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2 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
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How to learn to rock climb
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How I did it: So i have been going rock climbing for almost a full year now with friends. i have only ever made it up half way on my climbs. i have a fear of heights and i finally beat my fear. the last time i was at Upper Limits, i had climbed up to the top of a 5.6+ and felt amazing. i honestly cant wait to do it again. next one to do... 5.7- woot. im gonna do it and im not going to get down or give up until i do it. ok ill come down, but ill keep trying!!! Lessons & tips: trust your friends, dont over think, have fun! Resources: Upper Limits, Cameron, and anyone else who has been there with me |
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How I did it: The rock wall @ my gym. I joined a group of other people that met once a week and they helped me learn the basics and then every time I would go to the gym I would hit the wall first before doing other things. It was fun because I was always challenging myself to get better by either getting to the top, climbing a harder trail, etc... Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I taught myself. I'm an adrenaline junkie, so I didn't get professional instruction. I was at these cliffs one day with my friend, and I was like, dude, I'm going to climb this cliff. It was scary but when I made it to the top I had never felt better about myself! Now I climb all the time! Read how I did it…
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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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I WENT
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to Upper Limits in Bloomington yesterday, and i did it. I climbed half way up a 5.6 and i felt very accomplished. i definitely felt safer having Cameron belay. i was kinda worried that he couldnt hold my weight, but he did. the automatic belay thing is scary. I had a ton of fun and cant wait to go again. Im going to climb it to the top next time, and if not i fail!
