Don't you just LOVE finding new activities you enjoy doing? It's especially great when it is an activity that you never even thought of doing before! Recently I was introduced to the wonderful world of rock climbing. I had never been before and was invited to go for the first time about a month ago. I instantly fell in love.
Rock climbing is unlike many things I have ever done before. It is a great workout, but does not feel like you are exercising; and it is a very skilled process that can give instant gratification. The feeling of accomplishment when you finish a climb is amazing, and quite addicting. What I love most about rock climbing is that all levels of climbers are welcome--whether you're a beginner or have been climbing for years, you will have no problem fitting in.
I have only been climbing in a gym so far (Pipeworks in downtown Sac), but I cannot wait until I get the opportunity to climb outside! In the gym all of the courses are marked with colored tape to indicate their level. When climbing, you choose a course that is at your level and follow the holds with the same color tape. It is nice to have a course laid out for you already, and climbing at the gym is a lot fun. However, I think I am going to like outside climbing more. The courses are still already 'planned' because other climbers have discovered them, but they are not marked on the rock. Not only will I have to look harder for holds, which sounds fun to me, but I will also be outside, climbing real boulders. Being inside is nice for when the whether is bad, but there is nothing like being outside in the fresh air doing something you enjoy. I have been told it is harder to climb outside than in a gym, but I can't wait for the challenge!
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