CRAG CAT

[rydra_wong]

Obviously, the recent surge in bears and goats sending hard routes is forcing the feline contingent to realize that they need to raise their game ...

My Adopted Cat Is The Best Climbing Partner Ever

“She literally loves to climb things… if there’s high-ground she’ll seek it out,” Armstrong said in an interview with Bored Panda. He had nothing but praise for the tenacious little athlete: “Generally she does best on slabby routes where she can scramble from ledge to ledge. She’s an incredible athlete but steep juggy routes just aren’t her thing. When bouldering, though, she’s done some pretty amazing gaps and dynos.”

Link has amazing photos of Craig Armstrong (human) and Millie (cat).

Comments

[wpadmirer]

That is an amazing story, and the photographs are fabulous! Thank you for sharing!

[rydra_wong]

It sounds like Millie is very well-loved and protected by her climbing partner:

"Put your agenda away, be prepared to move slowly and explore the world around you at a smaller, slower pace.”

And she looks very comfortable (except in the shot with the jammed boulder, which would worry me too if I had to walk under it).

Further backstory and commentary from her human here:

My Climbing Partner Eats Chicken Liver

From the comments to the original article: Millie has climbed 5.6 multi-pitch, though apparently she required aid on certain moves.

[wpadmirer]

This is just damn cool. I really appreciate you sharing it.

[sixbeforelunch]

I saw this on reddit the other day. So adorable.

[minxy]

His philosophy on climbing with his cat is so cute!

[astridv]

Awwwwwwww, that is so adorable!