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Untitled 2 months ago

So I went out and did it yesterday – there was only one way out that that was to climb so just had to get on with it. I was well out of my comfort zone and didn’t really have a clue what is was doing, but after scaring the hell out of myself and a fall on the second pitch it got the the top! WHAT A FEELING!

Also found muscles I didn’t realize I had.



Untitled 6 months ago

I went a week ago with friends who taught me the basics, I really enjoyed it, and its such a workout! Now I just need a job so I can go more often! Excited :D



Untitled 7 months ago

I made it into the wilderness rescue training academy, they will be teaching me to climb and rappel.



bouldering 8 months ago

I went bouldering with some buddies, this is the first step I think, it is pretty challenging and requires hand and forearm strength.



Smartkookie has located her passport, now time to use it.

Last Class... 9 months ago

Is tomorrow (or today, if you want to be technical) and I’m a bit bummed because my knee is still bothering me and I don’t think I’ll be going. Or if I go, I probably shouldn’t be climbing as stairs are still bothersome for me. Logically I know I should let my knee heal and not risk greater injury, but I wanna climb some more!



Jan 09 9 months ago

I met an amazing guy in Iraq who loved to rock climb and now I can’t stop thinking about doing it. The only problem is, I live in SC and although there are rock climbing gyms, there is no “real” places to climb.



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Liking my classes 9 months ago

I’ve gone to two classes so far and I do like it. It is very challenging for me cause I’m a total weakling with little muscle strength and a bum shoulder, so it is a workout for me.



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Signed up 11 months ago

I finally signed up for a six-week beginner course that starts right after the new year. Now I need to figure out what gear to get before classes start. I’m figuring they’ll provide the harnesses, rope and other safety gear, but I probably should find a decent pair of “climbing” shoes.



1.5 years now 16 months ago

Been climbing for about a year and a half now. Not done any outdoor climbing yet, but I climb indoors about 3 times a week now. It is great exercise: builds strength, stamina and makes you think. A lot of people think its all about upper body strength but its not, it works everything: legs, back, stomach, shoulders, etc. I love it.

[The pic is from last year when I first started]



rock climbing 17 months ago

it’s a nice sport,you can have fun with your friends,it needs a little practice and sometimes excite the adrenaline.I’ve done freeclimbing which is really cool and a lot of adrenaline,but i don’t advise you:)



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