Posted: Aug 19, 2008, 2:51 PM CST
Ambrose2007 wrote:Oh, I have no doubt it's a lot of fun...going up. It's the coming down - really fast - that rather intimidates me. I have this dream of putting some gymnastic stuff up in my backyard - bars and rings and such, and kinda hangin' out back there. Plus maybe one of those boards with holes that you climb by jamming wood dowels in an hoisting yourself up...used to enjoy that in gym, but can't remember what they're called. Maybe I could built a wall and glue/fasten a bunch of rocks to it and climb it...while the neighbors and locals stand around drinking beer and shaking their heads in amazed incomprehension? Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
Bolt-on holds are readily available from most
outdoor shops or even online.
It can be quite good fun building your own
climbing wall. The holds vary in size and can be
easily adjusted to add to the difficulty as you
progress.
Be careful of tendon strains in your fingers as
your body strength will increase quicker than
your finger strength. I always use finger tape
on indoor walls and whilst bouldering.
My main interest though lies in big mountain
routes, not technically difficult ones but long
and totally absorbing, usually amongst
magnificent scenery.
Yes, truly a workout for mind, body and soul.
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