OT: My new addiction (other than kiting)

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

So after going a few times now, I can officially say that rock climbing is freakin' awesome!!! .....indoor, that is.

Sure, the shoes are uncomfortable as hell and your hands only last about 30 minutes before the skin starts coming off, but damn....its sooo fun! Very Happy

And, as a side benefit, I can already start to tell that I have more muscle endurance in my legs, sholders, hands, and forearms...all the better for kiting.

Just had to share my new stoke!

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

I actually climb at work. I'm very fortunate to have an indoor facility on campus so I can just head over whenever. I've also been looking into passes at some of the spots downtown, but they are rather pricey.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

Martin, what happened to the "terra" part of Moto?
And yes, I am special....and lucky. Smile

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

nice! there's lots of great places to climb around here Very Happy

there are a few secret climbers on this site.
i saw chooch and forrest at the gym the other day, it was embarrassing because we all had the same boardshorts on over our prana pants.
Shocked

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

Chooch · Wed Feb 18, 09 5:48 pm

I have to agree....going 2-3 times a week in the off season is a ton of fun and it really keeps you feeling fit. I go to Portland Rock Climbing Gym on Burnside and NE 12th.

I only boulder at the moment since my Top Rope partner lives in Hood River.....if you ever want to come over and check out the gym hit me up and we can get a Top Rope session in. I am about a 5.10 - 5.11 top rope climber and have been topping out on some V3's and V4's in the bouldering gym. Would be great to have someone to top rope with.....and possibly take a lead class sooner or later

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Feb 18, 09 6:30 pm

If you think climbing in the gym is fun, wait until you get 1,000 feet up a nice vertical slab of granite.

Chooch, I should dust my stuff off and come climbing with you guys.

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Everyday when I am at work I climb concrete forms up,down,up,down. Sure they are only 20 feet tall. Then you add 25 pounds of tools in your carpenter bags and 10 pounds of tie off gear and multiply that by 50-60 hours a week. I'll go ahead and give you my opinion here, climbing is overrated Evil or Very Mad

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Feb 18, 09 8:36 pm

Yeah I climbed monkey face. As a route its entertaining but not all that great of a route. Kind of one of those, everyone has to do it kind of things. There are some sweet climbs over that way though. There is this 11b or c back there that is a really steep layback of an arete and your feet our just smearing over tiny little ledges.

I think there is a difference between climbing scaffolding and climbing good rock routes.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Climbing gives you gorrilla powers!

probably better to wear a helmut on 5.13...

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

gman, I think I recognize both those pics of rumney, NH. wiamea is a beautiful wall.
I won't say what the bottom one is rated. Wink

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Dude thats the 5.3 testpiece!!!

Kelton rocks!