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"
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ice Climbing
Today might have been the last day of Ice Climbing till who knows when! But, I just wanted to share my experiences with it. I had a blast with everyone in my group. I, sometimes, wanted to kill a few of them but nevertheless it was amazing. It is so much more different than regular rock climbing. The feet are really strange. I havent got that part quite down yet, but with practice I will learn. I've already torn my pants like 4 times from my feet slipping. It sucks! Hahaha, but I had an amazing time and it was a blast. Those lock-offs have helped my strength too!! I am ready for the climbing season now, strong and pumped beyond belief!!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A rare, but Perfect Fit
I have been at the White Mountain School for around 2 weeks now. I can easily say this place is where i am supposed to be. I am so comfortable with the people around here, I can be myself. It has been an amazing 2 weeks and I look forward to the ones to come. I have done ice climbing already for the first time ever. It is really different but crazy sweet. I cut my pants up though because of the crampons. Still getting used to :) I am really excited for the days to come and I know that this school is the place for me!!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
"When One Door Opens, Another Closes"
It has been a while since my last blog post and a lot has happened. I won't bore you with the details but I am transferring schools to go to the White Mountain School. I am extremely excited about this right now! I am hoping it will give me the motivation I have been lacking for a little while now. They have skiing and most importantly, rock climbing!! They have a school team, how amazing is that?!?! Even though this school is clearly a gift from God himself, it is always hard to say good-bye to what little friends I have. But whenever I say good-bye, I always remind myself. The reason something is so special is the amount of time you spend with it. A good example is my camp friends. I also see them for the summer and when we get together we always have a blast. But if I were to spend the entire year with them, eventually we would get annoyed with each other. So, now when I get to see my friends here in Durham, I will have a blast with them because I know our time together is precious and I shouldn't let that go to waste. So, another chapter in my life begins today. I leave my school in Durham, New Hampshire and move to a boarding school in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The door at Oyster River has closed, but the one at White Mountain has opened. And I could not be happier.
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