| I have been rock climbing since I was in high | | | | and love nature. More than just getting outside |
| school. When I first started, I was a total nerd. I | | | | and seeing it, rock climbing helps you to get to |
| was looking for a sport so intense to do that it | | | | know new locations and see unique views of |
| would drain the nerd right out of me. I | | | | nature. From on top of towers, cliffs and ridges, |
| thoughtthat no one would ever make fun of a | | | | you can find an overlook with a unique view of |
| rock climber. It didn't work. I was still nerdy, but I | | | | nature. Little things are more exciting than finishing |
| loved rock climbing. I soon learned that there are | | | | an all day ascent of a big wall and watching the |
| lots of reasons to enjoy rock climbing. This article | | | | sun go down over the distant mountains. |
| is just a few of the reasons why rock climbing is | | | | Lifetime activity. Most sports you can't do |
| spectacular. | | | | forever. Climbing, on the other hand, is a life time |
| The Challenge. Rock climbing is physically | | | | sport. It provides enough levels of skill that it can |
| demanding. It requires strength, | | | | never be mastered. It is not a high impact or |
| dynamism,balance, power, speed, endurance, and | | | | contact activity, so you can continue doing it until |
| focus. It is a activity that will challenge even the | | | | you are older. Keeping yourself strong and active |
| most in shape people. Going climbing is fulfilling | | | | will also help to prevent osteoporosis and other |
| because it is the act of conquering an obstacle. | | | | age related problems. So it is never too late to |
| Emerging triumphant over a climbing challenge can | | | | begin, and it will never be time to quit. |
| fill you with confidence and self esteem.Feel Free. | | | | Going climbing may not have made me into the |
| When you get up on the rocks, you are doing | | | | amazing cool guy like I hoped, but it certainlywas |
| something that most people only dream of doing | | | | a rewarding experience. I have a blast every time |
| in their lives. You are accomplishing something so | | | | I go out and I don't plan on quitting rock climbing. |
| great and adventurous. This feeling cannot be | | | | It can be a sport with dangers, but with proper |
| found by any activity I have ever done before. | | | | training and constant vigilance, it can be safe and |
| See The wilderness. As with all outdoor sports, | | | | enjoyable for years to come. |
| rock climbing gives you a chance to getoutside | | | | |