Squid Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm absolutely uninspired for climbing. This is the first spring since I started climbing that I don't have a 12page ticklist to guide me through the warm sunny months. I want to like climbing, but right now it has the same appeal as mowing the lawn- just another grind, just another chore. I know I'm not the first to feel this way, so how do you crusty old farts keep the romance alive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Sorry to point out that it appears the first option is to instead argue about climbing on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Im taking this to cafe sensitivoso and asking for a hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Do you want to go climbing? If you watch me climbing, it will give you a big confidence boost which might propel you to the next stage of enthusiam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackY Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 If your a sport climber go trad climbing. Take a trip to a new climbing destination. Climb with someone who is much better than you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlwind Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 trips always seem to spark the stoke for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Ok, Oly, we're going to go on a climbing trip together to a new destination. Teach me how to climb trad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 where haven't you been climbing at yet. lets go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 JTree & Sierras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 jtree you have been to indian creek/moab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm absolutely uninspired for climbing. This is the first spring since I started climbing that I don't have a 12page ticklist to guide me through the warm sunny months. I want to like climbing, but right now it has the same appeal as mowing the lawn- just another grind, just another chore. I know I'm not the first to feel this way, so how do you crusty old farts keep the romance alive? have you ever considered selling your shirt and buying a pad? bouldering is the new black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Squid, i am in the same damn funk! 3 years ago, i was taking on a peak a week. this year - i'm just out for exercise. i think the crew has to rally around and inspire you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Go fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillcrankin Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm absolutely uninspired for climbing. This is the first spring since I started climbing that I don't have a 12page ticklist to guide me through the warm sunny months. I want to like climbing, but right now it has the same appeal as mowing the lawn- just another grind, just another chore. I know I'm not the first to feel this way, so how do you crusty old farts keep the romance alive? Huck the f###ing "ticklist" and go climbing just for the fun of it. Enjoy being outdoors just for the beauty of it. Slow down, smell the tincture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Or go fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Drop acid and free solo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yeah, that does sound better. But your insurance won't cover you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 i reserve that line for when i wimp out on lead. actually, i say that a lot. you might be on to something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric8 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 go climbing with a motivated partner on something that challenges you, something kinda long to. motivation can be infecious. similary climbing 5.8's with an unmotivated partner can be as depressing as your daily whack off in the shower additionally motivation can be gained from the fact that if an uber hottie like steph davis sees you and she climbs harder than you she will probably think your a tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtveld Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Have a couple of kids. Less time for climbing + more for guidebooks = ten-year project list in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Have a couple of kids. Take them climbing...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 That's just the lust that's gone, the love is still there, it's just not as obvious, and you have to work harder with less reward to get the same appreciation. Welcome to familiarity breeding contempt, and you saying: "Go To Hell, Contempt!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Erics- you both made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Look at climbing porn. Start a stoke thread. Teach me how to climb trad. I thought you climbed trad d00d? Have you been to the city of rocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 a good guidebook session with a nice fresh highlighter to a place you haven't been will do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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