Fear and climbing, and how the intersection of the two informs how I move through life.
Tag: rock climbing
The Climbing Addiction Pt. II
I wanted to loop back on something that I touched on in my last post . To quote myself (an exercise I never tire of): “I get…… Read more “The Climbing Addiction Pt. II”
The Climbing Addiction
I was at work earlier this spring, helping a gentleman decide on a pair of climbing shoes. He was in the market for something aggressive, as he…… Read more “The Climbing Addiction”
Giving it Back
Yesterday I returned from a short climbing trip to the Red River Gorge. Door to door it was about 530 miles and took about 9 hours. Maybe…… Read more “Giving it Back”
Little Adam Ondra Shouts
Little Adam Ondra Shouts I know I can make these moves.I don’t know if I can make these moves.Where is the next move (I don’t see it)Keith.…… Read more “Little Adam Ondra Shouts”
Trouble With the Overhang (or: My new 100% Rule)
We were wrapping up for the day, looking for one more route to do when Mark said he’d lead Double Overhang if I wanted to follow. Considered…… Read more “Trouble With the Overhang (or: My new 100% Rule)”
This Isn’t Baseball
This isn’t baseball.This is climbing. And there is crying in climbing. The following is a mix of something I wrote last fall with some revisions that reflect…… Read more “This Isn’t Baseball”
The Three Rules of Climbing
I didn’t create the rules. I just do my best to follow them. These were handed down to me by my buddy Andy. He’s a really smart…… Read more “The Three Rules of Climbing”
Solo
I bet you totally thought this was going to be about free soloing. It’s not. In fact, this one isn’t even about climbing. This is a piece…… Read more “Solo”
Chasing Hawks
In December of 2016, after several months of not having a vehicle and being mostly stranded at home, I bought a 2011 Subaru Forester. I was living…… Read more “Chasing Hawks”
Chasing Hawks 