Legitimate Reasons to Quit Climbing.

Jesse Martinwrote:

Real talk: Do MTB'ers or climbers talk about gear more?

Yes.

When it isn't fun any more.

rgoldwrote:

When it isn't fun any more.

Define "fun".

Tradibanwrote:

Define "fun".

From Merriam Webster:

Fun, Noun: What provides enjoyment or enjoyment.

You coulda looked it up yourself y'know

James Frostwrote:

From Merriam Webster:

Fun, Noun: What provides enjoyment or enjoyment.

You coulda looked it up yourself y'know

Welcome! You must be new here!

"Enjoyment" is in the eye of the beholder, many times I would consider climbing not to be "fun" at all but I think many of us just dig in deeper. Why is that?!

Tradibanwrote:

Welcome! You must be new here!

"Enjoyment" is in the eye of the beholder, many times I would consider climbing not to be "fun" at all but I think many of us just dig in deeper. Why is that?!

Maybe ask rgold. I just defined fun for ya. 

rgoldwrote:

When it isn't fun any more.

So, when you’re dead. 

If you are offended by route names

If you are offended by changing offensive route names.

Tradibanwrote:

Define "fun".

No, you define fun. Each of us defines fun. Fun doesn't always have to be fun. Your fun doesn't have to be my fun. What is and isn't fun can change over time. But if there's no fun left, however it is that you define it, then it is time to hang up your spurs. This sounds obvious, but I've seen quite a few people soldier on after all the fun for them was gone.

I have seriously decreased my time on the rock in the last 2 years or so- significant pain in my feet after a hike and a couple of easy pitches, along with some annoying cardiac disease stuff, and general creaky elbows and knees.  I have to decide if it’s worth it to climb today  and hurt tomorrow.
That’s the shit that will make me end up selling the rack ... ok maybe just the sport draws. 

One day, trolling won't be fun for Tradibanned anymore. Then he will understand the other question. 

When you hit your first plateau, mental block, or loss in friendly competition when your friend sends before you do, climbing reveals that you are just an insecure posturer, so you put your shoes, harness, rope, and rack in the back of your closet next to your roadbike, drumset, dignity, and everything else you've ever given up on your long slog through late stage capitalistic mediocrity.

Traumatized from stuff being dropped on you from above too many times. Today’s forecast 30% chance of rocks and ropes in the morning followed by a 50% chance of walkie talkies in the afternoon. Winds light and variable... 

I'm fine with anyone who decides to quit for whatever reason they choose... Just as long as it's not while actively engaged on a multipitch with me.

Yes

Pnelsonwrote:

When you hit your first plateau, mental block, or loss in friendly competition when your friend sends before you do, climbing reveals that you are just an insecure posturer, so you put you shoes, harness, rope, and rack in the back of your closet next to your roadbike, drumset, dignity, and everything else you've ever given up on your long slog through late stage capitalistic mediocrity.

Fucking beautiful.

Claudine Longetwrote:

90% of y'all hid under your beds, afraid that all the holds would be covered in active Covid particles during the Stay At Home era. 

C'mon mannnnnn

If I had a nickel for everyone who practically threw themselves off the trail and yanked their face diaper up when I’m walking past.

And they took the brushes away at the gym. Y’know so we’re not all touching the same stick.

Mike Swrote:

If I had a nickel for everyone who practically threw themselves off the trail and yanked their face diaper up when I’m walking past.

Funny, nobody ever did that when I walked past...

It’s dangerous 

It’s scary

It’s hard

Oh wait that’s why I like it!