Day 7; Climbing Progression and the Vertical Heaven Climbing Gym
Posted by SBClimber on February 26, 2011 · 4 Comments
Climbing Progression and Training for Climbing Climbing is definitely not a sport for the weak of heart. Although it is a great sport for everyone, progression in this sport is challenging and takes a lot of patience and effort. Not that I am expecting to be climbing like the burly mutant Chris Sharma, but I have been spending as … Continue reading →
Suffering from a mild form of Bloggers Block
Posted by SBClimber on February 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
What is Bloggers Block I think that everyone who writes or suffers from the scourge of blogging eventually has a day where they do not know what to write. In the traditional sense of the term, they have called this vexing tormentor “Writers Block.” However, this term does not apply in the world of online … Continue reading →
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DAY-1; My First Day of Rock Climbing in Three Years
Posted by SBClimber on February 5, 2011 · 7 Comments
First Day of Rock Climbing in Three Years Equals Sore Feet and a Bruised Ego Today was my first day back on the rock for over 3 years. It was not a very good experience at all. My shoes were too tight, my fingers were killing me and each time I tried to lift up … Continue reading →
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Get Back Into Rock Climbing?
Posted by SBClimber on February 5, 2011 · 6 Comments
Get back into rock climbing- that was the thought that went through my mind on the morning of February 4, 2011. It had been about 3 years since the last time I put climbing shoes on my feet and 5 years since I last climbed anything higher that a V3 and a 5.10. Man, I … Continue reading →
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