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Post by swamprat on Nov 9, 2018 14:42:51 GMT -6
In case you're looking for a new hobby, this one will keep you in good shape!
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Free Solo
Nov 9, 2018 16:19:13 GMT -6
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Post by jcurio on Nov 9, 2018 16:19:13 GMT -6
I just watched the whole thing; sound and all.
And the way I am feeling is hard to describe. 😊
Honestly, the other day I was looking for an app that would steady my breathing (I am no longer aware of my own anxiety.... but still hold my breath).
Watching this was unbelievably calming. It’s a mixture of the horrible, the awe, the fear, the outrageousness, and the documentary sample giving “you relief”. I was also actually very sad. All in 9 minutes. 😲😉
Of course he practiced for 2 years!! With ropes and friends!! (so, I even felt some stupidity....)
Amazing.
A different kind of amazing. Hard to explain to people that have “busy” lives.
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Free Solo
Nov 10, 2018 21:07:48 GMT -6
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Post by skywalker on Nov 10, 2018 21:07:48 GMT -6
I do almost all of my rock climbing free solo simply because none of my friends are climbers. I've never done anything as big or as technically difficult as El Cap though. That's what I would call borderline suicidal. I normally stay within my comfort zone doing climbs that I know I'm capable of doing although there have been a few times I got into a wee bit of trouble. Once in Utah I got about halfway up an unfamiliar 200 foot rock wall and got into a very smooth section with almost no handholds. I thought about going back down but found out that I couldn't because it's a lot more difficult climbing down than up. I had to keep going up hoping I would make it to the top without popping off and taking a screamer to the bottom. Obviously I made it because I'm not a ghost right now but that was not a cool thing to do. I definitely had the adrenaline pumping when I finally made it to the top. I try to not do stupid crap like that though.
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