In an earlier stage of my life (\"a previous life\" I like to say) I used to climb. I can tell you that the experience of climbing is much different from the scary notions that many who never climbed and cannot image doing so have about the sport.
The sense of connection to your surroundings and the intensity of the moment are incredibly powerful and this, more than some imagined \"death wish,\" is probably what mostly draws many to the sport.
Dan
Adrian Cray wrote:
An interesting series , and a good lens on display , David . I\'ve always regarded this sort of activity as supremely masochistic and best indulged as you describe , as a spectator sport . In another lifetime over 50 years ago I once went rock climbing with Chris Bonington , but I kept falling off --- arms not long enough , or something --- so I didn\'t persist and fame passed me by .......
Oct 27, 2008 at 10:24 AM
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