For any climbers: There was this sweet ~10.d/11.a (UIAA 7+) that I flashed. It started in this cave and had a monkey bar section across the roof 15' up. Once you exited the cave there was a sweet heel hook to get out, followed by some mantle/stemming moves for the next 20' or so. Then it was onto a brutal overhang to the finish. Also, at this gym on the overhangs they have quickdraws set up to keep the rope close to the wall and you have to unclip them as you go up. The exceptional news is that I had no foot pain the whole time. Although my partner knew which foot I broke without me having to say.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Why I love climbing...
The weather was terrible as per usual last night. After work I went over to Frank's for some Mario Kart, then home for dinner. I had planned on going to Mensch but my motivation was lacking due to tiredness and the weather. Eventually I decided that I needed to get out more and meet some new people since my travel partners are all leaving. So I went to the gym and met some cool people, got some tips on interesting places to go, and even exchanged numbers for future climbing trips with the person who belayed me. I'm not sure if it is climbers in general or people from Düsseldorf, but they are much nicer than the people from Köln and last night was definitely a worthwhile adventure.
For any climbers: There was this sweet ~10.d/11.a (UIAA 7+) that I flashed. It started in this cave and had a monkey bar section across the roof 15' up. Once you exited the cave there was a sweet heel hook to get out, followed by some mantle/stemming moves for the next 20' or so. Then it was onto a brutal overhang to the finish. Also, at this gym on the overhangs they have quickdraws set up to keep the rope close to the wall and you have to unclip them as you go up. The exceptional news is that I had no foot pain the whole time. Although my partner knew which foot I broke without me having to say.
For any climbers: There was this sweet ~10.d/11.a (UIAA 7+) that I flashed. It started in this cave and had a monkey bar section across the roof 15' up. Once you exited the cave there was a sweet heel hook to get out, followed by some mantle/stemming moves for the next 20' or so. Then it was onto a brutal overhang to the finish. Also, at this gym on the overhangs they have quickdraws set up to keep the rope close to the wall and you have to unclip them as you go up. The exceptional news is that I had no foot pain the whole time. Although my partner knew which foot I broke without me having to say.
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Yay for no foot pain! Does this mean you'll be able to start practicing tae kwon do again soon? We watched Beer Fest again last night LOL Das boot, das boot, DAS BOOT! Tonight I'm bottling up Tony's beer. He better make my beer fest or I'll be sad. Hey, can you send me the stein by then? October 11. I'll look so awesome hosting the 11th Floor Brewing Beer Fest with that in hand!
Now that's a rock! Glad you are getting your climbing feet back! I have always wanted to climb, but I think it will be awhile now.
Settle down Nicole, it's still a 60/40 chance.....wait, why am I telling you this on Scott's Euro Blog? Anyway, good blog with a mix of educational stuff mixed with your adventures in Deutschland. I guess I'll also use this opportunity to tell Nicole: Frau Haserl Über Alles in der Welt!
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