Purity of focus, seclusion, self reliance, self control and intimate connection with the natural environment. Climbing is my reality check, or perhaps escapism that allows me to deal with the reality i have to exist in. Develops my belief in self and forms strong bonds with climbing partners. And so much fun :)
oh yeah i was supposed to say something about risk, I take very few (if i ever die or injure myself climbing i'm sure it will be because i was trying to be too safe) but it feels like i do (perhaps when i gain more faith in my gear i might take more risk but at the moment everything feels like soloing). Ali's is enough risk for me. |