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Shino
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Jun 14, 2011
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nomadic
· Joined Jul 2009
· Points: 625
Yeah, we've all overheard people saying dumb and scary things at the crag. Ever hear anything intelligent? Like, a tidbit of info or a piece of advice that made you pause and think, "hey, now that is useful to know." Dish it. What's something cool you've learned from another climber that isn't in Climbing for Dummies or Freedom of the Hills (or maybe it is and highly overlooked). Whether it be for sport climbing, gear placement, aid technique, safety tips, speed climbing or training advice. What words of wisdom have been instilled upon you that are worth sharing?
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Todd Gordon
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Jun 14, 2011
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Joshua Tree, CA
· Joined Nov 2006
· Points: 10,806
Smartest thing I've ever heard from my climbing partners is a fart.....
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Dom Caron
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Jun 14, 2011
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Welsford, New Brunswick Canada
· Joined Dec 2007
· Points: 1,370
Always check your partner's knot. ALWAYS! If you think it's worth skipping, read the Lynn hill book.
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Evan Sanders
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Jun 14, 2011
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Westminster, CO
· Joined Dec 2010
· Points: 140
"Humans, dolphins, and elephants are the only creatures on earth who know that they will eventually die."
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pooler
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Jun 14, 2011
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Albany, NY
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 20
"Mentality is more important than ability" and " It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it"
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Bobby Flowers
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Jun 14, 2011
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Tacoma, Wa
· Joined Oct 2008
· Points: 20
"Even the Pros jump for what they can't reach Shorty."
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Colin Simon
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Jun 14, 2011
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Jan 2009
· Points: 370
"My momma raised ugly kids, not stupid kids"
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Chris Plesko
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Jun 14, 2011
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Westminster, CO
· Joined Oct 2007
· Points: 485
"your knot is untied" "don't fall here" "why can we see glacier gorge?" "way to back off that lead, smart call" "you're going to want more than one #2"
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Austin Baird
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Jun 14, 2011
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SLC, Utah
· Joined Apr 2009
· Points: 95
As we headed towards the Middle Teton, thinking it was the Grand, "hey...let's ask the people in this tent if that's the Grand or not". OR (not climbing related but still while climbing) "Dude, it doesn't matter how hot she is if she's batshit crazy. Good legs go away but bitchy jealousy is for life."
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Jasmine Kall
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Jun 14, 2011
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2008
· Points: 40
"Those clouds look kinda dark, let's go drink beer instead"
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Bapgar 1
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Jun 14, 2011
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Out of the Loop
· Joined Oct 2007
· Points: 90
One that's always stuck w/ me, especially for those long days: "Getting to the top is only half the climb."
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Erik W
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Jun 14, 2011
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Santa Cruz, CA
· Joined Mar 2007
· Points: 280
Got this from Dan McDevitt during a lead climbing class at YMS. I was asking him about advice for becoming a better leader. "Push your grade or push your pro, but don't push both." Meaning, either push yourself on a harder climb with good pro or push yourself on a doable climb with challenging pro, but don't combine the two (new grade and crap pro).
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Crag Dweller
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Jun 14, 2011
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New York, NY
· Joined Jul 2006
· Points: 125
"Ice climbing is NOT rock climbing...If you're getting super pumped on ice...CLIP INTO YOUR TOOL and put a screw in." - Will Gadd "Tight is right." - Eli Helmuth on gear placement "Getting to the top is optional, but getting down is mandatory." - Ed Viesturs "The best way to climb harder is to fall trying. And, the best way to overcome the fear of falling is to fall." - Many sage climbers "Client safety is your first priority and a dead guide can't help anyone." - Eli Helmuth on the importance of protecting yourself when guiding "At this point, it's safer to keep going up than to try going down." - The voices in my head "Try going up." - Multiple climbing partners reminding me of the best (and, most obvious) way to get through a crux.
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Matt Berrett
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Jun 14, 2011
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utah
· Joined May 2010
· Points: 10
Chris Plesko wrote: "don't fall here" ha ha love this one
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thecornyman
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Jun 14, 2011
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Oakland, CA
· Joined May 2010
· Points: 140
Sometimes moving quickly is the safest way. Told to me on my first alpine summit.
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Ian
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Jun 14, 2011
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Feb 2006
· Points: 15
"Don't fuck up and die" "Is that your knot?" (while I'm half way up the pitch)
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Tim Stich
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Jun 14, 2011
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
· Joined Jan 2001
· Points: 1,520
Crag Dweller wrote:"The best way to climb harder is to fall trying. And, the best way to overcome the fear of falling is to fall." - Many sage climbers Some of whom are no doubt dead from hitting ledges on the way down. Ha ha ha.
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YDPL8S
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Jun 14, 2011
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Santa Monica, Ca.
· Joined Aug 2003
· Points: 540
"Pay attention to your feet!" "Is your life worth skimping on that bail anchor?" "When the sun comes out, stay out of the chutes!"
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bwalt822
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Jun 14, 2011
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2010
· Points: 0
Put yourself in a position to be lucky but don't rely on luck.
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Brendan Blanchard
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Jun 14, 2011
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Oct 2010
· Points: 590
"I would rather have 40 years of excitement than 80 years of lateeda...BORING." -Ammon McNeely
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Dr. Ellis D. Funnythoughts
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Jun 14, 2011
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Evergreen, Co
· Joined Mar 2008
· Points: 125
"Decking is stupid" or "Don't be a bitch"
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