The Adrenaline Rush

One of the things I seek out in life is new, exciting experiences. Every time I climb, I get that feeling that I am doing something new and exciting and I love the adrenaline rush it gives me as I move up the cliff. I have learned to turn fear into excitement!

The Challenge

I’m always looking for new challenges, and with climbing, there is a limitless lifetime of challenges awaiting me.

The Lifelong Pursuit

There will never be a time where I can say “I’ll never do anything harder than this,”, or “Well, this is all climbing has to offer…I climbed the best route.”

Solitude

Life gets busier and busier by the day. Climbing gives me the opportunity to retreat to places where few people ever go; where I am by myself on a cliff-side, experiencing the world as it was originally created, away from all the hustle and bustle of life.

Training

It’s rare that training for a sport is always enjoyable. However, in the case of climbing, the best training is climbing, climbing, and more climbing! In addition to simply climbing, learning various additional strength techniques is great fun to me, and  love how so many other exercises lend themselves to climbing, such as Yoga.

Community

Climbers have a unique community. Coming from all different walks of life, climbers share the unique bond of being climbers and no matter what can instantly connect. The sense of community among climbers is strong and is something to never be taken for granted. Through the climbing community you can build skill, learn about new areas,  and build a great network of friends.

Revitalizing and Recharging

There is nothing that I find to be more recharging and refreshing than getting out climbing. I think this is the greatest reason I love climbing. By stepping out into the wilderness and climbing my mind, soul, and body is refreshed more than it is anywhere else.