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Veteran Traddies teach n00b?

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:20 pm
by everready
Hi,

I've been climbing on and off for the past 4 years. Mostly indoors but on real rock, top-roped, 3-4 times. I have all of my own gear and a pretty good rack started. I've read John Long's books, Rock Climbing, Advance Rock Climbing and Climbing Anchors. I think I understand the concepts and principles but, as we all know, applying them is a different story all together. So, if there are any veteran climbers out there that enjoy teaching, or you just want an excuse to go climbing. Drop me a line.
I'd like to spend a fair amount if time building anchors. Then perhaps top rope and do some mock leading and have my placement critiqued. Finally lead a really easy climb, like C sharp or B flat. In return I'll pay for the dinner of your choice and all of the beer you can quaff.
BTW, I'm 42, soon to be 43, married with two children. So, I want to go about this in a controlled and safe manner.

Thanks,
Al

I have the weekend of March 19th open.

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:03 pm
by ynot
I would be happy to. Laceration is the route to get on.I havea couple projects there anyway.

Re: Veteran Traddies teach n00b?

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:07 pm
by lordjim_2001
everready wrote:... In return I'll pay for the dinner of your choice and all of the beer you can quaff.
The best way to pay for teaching. Now you might be in trouble with the "all the beer" part.

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:08 pm
by everready
Ynot,


That is excellent!!! I'll PM you later.

Al

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:10 pm
by SCGC
You are getting a super climbing poartner but I hope you are ready to get dirty!! :mrgreen:

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:11 pm
by ynot
Nah,I never drink more than one or two. Do you have any large gear?Say 4.5 or 5?

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:20 pm
by everready
No, the biggest I have is a 3.5 forged friend and a #10 hex.

Al

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:22 pm
by kentuckysarah
Yeah, Ynot is the best. You'll learn a lot about trad and have some great adventures!

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:17 pm
by meetVA
ynot wrote: Do you have any large gear?Say 4.5 or 5?
Ha! I thought that said: Do you have any large BEER!

:lol:

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:30 pm
by ynot
Sarah! I thought you disapeared! Glad you're still lurking and climbing.