Originally Posted By skcreidc
I need all the inspiration I can get.


Well, my first post here didn't offer any of that frown

Honestly, I am amazed when watching climbers. It really does get my adrenaline pumping just watching.

It's a fairly popular sport here. We don't have any huge rocks like you do out west, but we have some decent bluffs to take on, and there are several places in nearby towns where they have practice walls.

When I lived in Sylmar, CA there used to be a lot of hang gliders that took off above there. For me, that's a lot like climbing. It looks like a ton of fun, and I am amazed by those who do it. Aside from the gear and skills, I have to think it takes a strong sense of confidence in oneself, and the tenacity to retain it the entire time your at it. There's a lot to be said for those qualities.

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