Uncle_Tricky Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 I was trying to come up with a list of jobs that might give people the potential to quickly learn how to rock climb by providing relevant technical, physical or mental skills (Not jobs directly related to climbing such as "climbing guide.") A couple possibilities: arborist, rigger, yoga instructor, high-rise steel worker, window washer, roofer, wildfire rapeller, ??? Any ideas? This is for a magazine article. Quote
Ade Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Software Developer... After 40 hours of meaningless, counterproductive bullshit you'll be wallowing in so much self hate that winter alpine climbing will seem the sensible thing to do with what little time remains. Quote
EWolfe Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Bonsai tree collector Search and Rescue Rainforest researcher Quote
layton Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Software Developer... After 40 hours of meaningless, counterproductive bullshit you'll be wallowing in so much self hate that winter alpine climbing will seem the sensible thing to do with what little time remains. BINGO! Quote
Mr._Natural Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 land surveying involves orientation skills. Quote
Mr._Natural Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 nice troll, but no swinging tools joke here. move along. Quote
specialed Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Climbing gym employee, since it doesn't really relate to real climbing. Quote
Dru Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Prostitute/Gigolo - good practice for guiding, climbing with anyone who will pay you Quote
ScottP Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Cannabis farmer specializing in potted plants nestled in the crown of old growth redwood trees. Quote
EWolfe Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Adventure Photographer. David Hiser (photographer for Nat'l Geo) is a friend of the family's, and he has related on numerous occasion how creative he had to be to situate himself appropriately. Being 6'7" tall really helped for the larger gatherings. Quote
EWolfe Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Dru and ScottP - For getting this moved to spray. Quote
Dru Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 seems like it got moved to spray after YOUR post Quote
Alex Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Software Developer... After 40 hours of meaningless, counterproductive bullshit you'll be wallowing in so much self hate that winter alpine climbing will seem the sensible thing to do with what little time remains. Ade, I tried this approach, but it doesnt seem to be working. Oh sure I have learned valubale skills like pilfering chocolate treats from my group admin, but I am only climbing 2 days a week. When I consulted the NOLSe scale of climberdom, I realized to my chagrin that I was not actually a climber!!?!??! Please help! Thanks, Alex Quote
olyclimber Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 There is actually no hope for you. With only two days a week climbing, and five days a week of "birthday cake on floor 14" or "retirement party snacks on floor 9", you'll never be a NOLS "climber". However, you may be driven to extremes on your miniscule 2 day window, so Twight inspired rages may occur.......so just put on your headphones and crank up the Skinny Puppy. The North Ridge is going as you debug that code. Quote
AlpineK Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 seems like it got moved to spray after YOUR post Not that I had anything to do with it, but I would say the cause of the move relates more to you and Scott than Mr E. Quote
ScottP Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 My cannabis farmer post was legit. In certain places in this country (Humboldt County, CA for example) pot farming is a big part of the local economy and many people use it as their livelihood. Those who choose the crowns of redwood trees as the site of their operation use ropes and jumars for tending to their crops. My post is more on topic than the software developer, used car salesman or climbing gym manager posts. Quote
max Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Dru and ScottP - For getting this moved to spray. oh wait. I meant It seems to belong there anyways.... Quote
specialed Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Outdoor retailer NOLSE course taker Quote
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