climbandride Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 My climbing partner left for a few months and I'm looking for someone to meet up with this winter and into the spring. I'm a chick (I was told to add that) who has been climbing for just under a year, consistently climbing high 10's, with some low 11's and occassionally, some upper 11's. I can lead sport without any problems and just started trad this past summer, so I'm not as strong there, but it's coming. I'm currently in Bremerton, have a membership to VW, am off work by 2:30 daily, weekends free (except for skiing/snowboarding and occassionally horse shows) and just back training 4-5 days a week after a couple months off. I have access to a complete rack--trad and sport, so if anyone wants to climb in or out, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosolo Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Hi, I may be interested but am on the other side of the state. I have been climbing a while so trad, sport whatever, I like it all. Currently interested in ice (tis the season) but can rock out too....just need to pick the times right. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climbandride Posted January 14, 2005 Author Share Posted January 14, 2005 I'm down with a lil road trip... where are you? When the weather warms up a bit--hopefully soon, except IN the mts, I'd like to spend a weekend at Frenchmen's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janez_Ales Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Training is for those who like to suffer and have no fun, climbing all the time is for those who like to suffer more and have fun doing it. So before you waste another 17 years of your life, just like I did, tryin to balance teaching and climbing with another ten hobbies of yours, say no to everyhing, get your ice tools and move to Canmore You will never look back! Well, maybe on a Friday night, when you have a flue and nothing better to do than browse cc.com We will not hold the fact that you call yourself a "chick" against you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climbandride Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 I'm trying to screw everything and just climb, since I seem to be decent at it. I have a lot of upper body strength and long arms and legs, which seems to occasionally work against me, but I'm now starting to lap 11's at the gym and climbing 6 days a week for 2-4 hours a night is heaven for me! Maybe I should get rid of my climbing partner/boyfriend more often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janez_Ales Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 On the funny note, "no boyfriend" will definintely help climbing but so does "no girlfriend" for guys As far as climbing 6 times 2-4 hours a night on plastic is concerned, not that I do it, not that I could do it, not that I would want to do it, but your tendons must be very strong if you are going to get away without any permanent injury. When I started climbing sport I wwas cranking 12's in three months, it lasted for 3 years, with occasional 13. But that was it. Injury. My right elbow still feels it when I overdoit. My schedulle was mostly climb 2-3 days/week on Medetiranean coast plus two evening sessions bouldering on south facing building walls - bridges. Now I am happy with a few trad 12's a year, a lot of alpine stuff, and of course a lot of ice, so a variety does best for your "cross" training... Enjoy your weekends, I am still paying the dues to the bugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncascademtns Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 You picked a great hobby to start but good advice: Don't give up the old ones. Variety is best. I climb but I also enjoy many other hobbies. Keep them all open. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climbandride Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 Oh, I have many hobbies... I still run or cycle 5 days a week, still have my horse that I teach on and compete on the A circuit with, not to mention that I try to get on the mountain on skis or my board every weekend, play soccer on Wednesday nights and then I coach track in the spring... I definately have not given anything up to climb. I tend to do so many things decently that I wonder how good I could be at one thing if I just focused on it. Hmmmm... what a thought to ponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncascademtns Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 I think climbing 10's and 11's is a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janez_Ales Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 The most rewarding moments of my teaching carear were when students asked themselfs the right question! I am not saying that there is only one right answer here, but the question is deffinitely the right one... keep pondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I'm not clear what you want to climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalo Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I think you're too motivated to ever climb with me, but I'm impressed by your enthusiasm. What do you do for a living, and where can I get some of your drugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climbandride Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 I just want someone/some people to climb with whenever. Either inside or out--as the weather gets progressively nicer. I'm down with trad or sport, even bouldering, although I haven't had the opportunity to try bouldering outside. I can lead a solid 10 sport, and trad uh, about a 9, but I'm willing to climb with anyone that is "safe" and willing to try anything--rating wise. You never know what is possible, unless you try! I'm a PE teacher for K-7 and a TA for 1st and 2nd grades. Unfortunately, it's not what I'd like to be doing for a living and sorry, no drugs. Coffee on occassion, but if anything, I should be taking something to mellow me out, since I get minimal amounts of sleep at night. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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