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Oh, and it would be cool to climb with some ladies. I've only climbed with my BF so far.

Thanks for the tips. I can follow comfortably up to 5.8, I have been shown how to make gear anchors, but haven't done it. I can indeed belay and rappel. As of yet, I have no pro or rope, but rope is next on my list. I am up for all of it. I've never done ice climbing, but have done alpine and crag. I am learning to ski, and have an AT setup with skins. As far as safety, it always comes first. Not sure how to elaborate. I'd like to come out alive and in one piece, if at all possible. Basically, my objectives are to get experience. Cragging seems the most likely place to start, but I would up for anything that my potential, experienced, safe partner is willing to drag me out on. I'd like to be leading 5.7 or 8 before I get to be older than the hills myself.

Eager to learn and gain experience. I have been learning for about a year or so. I have done mostly crag climbing, but did Grand Teton and some in the Cirque of the Towers this summer. I have only led once; 5.2 or so. I live in Seattle, and am available most weekends. I love to laugh.

I recommend Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition book. She is an RD, and an athlete herself. As for energy, protein is not the way to go. Your body uses glucose for energy, regardless of body type. It's pure biochemistry. Protein is for rebuilding muscle, and can be used for making glucose, but only in the absence of carbohydrates. If you wake up feeling hungry, it's because you have used up your glycogen stores. The best way to restock them is with carbs. Whole grain for low GI, but carbs nonetheless. Have a little bowl of pasta before bed, its GI is surprisingly low (in the 40s to 60s). BTW, what credentials does your nutritionist have? I, as a grad student of nutrition, have qualms about recommending such high protein amounts. There is really no reason to consume over 1 g/kg body wt, even for endurance athletes such as yourself. In fact, too much protein can create problems with performance. Nancy Clark dude.

I'm a newbie in search of some gently used mountaineering boots. Women's size 5.5.