Three things every climber should feel...

Age:20
Yrs climbing: 4
Hot, steamy humble pie.

Gunkiemike wrote:I believe I read it correctly.

I re-read your post and think you're right. My mistake. But plenty of people are telling us how they feel.

I'll play too.
Age: 39
Years climbing: 14
What every climber should feel: fear (damn you Alex!), vigilant, joy.

the rock, the other rock, the other other rock

Ah geez. What every climber should FEEL??!!??

It's those boulder gropers trying to sneak in as real climbers again.

Yosemite Granite, Southern Sandstone, Desert Summits

Nathan Self wrote:the rock, the other rock, the other other rock

Don't forget to chalk up after you "feel the rock".

Pocket Lobster wrote:Southern Sandstone

This. Mmmm feels so good.

slim wrote:. I have a theory about this...

Mind sharing?

well, i saw on ST today that John Strand passed away, which makes me feel bummed, bummed, bummed.  dude was a wealth of knowledge. 

my theory.... when i saw the 3 words in the MP article, i wondered how various generations would answer the question.  when i see the word 'empowered' i a pretty much assume it is a millennial speaking, given that they pretty much use that word every other word.  also, the author uses encouraged and inspired, which are pretty common millennial-speak.  you know, nurturing sort of words.

i figured that folks in the gen-x age would use words more like challenged, motivated, success, satisfaction, focused, determined, lucky, etc.  someone above stated loneliness, which i thought was an excellent reply.  a really excellent reply.

i also figured that some of the older climbers who have been around a while, climbed a lot, and are starting to dial things back would use words like comraderie, friendship, happiness, peace, appreciation, etc.

Interesting topic. Very sorry to hear about John Strand. 

I'm 40, climbing ~25 years.

mystery, catharsis, intimacy

climbing friend,

1) forearm refreshed at crux

2) the boldness

3) quite high from your blunt smoke

Initially didn't like the "what others should feel.." phrasing but someone later suggested the alternative - "..three things you've felt and found most important".  

So, on that note.. 44, Climbing since 1990 - with breaks here/there.

While I highly value the friends I've gained through climbing, the three most valuable feelings I've had as a result of climbing would be: 

• Awareness of my own capacity to remain composed in spite of being scared completely shitless
• Insight learned from contemplating my own fear
• Satisfaction had from sharing my experience and knowledge with other climbers

39

6

What the f#&k?

slim wrote:

my theory.... when i saw the 3 words in the MP article, i wondered how various generations would answer the question.  when i see the word 'empowered' i a pretty much assume it is a millennial speaking, given that they pretty much use that word every other word.  also, the author uses encouraged and inspired, which are pretty common millennial-speak.  you know, nurturing sort of words.

Yeah, I also thought "empowered" is the most over-used word in recent years.

40

occasionally 28, frequently 10

* the thrill at the base of an intimidating line

* the "great satisfaction of the flash"

* the sense of connection/community/comeraderie

slim wrote:

well, i saw on ST today that John Strand passed away, which makes me feel bummed, bummed, bummed.  dude was a wealth of knowledge. 

my theory.... when i saw the 3 words in the MP article, i wondered how various generations would answer the question.  when i see the word 'empowered' i a pretty much assume it is a millennial speaking, given that they pretty much use that word every other word.  also, the author uses encouraged and inspired, which are pretty common millennial-speak.  you know, nurturing sort of words.

i figured that folks in the gen-x age would use words more like challenged, motivated, success, satisfaction, focused, determined, lucky, etc.  someone above stated loneliness, which i thought was an excellent reply.  a really excellent reply.

i also figured that some of the older climbers who have been around a while, climbed a lot, and are starting to dial things back would use words like comraderie, friendship, happiness, peace, appreciation, etc.

Did your theory bode out?

ha ha, not sure yet.  i will have to build a spreadsheet.  i was a bit surprised by the number of folks who were unhappy about the phrasing of the question, although i can totally see their point (this was an oversight on my part in the original post).

i also liked some of the more physical/literal responses like yosemite granite, southern sandstone, etc.  those were excellent responses as well.  one of my favorite things about climbing at new areas is learning to read the colors and textures of the rock.

normajean, do you have 3 words?

54

35

adrenaline, chi/qi, fellowship (of the rope)

It's was adrenaline, fear and pride for me!