It is hard to describe what climbing actually means to me. I could give you some bullshit that its cool to send V15s or be the first up Everest. But its not true. Its not about the ratings. Its about how you challenge yourself to be better. With climbing there is always something more to be done, there is always another mountain. Why do I climb? The best way I can describe it is by taking a quote from the famous George Mallory; "Because its there"
Monday, December 19, 2011
Great Job Sasha!
Its a little late but i would like to send my congradulations to Sasha DiGiulian as being the first American woman climber to climb 5.14d with her ascent of Pure Imagination at Red River Gorge. This is amazing stuff for her. I remember competing with her a divisionals like three years ago, and i remember thinking she was good. I would have never imagined she would be this good. Over the past few years, she has been climbing amazingly well and I believe if she keeps it up, she will be the first woman to break the 5.15 barrier. It is, honestly, crazy how hard everyone is sending these days. I had a quick argument of a buddy of mine whether 5.16 would ever be reached, obviously 15c, and d would have to be climbed first. Maybe im too excited about the hard sends that im not thinking straight but i believe we, as a climbers, will eventually reach the 5.16 level. Who knows, maybe I'll be the first ;). We will see. Nevertheless, Sasha's send is something worth noting and she deserves the utmost respect for her inspiring send. Sasha's send of Pure Imagination
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tired as Fuck
So tired today! Omg! WTF! everything hurts and i have no skin on my fingers at all, going to the gym later for climbing this will be 4 days in a row, dont know if my body can handle it but we will see
Monday, December 12, 2011
Back from Hueco, Back on Plastic
Bad news: leaving Hueco and outside climbing means I go back inside and on plastic again. Such a bummer, but it feels good to be back in the gym and being able to see all my friends again. I got back into plastic right away when i returned. A really hard sesh on Thursday(day after i got back) then a comp on saturday. I did better than i had anticipated. I made the finals but did not make it into divisionals. Bummer, whatever, just means i have to train harder but im gonna miss Hueco. It was amazing!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
So many flights
Just landed in Austin! Next is El paso! God I am tired from a full day of traveling.... So stoked for some amazing sends tomorrow
Friday, December 2, 2011
Cant sleep
God! I know I need sleep but I keep thinking about the ridiculously awesome time I'm gonna have this next couple of days... I need sleep! Start counting sheep, 1,2,3...
Can't Wait for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is my trip to Hueco Tanks! I am so incredibly excited, the climbing looks so sweet. I just cant wait to get on the rocks. Ive been checking out videos all week and i am stoked. beyond belief!!!
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