a question for rock climbers?

[strollingbones]

i only allow my hubby or son do check my gear.....and then they do it several times...

 

[strollingbones]

my sons feet are deformed from climbing shoes......he wears a size 12.5 in normal shoes...he will cram into 10s in climbing shoes

 

[Politico]

In general what do rock climbers think of the word...splat?

Who cares? They are idiot rock climbers.

 

[strollingbones]

why do you say that

 

[westwall]

why do you say that

Probably because he has never enjoyed the feeling of conquering ones fears and the sense of accomplishment that one gets when you have figured out a route to the top that no one else has ever done. He probably hates anyone who does anything active. He probably looks at the picture below and says to himself "wow, that looks really unpleasant, and cold" whereas we say to ourselves "wow, look how beautiful that is! I wonder what the other side looks like?"

 

[Oldstyle]

In general what do rock climbers think of the word...splat?

Who cares? They are idiot rock climbers.

With all due respect, Politico...the vast majority of people I met through climbing were some of the more intelligent individuals I know.

 

[2aguy]

why do you say that

Probably because he has never enjoyed the feeling of conquering ones fears and the sense of accomplishment that one gets when you have figured out a route to the top that no one else has ever done. He probably hates anyone who does anything active. He probably looks at the picture below and says to himself "wow, that looks really unpleasant, and cold" whereas we say to ourselves "wow, look how beautiful that is! I wonder what the other side looks like?"

I agree with everything you said here....but I would say " Look how beautiful that is...let's get a helicopter and fly to the top......"

 

[Oldstyle]

I'm turning 60 on Monday...I think I've earned the right to act any way I please at this point!

 

[strollingbones]

whipper snapper!

 

[Oldstyle]

Only on a good day! LOL

 

[strollingbones]

i move like an old dog on a cold morning...simple as that....

most of the climbers i know are weirdly intelligent...

 

[Oldstyle]

i move like an old dog on a cold morning...simple as that....

most of the climbers i know are weirdly intelligent...

LOL I never claimed that climbers weren't a little weird, SB...I simply took offense at someone calling them "idiots". As for moving like an old dog? I'm a six Advil a day guy. That's from too many years of hockey.

 

[Ringel05]

why do you say that

Probably because he has never enjoyed the feeling of conquering ones fears and the sense of accomplishment that one gets when you have figured out a route to the top that no one else has ever done. He probably hates anyone who does anything active. He probably looks at the picture below and says to himself "wow, that looks really unpleasant, and cold" whereas we say to ourselves "wow, look how beautiful that is! I wonder what the other side looks like?"

No because they are idiots.

Ahhhh, projecting again, how cute.
You can go back out and play now.

 

[westwall]

i move like an old dog on a cold morning...simple as that....

most of the climbers i know are weirdly intelligent...

I've never yet met a dumb climber. Some were ignorant of the political wheels at work in the world because they simply didn't care, but they have all been smart. Unlike our little politico. He seems to be a bit of a troll...

 

[strollingbones]

and the belayer will catch ya lol

i dont do the otc....the more you do them the more you need them....i am amazed at the parts of the body that can hurt lolol

 

[strollingbones]

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to slide across
the finish line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, and shouting GERONIMO!!!”
― Bill McKenna

Bill McKenna Quotes Author of The Only Lesson

i want this read at my wake......

 

[Roadrunner]

I guess it's the free hand stuff that scares the crap out of me. I've done lots of stuff just for the thrill of it but that looks like complete insanity to me. But more power to folks who do it. Them are some cojones you guys got.

I have take insanely dangerous risks in my life, but, never for shit and giggles.

Unless there would be treasure at the top, I ain't climbing no damned cliff.

Ya'll have fun though.

 

[Roadrunner]

I was watching a commercial with a rock climber climbing....I have a question. Is there always a way up?

No. There are many dead climbers that could attest to that reality if they could talk. One lesson my best friend's father, one of the original Seattle Mountaineers climbing club and veteran of the WWII mountain climbing division made clear is that there is no shame in turning around and going back down. Besides, rappelling is fun.

I think more climbers have died rappelling than from any other single cause. Most climbing deaths are simple mistakes brought on by either fatigue or overconfidence.

I would think stupidity would be #1.

 

[Roadrunner]

I'm turning 60 on Monday...I think I've earned the right to act any way I please at this point!

It is called "late in the fourth quarter, with a slim lead and holding", or "Half-past giving a fuck".

These sixties are so much better than the first ones.

All in pacing oneself.

I love the fourth quarter of life.

So fuckin' cool to not give a shit!!

 

[Roadrunner]

i move like an old dog on a cold morning...simple as that....

most of the climbers i know are weirdly intelligent...

I've never yet met a dumb climber. Some were ignorant of the political wheels at work in the world because they simply didn't care, but they have all been smart. Unlike our little politico. He seems to be a bit of a troll...

Dumb in the common sense sense.

I see nothing positive in risking life and limb for shits and giggles, but, it is a semi-free country.