Rock climbing: Bouldering,Sport,Trad, Free solo, Deep water

I've gone wall climbing and I love it. Can't imagine doing it on actual rock (like what he's doing) since I guess my grip just sucks. Really sweet how he went completely horizontal, though.

I usually only climb in gyms, but a few months ago I got to climb this spot in Hawaii:http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2010/06/...at-waimea-bay/

It was pretty amazing, we had the wall to ourselves and got to watch the biggest waves I've ever seen.

Kuriin_sl said:

I've gone wall climbing and I love it. Can't imagine doing it on actual rock (like what he's doing) since I guess my grip just sucks. Really sweet how he went completely horizontal, though.

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You just have to practice. I have been climbing with my brother for years now, and he trains daily, for most of the year, and it really shows when we go outdoors; his grip stamina, etc... are much better than mine. That's not to say that you have to go that route to enjoy yourself, I've climbed a couple 5-11D by just climbing a few times a week and letting experience lead me.

Man, I fucking love the Red. What's your home crag? We've got some decent stuff down here in Austin, but it just doesn't compare with the perfect, sculpted stone they've got in Ky.

I've been indoor climbing a few times and loved it. I decided I'm going to try out the gym near me (Portland Rock Gym) this Friday. If I like it I'll probably get a membership and start going regularly.

Loki_sl said:

Man, I fucking love the Red. What's your home crag? We've got some decent stuff down here in Austin, but it just doesn't compare with the perfect, sculpted stone they've got in Ky.

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I live about two hours from the Red; probably go there once or twice a year. I used to go to the Obed in Knoxville weekly but switched to mostly bouldering since moving to Chattanooga.

Good to see Loki made the move.

My climbing has suffered in the past 2 years, with basically rebuilding the house and then having a kid. Sucks.

I live in the best area for climbing too... doubles the pain somewhat.

I shall climb more next year.

Goin down to Red River this spring.

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuide/

Is that site pretty up to date for any of you that climb there a lot?

NSFW

Vodo_sl said:

Goin down to Red River this spring.

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuide/

Is that site pretty up to date for any of you that climb there a lot?

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Yeah, it's up to date. The new guide book(s) for the red just came out as well.

I was climbing 2-3 times a week at the local gym for about a year before I dislocated a patellar tendon doing something else, and have been lazy while rehabbing it for the last 3 months. I'm hoping to get down to the Red this spring/summer if I can get a solid week or two off at the same time as my belay partner.

Well, this thread pertains to my interest...

I manage a climbing gym in North Carolina, am the head route setter, and coach the climbing team here. Nice to know there are fellow nerds who like rock climbing.

Woad_sl said:

I've been indoor climbing a few times and loved it. I decided I'm going to try out the gym near me (Portland Rock Gym) this Friday. If I like it I'll probably get a membership and start going regularly.

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Fuck I'm sore, but had a good time. Was able to do a 5.8 before I lost all my grip strength. Found out there's a new gym even closer to me so I'll probably be checking that out this week. Hopefully I'll hurt less afterwards.

vGrade_sl said:

The main lead wall at my gym

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Motherfucker thats HUGE LOL.
I WISH my home gym was that big. Where's that located?

Also this is my goal for the end of this coming summer. Mount Gimli in BC.