacking (more technical), ultimate frisbee, snowboarding (a few times)
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists): 5
o After climbing: 8
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social 4
o Physical challenge 3
o Mental challenge 2
o Opportunity to be outside 1
o Escape real world worries 5
o Physical fitness 6
o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? 25%
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. 45%
What percentage of your friends climb? 75%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing? Monetary sacrifices and some time from my other activities/hobbies.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? $2000+
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
of course.
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
Confidence, energy, fitness, strength, resilience to outdoor conditions of all sort, i can wear smaller shoes, i can tolerate a week sans shower, better balance and problem solving.
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Oh yeah! How could I forget the wandering aimlessly!
Thanks, Dingus!
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Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing? 37 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
o Outdoor? yes
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing? hiking and fishing
o After you started climbing? hiking skiing
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
o After climbing: 10
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social 8
o Physical challenge 2
o Mental challenge 2
o Opportunity to be outside 2
o Escape real world worries 2
o Physical fitness 3
o Other (please list)
go to cool and unique places
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? 20%
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. 50%
What percentage of your friends climb? 10%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing? Always been below poverty level and never wanted a career
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? hideous amounts
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
oh yes
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
my once sharp and analytical mind has been dulled but this has prevented me from becoming the unbearable little prig that I was expected to grow up to be so on the whole I'd say it was a vast improvement in my personality.
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How long have you been climbing? 34-35 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
o Outdoor? 1972 Rocky Butte boulder area.
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing? Hiking, xc and downhill skiing, camping, water skiing, shooting etc.
o After you started climbing? Same but less.
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
o After climbing: Before 9, after 7. (I blame age here.)
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social 9 (bottom of the pile)
o Physical challenge 3
o Mental challenge 3
o Opportunity to be outside 2
o Escape real world worries 2
o Physical fitness 2
o Other (please list) There is something deeply satisfing that I can't put into words
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? 2%
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. 20%
What percentage of your friends climb? 10%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing? Not sure I understand the question, it costs money and time which I gladly give. Since that is not "sacrifices", than response is none yet, but I stand prepared.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? None. Climbing is not an investment. You are planig on getting a financial return with an investment. Climbing is a money pit. I'm sure I've tossed in thousands into the money pit, not including gas to drive to Joshua Tree to get some winter rock for instance.
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing? Yes
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing? That are directly attributable to climbing and not aging 30 some odd years? When I compare myself to non-climbers my age, I am signifigantly, SIGNIFIGANTLY healthier. SIGNIFIGANTLY
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outdoorclimbing/jumping in natural springs
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o Mental challenge 5
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....i spend a lot of money/time/brought myself into DANGER
more then i have
yeah more or less...
happy all the time...when u tell someone your a climber then they watch you with other eyes...makes you feel comfortabl;e
ps: i know i didn't answer all right asd u wanted, nice research anyway
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climbhigh2005 wrote: I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much! Rock Climbing Survey How long have you been climbing?
regularly, 4.5 years, occasionally/seldom 3 years prior
In reply to: When and where was your first time climbing? o Indoor?
REI CLimbing arch, REI Natick MA, fall 1998
quincy quarries, quincy MA, 3/2003
In reply to: What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
In reply to: o After you started climbing?
In reply to: Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
In reply to: o After climbing:
In reply to: Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important) o Social o Physical challenge o Mental challenge o Opportunity to be outside o Escape real world worries o Physical fitness
all of the above relatively equivalent in my mind
In reply to: What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
In reply to: o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
what about it? this question is too open ended.
In reply to: What percentage of your friends climb?
In reply to: What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
ditched work, occasionally bailed on the GF (with significant notice, several weeks usually - non climber GF)
In reply to: How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
gear alone, $1100 over 4 years, including gear, home wall build materials, and a replacement transmission for my car.
In reply to: Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
In reply to: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
Not much, beyond embracing an enthusiasm for climbing. Oh wait, I forgopt the injuries...chronic tendonitis in my left forearm, chronically sore finger knuckles...
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Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
~5 yrs? longer?
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
o Outdoor?
some tiny random crag in virginia
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
backpacking,
o After you started climbing?
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):8
o After climbing:9
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o Social5
o Physical challenge1
o Mental challenge2
o Opportunity to be outside3
o Escape real world worries6
o Physical fitness4
o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
I dont know, but more than my other hobbies put together.
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
What gear ill need.
What percentage of your friends climb? 10-20%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
firstborn child.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? 5g's was my best guess
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
somewhat
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
im much stronger, my fingers are in funky shape though.
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uhoh
Mar 14, 2007, 1:18 PM
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A few months. Five or six.
Indoor - a few months ago.
Outdoor - never.
I played paintball for eight years.
After my first climb I started bouldering.
Escape =1/2
Physical challenge = 1/2
Mental challenge = 3
Fitness = 4
12 hours per week. It used to be twenty per week but open climb hours were scaled back.
None of my friends climb.
I fell last semester on a bouldering problem and my heel missed the crash pad. Every now and then my right heel starts to hurt, especially while working. I guess that's a sacrifice.
I have spent approximately $93 on climbing since I've started.
$73 on a pair of shoes
$10 for a carabiner
$10 on an entry fee for a climbing comp
I forgot to buy an ATC.
I traded a paintball gun for every other piece of equipment I have.
Yes, I would consider myself addicted to climbing.
As for changes, I feel slightly more confident about myself.
I also feel like a bear that has the strength of two bears.
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dripdry
Mar 14, 2007, 2:42 PM
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climbhigh2005 wrote: I am doing research on the affects of rock climbing, so I would really appreciate it if you could copy and paste this and reply to the questions... Thanks so much! Rock Climbing Survey How long have you been climbing? 2 years When and where was your first time climbing? o Indoor? January 2005, Libertyville Sports Complex o Outdoor? Devil's Lake, probably May of 2005 What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing? Does Martial Arts count if some of it is done on beaches and places like that? Running. o After you started climbing? Some running. Hiking and camping. Does yoga count? Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists): 5 o After climbing: 7 Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important) o Social 6 o Physical challenge 3 o Mental challenge 2 o Opportunity to be outside 5 o Escape real world worries 1 o Physical fitness 4 o Other (please list) What percentage of your time do you spend climbing? 2 hours a day plus weekends ~ 20% o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc. 5% ? What percentage of your friends climb? ~25% What sacrifices have you made for climbing? -Left a girlfriend who was overly demanding and wanted me around too much for me to be able to climb much at all. -Have passed up sex for climbing -Taken a more flexible job to climb -Eat less food (junk food) -Give up going out for weeks on end in order to save money for trips/gear -Have passed up outings with non-climbing friends in order to climb. How much money do you think you have invested in climbing? In trips/gear etc.? All money having to do with getting to climb? $3000-4000. Much more in the future. Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing? I can stop whenever I want! I'm addicted to needing time by myself, using up all my extra energy. Climbing is just a great outlet for that. So, put me down as a yes. What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing? More positive, more assertive, more encouraging. The successful qualities in a climber are now what I look for in friends and lovers ie energy, some drive/goals, positive attitude, never gives up, encouraging, intelligent or thoughtful, a little crazy. I've gotten stronger (duh) I'm calmer in stressful situations. I'm more confident in making definitive decisions. I pay more attention to animals and nature. I'm more self-sufficient. I'm more fitness/health conscious about my body and food (although I haven't broken my beer, taco, or German food habits yet) I look at porn of the gear variety. Instead of looking at scenery while driving, I look for walls/rocks/buildings to "see if it'll go". This drives people nuts.
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aglane
Mar 15, 2007, 2:30 AM
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There's only one major affect of climbing that I know of, the high of exhaustion/satisfaction.
Acrophiliac, I am.
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overlord
Mar 15, 2007, 8:40 AM
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Rock Climbing Survey
How long have you been climbing?
approx 6 years
When and where was your first time climbing?
o Indoor?
2001, primary school Lava, Celje
o Outdoor?
2001, Tremarje near Celje (both dates are a best guess, it both did happen on the same year, and i was outside before starting indoors)
What kinds of outdoor recreation did you participate in before climbing?
orienteering, mountannering, MTB, some trail running.
o After you started climbing?
all of the above, just less time spent on each.
Described your attitude toward the environment before climbing (1= not caring, littering and 10=tree hugging environmentalists):
8
o After climbing:
8
Rank the importance of why you climb (1=most important)
o 5Social
o 2Physical challenge
o 1Mental challenge
o 6Opportunity to be outside
o 4Escape real world worries
o 3Physical fitness
o Other (please list)
What percentage of your time do you spend climbing?
8-16h/week, os that would be 5-10% i guess.
o What about thinking about climbing/preparing for climbing/driving to a climbing destination/etc.
2%
What percentage of your friends climb?
about 50%
What sacrifices have you made for climbing?
i guess it was a contributing factor in my las tbreakup. lots of time spent.
How much money do you think you have invested in climbing?
about 500$
Would you consider yourself addicted to climbing?
yes
What changes have you seen in yourself since you started climbing?
i am more mentally and emotionally stable, in better physical shape, it has definitely improved my movement skills and balance and i can concentrate much better.
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