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Profile : johnnyb336
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Registered: Apr 5, 2011, 2:15 AM
Last Logon: Aug 21, 2016, 4:45 PM
Posts: 3 (0.0 per day)
Local Time: Mar 19, 2024, 7:02 AM
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Personal Profile
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Name:
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Johnny O'Connell
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Occupation:
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Automotive Instructor
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Climbing, Camping, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Coins, Cars, Native American Artifacts, etc.
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johnnysnothere@aol.com
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More Info:
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Climbing is more of a newer pursuit for me. I only started in August of 2009 (had an incorrect date previously), rapelling at that. I started toproping by September at Little Lost Cove and The Chimneys. By late September, I started lead climbing at Table Rock and climbed Dirty Crack at Stone. I continued lead climbing at Table Rock nearly every weekend until late November. From then until March, I climbed the rock quarry at Rocky Face in the Brushies due to the excellent winter climbing. I started climbing heavily at Stone Mountain in March, with the goal of climbing every route. I usually climb with one partner and I always lead. I have not posted most of my climbs because I am not certain of the dates. I really enjoy climbing and do it for my own personal satisfaction, not bragging rights. My partner and I learned everything we know from reading and experimentation. I have found many climbers to be friendly and very helpful, especially at Stone Mountain. However, I have encountered many arrogant, pretentious climbers that almost caused me to quit climbing before I really even started. I think it is important to remember that everyone had to start somewhere and that being ugly and condescending to beginners is not a noble trait. I am always open to helping others, especially those new to the sport.
Proper climbing ethics are important to me and I try to always do my climbs properly. I never add additional fixed protection or use devices that could cause damage to the rock. I also never use my gear or other things such as trees to assist with my climbing. I am on the fence when it comes to sport climbing and don't mind it so much as long as it is clean and there is no hanging on the rope. I am still of the mindset that you are not supposed to fall. I have softened a bit over the years on some of my views after witnessing a death, among other things. That, and I am probably only about 50% sane.
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Climbing Profile
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Skills: Lead | Follow
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