fenderfour Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'm not asking why you climb, just what you get out of it. A group of my friends was discussing this the other night. It was pretty interesting to hear the responses. Everything from a puzzle to solve to an opportunity for solitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I appreciate sleeping, food, sunny meadows, company, flat ground, good health, etc so much more after some sporty conditions up in the mountains. Otherwise you take all that stuff for granted quickly. You are reminded how good life is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehead Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Ah, pure ego. Pure ego stroking. The "I'm tougher than you, meaner than you, stronger than you, smarter than you, luckier than you, quicker than you--because I climb harder than you" attitude. All those things that separate the men from the boys, the elite from the riffraff. Not that everyone chestbeats about it as readily as some do but I have to laugh when I hear someone claim some lofty goal when deep inside is the little ego man struggling to assert his superiority by defining his image as a climber. But yeah, I like the simple pleasures of cold water, warm food and drink, and freedom to sleep under the stars by a mountain lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripped Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 It's all about the Elvis Leg. Be afraid, be very afraid. Nothing quite like staring at your own fear and besting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 provides an outlet for releasing tension and that allows me to live within the bounds of society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 provides an outlet for releasing tension and that allows me to live within the bounds of society. What gives you the idea you ARE living within the bounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I can climb even without the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 provides an outlet for releasing tension and that allows me to live within the bounds of society. What gives you the idea you ARE living within the bounds? the parole officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Good on yer mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 I like the way climbing pushes you. It pushes the limits of your body and the limits of your fear. It hasn't been a good day climbing unless you 've scared the bejeezus outta yourself at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I don't really need to be scared each time. I've had as much fun climbing the west ridge of n. twin with good friends or skiing helens as I have on scary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Some fear is good. Too much fear is very unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Some people like to drive around in traffic with their radio on low. Others like to get in the fast lane and pass everyone with the music blasting. Climbing helps me turn up the volume on life. Otherwise I might fall asleep. For me, it's not about fear, it's about stimulation. It's about the clarity of mind and sharpness of my senses when I do something that actually requires some attention and makes me turn off the auto pilot--- the auto pilot that numbs my mind and makes yesterday roll into today. It's about breaking the spell and opening my eyes to the present-- the right now!! Some people live their whole lives without ever waking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 i just like to go outside and play. that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I get this out of climbing a big fukin' smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 i just like to go outside and play. that's all. and get dirty, and work hard... face my ultimate limits of what I am capable of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 Right on Distel "It's bloody good fun." -Joe Simpson Going outside and playing could be soccer or a hike. Instead you choose to risk life and limb. Dammit climbers are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 i dont think i am "risking life and limb" when i go climbing. if that's what i wanted to do i would drop acid and free solo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'm not asking why you climb, just what you get out of it. What is the difference, please? Are you saying there are reasons for climbing that are not results of climbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRoark Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I think it's making my dick bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 dru he's just asking a question, not proposing a query Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_johnson Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 (edited) I climb because I don't give a shit about anyone else but me and who ever my partner is at the moment. Other than that its all about me and making myself happy and wise. Huh, maybe that is why I can't keep a lady or stay married. Edited February 9, 2004 by jack_johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I climb because I don't give a shit about anyone else but me and who ever my partner is at the moment. Other than that its all about me and making myself happy and wise. Huh, maybe that is why I can't keep a lady or stay married. I KNOW WHO YOU ARE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohanon Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 My friend Mike said you nancies were a bunch of talk. Why ya give a fuck? Just go climb it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 It's hard to climb in cyberspace, so we talk. We all need a little something to do while at home, so here it is. BTW - Fuck off, I'm Irish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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