DISQUS

My reasons for alpine climbing and sport climbing are different and in some ways similar. In both summiting and redpointing helps me deal with work and other problems in life, and leaves with me happy memories when things are hard or good.

Alpine climbing makes me so very small, tests my strength and endurance hour after hour, and allows me to meditate and sort out priorities. (Although sometimes the weather sucks, partners, avalanche danger and other things can prevent a summit victory which is difficult). The mountains share with me their beauty, power, wonder, serenity, peace. When I reach the summit or an awesome view I feel alive, reinvigorated... John Muir once said the mountains are calling and I must go.

I love rock climbing because it forces me to focus, on a crux move I am only thinking about what is in front of me ALL other cares of the the world and what other people are thinking disappear (although sometimes I do think about falling). I love the motion of climbing, like a dance with the rock. I agree with you the movements are invigorating especially when you make it through a difficult section. I like sharing successes with others and when I fail there is always support from the climbing crew.

What a great climb, I am excited to go back and try the climb again.

I think my feelings about bouldering are like your feel about trad climbing. Congrats on the V5!! Man with that look of determination and heel hook you will be sending V6s with no problem

Man that was a scary climb! It is amazing we made it to the top. I do like sport climbing better also! The only reason I like trad is to make it to the top of something cool. By the way, I like the new nick name, it makes me sound hard core

My schedule is sporatic, but I know in a month advance I have the 15 to the 19 off. I can climb on Wed night this week

Man you you are awesome! I look up to your example of charity!

Hope you are feeling better! Boston was awesome, I loved the town, and food. Next week I am going with Emily to Oregon. I am greatful for my rockstar friend!