I've always climbed trees and large rocks as a kid and have been mystified by those colorful "rock walls" I've seen at schools and in gyms but was never able to pursue it on my own. Finally, in college a very talented climber friend of mine brought me to a gym and showed me the ropes - literally. I've been hooked ever since.
I've only bouldered and toproped in gyms so far but I hope to actually climb outside one of these days. I'm not very strong but I swear I have never found another activity that is better for building strength than climbing.
I am currently studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many places to climb. However, the other day my sister and I were surprised to find a somewhat run-down outdoor rock wall on campus with a rotting mattress below it as a pad... but we were so excited, we didn't care. It'll do for now!
My sister goofing off on the wall on TaiDa campus.
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Date: 2010-09-10 09:25 am (UTC)I've only bouldered and toproped in gyms so far but I hope to actually climb outside one of these days. I'm not very strong but I swear I have never found another activity that is better for building strength than climbing.
I am currently studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many places to climb. However, the other day my sister and I were surprised to find a somewhat run-down outdoor rock wall on campus with a rotting mattress below it as a pad... but we were so excited, we didn't care. It'll do for now!
My sister goofing off on the wall on TaiDa campus.