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fire_eyes
Mar 4, 2005, 11:14 PM
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I LOVE THIS THREAD.
Much of this advice applies to every other area of our lives too...
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wa_hoo
Mar 7, 2005, 2:03 AM
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In reply to: Good stuff. Mods- can this be a sticky in the beginners forum?
Great idea - how about it mods?
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ctardi
Mar 7, 2005, 2:52 AM
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In reply to: Good stuff. Mods- can this be a sticky in the beginners forum?
It is in the beginners FAQ.
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bad_lil_kitty
Mar 8, 2005, 12:07 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Thanks guys, I'm kind of proud of that post. I'd be honored if any of the old guys from this site had something to add! Jgill, bvb, curt, elcapbuzz (well not quite old), brutusofwide, base104, Karlbaba.... and countless others. What do you guys think? Travis I think you shouldn't call them "old." -Jay
My sentiments as well, Jay :)
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nedsurf
Mar 8, 2005, 12:55 AM
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This post is kind of like that Bazz Lurman spoken word/techno song. :lol: seriously, i like much of what you said.
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flyinchicken
Mar 9, 2005, 7:38 AM
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Your post is exactly what I was looking for when I joined tonight.
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ctardi
Mar 9, 2005, 6:37 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Good stuff. Mods- can this be a sticky in the beginners forum? Great idea - how about it mods?
Like I said, it's now in the FAQ
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wa_hoo
Mar 16, 2005, 2:34 AM
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bump
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livinontheedge
Mar 21, 2005, 7:35 AM
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great post!!! i love it... helped me out a ton.. since im a beginner myself, those are the thing i worry about, shoes and all that other stuff.. i guess i shouldnt and actually worry about other things,not that stuff! thanks!:)
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cragcrawler
Mar 24, 2005, 6:36 PM
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There is a wealth of knowledge in this thread. Thanks
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trust
Mar 24, 2005, 7:04 PM
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thanks that was worth reading and a lot of GREAT info. Thanks again :lol:
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singingwater
Mar 27, 2005, 5:20 PM
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Yeah amazing thread especially for a noob like me. I got really sick this weekend and this post really motavated me to get back on the wall as soon as i was sure I wasnt going to puke everywhere. I will also go on a road trip as soon as possible. thanks for the advice!
Elise
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scuclimber
Apr 22, 2005, 9:05 AM
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I'm glad this is a sticky now. I resurrected it once. Awesome thread.
Colin
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gabriel
Apr 27, 2005, 11:36 PM
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Awesome to the max. I've been climbing off and on for awhile now, but just recently have I started to really get into it. Came to the beginners forum and found this great thread - stickied even.
Good stuff, tenn_dawg.
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klutz_o_matic
May 3, 2005, 8:29 PM
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Right on! I was first introduced to climbing via the gym several years ago but have just taken it up in earnest. Your words cut right to the heart of it all.
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elissa01
May 3, 2005, 10:35 PM
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good job :D it's a really good thread
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moonrocks
May 20, 2005, 7:06 PM
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honestly that post was beautiful. I am most definitely a new climber and looking forward to chatting with those wise ones and taking all of it in. Thanks for bringing some beauty to being new.
Peace and love.
Moons
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mgoodro
Jun 3, 2005, 3:42 AM
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Words to live by; I'd like to hang this up and memorize it, a la the Boy Scout Oath. Thank you Travis, for one of the best posts I've read yet.
My 2˘ for this $100 thread.
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static_endurance
Jun 3, 2005, 4:16 AM
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Very nice.
Whenever this post resurfaces on the front page, i can't help but read it and smile. Something i'll remember wherever climbing takes me.
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static_endurance
Jun 3, 2005, 4:22 AM
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Very nice.
Whenever this post resurfaces on the front page, i can't help but read it and smile. Something i'll remember wherever climbing takes me.
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shroomhauler
Jun 4, 2005, 4:09 AM
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Travis,
Thank you for the insight. Like i said to the guys when returning rented gear this past weekend at Nelson Rocks via ferrata "What a strange and wonderful world you have here". I cant wait to become immersed in it.
Be safe,
George
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swimducati
Jun 4, 2005, 4:26 AM
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Travis, your post is very inspiring and since i happen to be a young climber and relatively new to the sport, it helps to point me in the right direction, not only for climbing but for life. Thanks again
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korrigan
Jun 6, 2005, 9:44 PM
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In reply to: I read your story, and I like it Dingus! I especially like the part where he started laughing at you and you got angry. Every climber has those demons on their shoulders, and every climber fights those battles. In reply to: "You’re not alone my young friend.” “Your buddies over there are all getting drunk right now because at least half of them suffered through the same thoughts as you today. None of you will dare admit that you’re in over your head. You all go on posturing and preening and drinking the night away, all the while hoping no one will notice the smell of fear emanating from your pores."
Now that's a bit good.
In reply to: I love it. Travis
Me too.
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stitch997
Jul 2, 2005, 6:56 PM
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there are words to live by. Not just in the would of climbing but all walks of life. I know the more you listen the more you learn. keep up the words of wisdom, because I and others are nothing but spunges.
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sakura
Jul 5, 2005, 7:05 AM
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tenn_dawg,
Thanx very much i am from Edinburgh, Scotland and i came past this website as i have only started rock climbing and have become madly in love with it. I was trying to look for info on rock climbing and as u mentioned i was asking about gear etc but i didnt ask and respect other people as climbers.
The best tip i think i can get.
If ur ever in Scotland take a look down in Edinburgh and go to the local Alien Rock (thats Alien Rock 1 (you tell any taxi driver its near the old Harry Ramsdens and they'll know)) and the guyz there are great they'll let u know where to go and how things happen etc.
Anyway cheers again.
Chris
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