\\'e did it

[\\'anderer]

We did our first rock climb last weekend. It was great, my buddy is a natural, he practically walked right up a 5.9 climb like it was nothing, I had a little difficulty but enjoyed it thoroughly. My wife also enjoyed it. Our guide was a great teacher with years of experience, some of our group cancelled, giving us more time to try some extra climbs. We will probably do it again soon.


My first time belaying



My buddy "climbing effortlessly"



My turn (I do not remember it being that steep)



The wife enjoying her first climb

Two things
1. its hard to take climbing pictures showing the correct angles. Too many pictures of everyones butt, lol.

2. How the heck do you guys get your rope on the top anchors? (do you climb the rock, loop the rope, climb down, then climb up again, then down and then back up to get the rope?)

Our climbs were easy, we had a guide do all of that for us.

 

[redbeard]

"2. How the heck do you guys get your rope on the top anchors? (do you climb the rock, loop the rope, climb down, then climb up again, then down and then back up to get the rope?)"


It usually works like this
1. Someone Lead climbs up starting at the bottom, placing gear(anchors) on the way up to minimize his fall.
2. He reaches the top, and sets up a sturdier set of anchors on top suitable for belaying and rappelling.
3. He pulls the rope through the anchors to the mid-section and rappels down, leaving the rope where you had it.

If that doesn't make sense, let us know and I can clarify it or someone else can take a shot at explaining climbing rope work.

 

[hikingff77]

All good stuff.

I love climbing but never get to do it enough. I have yet to make it outside for more than a little bouldering but hope to one of these days.

Good explanation of top-roping Redbeard.

Nice pictures.

 

[adventureduo]

That's awesome dude. Congrats on doing it. Like i said, better you than me! Those climbs looks scary for someone afraid of heights!

 

[\\'anderer]

That's awesome dude. Congrats on doing it. Like i said, better you than me! Those climbs looks scary for someone afraid of heights!

I am not fond of heights much either, but for some reason the heights did not bother me much, i don't know if it's because of the rope or if its because your too busy looking for a place to put your hands and feet. The scariest part was being lowered down after the climb, hanging by a knot without the security of a rock to cling to.

 

[\\'anderer]

"2. How the heck do you guys get your rope on the top anchors? (do you climb the rock, loop the rope, climb down, then climb up again, then down and then back up to get the rope?)"


It usually works like this
1. Someone Lead climbs up starting at the bottom, placing gear(anchors) on the way up to minimize his fall.
2. He reaches the top, and sets up a sturdier set of anchors on top suitable for belaying and rappelling.
3. He pulls the rope through the anchors to the mid-section and rappels down, leaving the rope where you had it.

If that doesn't make sense, let us know and I can clarify it or someone else can take a shot at explaining climbing rope work.

Thanks Redbeard

I was only half serious, I was just thinking to myself "how would I go out next weekend with my other noob friend and climb without a rope being set up for us." I realize im a noob and have just got a small sample of what climbing is all about. Obviously I would need more training or go climbing with someone more experienced for a while. Now its time for an anchoring class

 

[weatherm]

Hey if you have any questions about climbing shoot me a PM I'll be glad to help. I've done ALOT of it so I've pretty much had a few epics ... I can tell you want not to do

weatherm.blogspot.com

 

[X_Trippin]

Looks like great fun. I have yet to do any outdoor climbing, but i do spend some time(twice a week) at the indoor climbing gym near me.