Rock climbing: Bouldering,Sport,Trad, Free solo, Deep water
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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.
It was pretty amazing, we had the wall to ourselves and got to watch the biggest waves I've ever seen.
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.
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.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.
vGrade
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Yes the red is awesome but I am jealous Loki. You live in the state with the bouldering proving grounds! I live in North GA so my destination place is The Stone Fort in TN, Horsepens40, and Rocktown GA. We also had the nations largest gym open up two years ago which they decided to build 20 minutes from my house!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.
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?
http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuide/
Is that site pretty up to date for any of you that climb there a lot?
McQueen
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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.
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.
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.
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.
