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chelseaRae
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i'm writing a paper for my college class on the only thing i could think of. why climb? why risk our lives and spend our money and free time to climb a rock? so go ahead, give me your opinion, it would be greatly appreciated! :)
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shimanilami
Aug 13, 2009, 8:10 PM
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I climb for the babes, obviously.
And what else am I supposed to do with all this gear?
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bill413
Aug 13, 2009, 8:13 PM
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Because I hate (well, at least dislike (well, frequently I'd rather not)) hiking the long way round to get to the top.
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gmggg
Aug 13, 2009, 8:14 PM
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To get away from questions like this.
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Merkin
Aug 13, 2009, 8:24 PM
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For the chicks.
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Bats
Aug 13, 2009, 8:27 PM
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For the high, man!
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mnottingham
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Why? Why not! Why surf in shark-infested waters? Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Why huff chemicals from aerosol cans ? Why force puppies and kittens to fight to the death?
Because it's kind of scary, which makes it REALLY FUN
Why? "If you have to ask, you'll never know"
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CrazyPetie
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enlightenment
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choplops
Aug 14, 2009, 12:22 AM
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I climb so I can troll the forums of rockclimbing.com
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milesenoell
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it's interesting. and feels good.
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rockandlice
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Other than rocks, I don't.
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho
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Cause its so damn fun. Its mainly about the climbing, but there are other perks. Taking trips, camping, meeting different folks, finding YOUR perfect line, pushing your limits, and the feeling of accomplishment or achievement after sending your proj.
Stop cheating on your paper, write it on your own. 
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uni_jim
Aug 14, 2009, 3:56 AM
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chelseaRae wrote: i'm writing a paper for my college class on the only thing i could think of. why climb? why risk our lives and spend our money and free time to climb a rock? so go ahead, give me your opinion, it would be greatly appreciated! :)
i climb because it is too steep to walk.
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keepitlow
Aug 17, 2009, 8:36 PM
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I'm just a beginner I like the feel of 4 limbs moving in concert and the relaxed yet concentrated mind. Don't like risking my life though. Too old and don't heal up like a young guy. so I take it easy.
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Edvin
Aug 17, 2009, 10:23 PM
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Because my mum told me not too
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marc801
Aug 17, 2009, 10:40 PM
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chelseaRae wrote: i'm writing a paper for my college class on the only thing i could think of. why climb? why risk our lives and spend our money and free time to climb a rock? so go ahead, give me your opinion, it would be greatly appreciated! :)
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bill413
Aug 18, 2009, 12:06 AM
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marc801 wrote: chelseaRae wrote: i'm writing a paper for my college class on the only thing i could think of. why climb? why risk our lives and spend our money and free time to climb a rock? so go ahead, give me your opinion, it would be greatly appreciated! :) This is the most originalist paper topic evar! OMG I bet that's never been asked b 4!!!
True, I don't think the "spend our money" aspect has been adequately addressed when I've seen previous *ahem* research on the topic.
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sungam
Aug 18, 2009, 11:17 PM
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It all started that fateful day when me and my buddy Josh A dropped a bunch of mesculin and listened to the whisper of the mountain...
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Crimpcramp
Aug 18, 2009, 11:34 PM
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I climb because there is nothing like it, I feel like is it an incredible meditation. It exercises not only my body but my mind. I think climbing gives me a heightened ability to find peace in moments full of chaos and you know you are really living when you find your on a 15-20ft run out on a route above your skill level ..... hell the girls ain't too bad too
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dorienc
Aug 18, 2009, 11:40 PM
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I'm too clumsy to dance, too old to party, and I can't stand golf.
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sungam
Aug 18, 2009, 11:40 PM
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Crimpcramp wrote: the girls ain't too bad too
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sungam
Aug 18, 2009, 11:45 PM
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dorienc wrote: too old to party
Ah, well, deep water aid soloing it is, then.
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best reason ever! but in all seriousness climbing is something different to everyone there is no one right reason why we climb, personally i climb to test the limits of my mind and body, not to mention buying gear is really fun 
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