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crag
Mar 22, 2004, 1:55 PM
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In reply to: ....I like the smell of my gears...am i the only one?
I love the smell of nylon, aluminum, chalk & sweat in the morning.
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hyhuu
Mar 22, 2004, 1:59 PM
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In reply to: Because like, dude, when I climb it's like DUUUDE, and then its like... I, mean duuuuuuude, you know dude? But then at one moment you are like... duude, and then the next its totaly DUDE, and then... its just out there dude.
Totally ...... dude
Seriously, Why? ... well why not?
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ouflyboy9
Mar 22, 2004, 3:43 PM
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I climb to relax and forget about all of the bull**** going on in the world. When I'm climbing It's just me and my thoughts.
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jcr
Mar 22, 2004, 3:49 PM
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ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!
JC
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dingus
Mar 22, 2004, 3:56 PM
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Issues my man. I have issues.
DMT
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mrmons
Mar 22, 2004, 5:32 PM
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Because I failed as a heavy metal drummer. :cry:
Mr. Mons :twisted:
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chronicle
Mar 22, 2004, 6:21 PM
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I am an adrenaline junkie. I skydive, white water kayak, climb. I love the adrenaline. Also, the physical challenge of climbing. That is what originally drew me to it. But nothing beats the adrenaline rush.
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bukel
Mar 24, 2004, 5:31 PM
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I have been trying to answer this question and has not been easy.
Rock climbing gives me that feeling of being alive. Testing my limits in a natural environment is something other activities don’t have.
I have always loved outdoors. In nature I feel part of a whole, part of the creation. I can witness the magnificent of the creation. I began to enjoy nature with mountain biking; now I love to rock climb. It has gone into my soul, it’s a need, and it’s an addiction. It’s all about being free and feel alive. Getting to places and doing things that others don’t or wouldn’t go or do.
So many times while climbing, camping, or just walking through nature, while I was marveled with all that beauty, that silence, that magic… I really can’t comprehend that people don’t like to be there but I am thankful they don’t because people tend to destroy the beauty in this life and part of the magic resides on the solitude you can experiment out there.
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leinosaur
Mar 24, 2004, 6:31 PM
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check out Johnathon Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach on the topic of "Why Get High" (like a bird, not so much like Jay & Silent Bob)
you'll dig it, it's short, it'll improve your paper
leinosaur
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sevrdhed
Mar 24, 2004, 7:03 PM
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I climb because I have to have SOME reason to take off my shirt in public.
Steve
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To hang out with hot muscley near-naked men. Mmm...
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crag
Mar 24, 2004, 8:32 PM
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PrAna bippy tops, tats & piercing.
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buzzard
Mar 24, 2004, 8:47 PM
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Watch the movie Touching the Void. Or read the book.
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straightedgeteen
Mar 25, 2004, 12:49 AM
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to help me think and be free
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frantik
Mar 25, 2004, 1:14 AM
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Because I think it's fun!
The physical challenge.
The mental challenge.
The physical effects climbing has had on my body.
It's another activity done outdoors.
And did I say I think it's FUN!
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reprieve
Mar 27, 2004, 8:41 PM
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...because I LOVE gym rats... :roll:
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smellyhippie
Mar 27, 2004, 9:55 PM
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The chicks dig it!
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k2exp2010
Mar 28, 2004, 1:46 AM
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Some reasons why people climb are ordinary and others are complicated.
For some of us, climbing is the tangible paradigm that we wake up with every morning to help understand the angst and appreciate the privileges.
It shows how planning at the base can get you through a crux.
It shows you how to counterbalance risk.
It says that mistakes are a good thing.
It numbs you to failure.
Now, climbing is not the end-and-be-all method of understanding how to plan, take risks and accept failure. Some of us continue to climb for these reasons, but we probably did not expect this much before starting. More than likely, we stumbled upon it by happenstance. I say we consider ourselves pretty lucky to have done so.
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cragmaster
Mar 28, 2004, 1:55 AM
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Why not?
I love ascending.
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rockchip
Mar 28, 2004, 2:09 AM
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I don't know, but it's kinda funny that people always want you to pull a reason for everything you do out of your butt. Why did you go out last night? Duh, cuz I wanted to?
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metolius21
Mar 28, 2004, 3:18 AM
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defhdfbnfgnfgn
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bvb
Mar 28, 2004, 7:00 AM
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for the free shoes, ropes, chalk, and pads.
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reprieve
Mar 29, 2004, 12:13 AM
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In reply to: for the free shoes, ropes, chalk, and pads.
yeah, well, we're not all legends
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climbhigh2005
Mar 30, 2004, 12:53 PM
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I'm done with the rough draft of my research paper... If anyone wants to read/edit it let me know... thanks again for everyones input!
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