Uncle_Tricky Posted February 21, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Gymnast Dancer Circus acrobat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 And of course, Homeless Beggar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducknut Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 raptor biologist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted February 21, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Bonsai tree collector Search and Rescue Rainforest researcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted February 21, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr._Natural Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 land surveying involves orientation skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Carpenter involves swinging tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr._Natural Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 nice troll, but no swinging tools joke here. move along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Climbing gym employee, since it doesn't really relate to real climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Prostitute/Gigolo - good practice for guiding, climbing with anyone who will pay you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottP Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Cannabis farmer specializing in potted plants nestled in the crown of old growth redwood trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 lineman, logger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Used car salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted February 22, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Dru and ScottP - For getting this moved to spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 seems like it got moved to spray after YOUR post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 22, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 22, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 22, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottP Posted February 22, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Dru and ScottP - For getting this moved to spray. oh wait. I meant It seems to belong there anyways.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Outdoor retailer NOLSE course taker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 daycare provider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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