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.