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Can't climb for a couple months, any similar hobbies I could try out?

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Edmunds Yima · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2021 · Points: 0

Looking for a new outdoor hobby or two to replace climbing for a few months. Some things I love about climbing that I would like to have in my new hobby, but doesn't need to have all of them: 

  • Can be done solo or with people
  • Friendly/welcoming community 
  • Problem-solving/technical (e.g. having to work through a project) 
  • Provides a sense of progression and accomplishment (e.g projecting higher climbing grades, sending projects) 
Short Fall Sean · · Bishop, CA · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 7

I don't know, that could be basically anything. Maybe try getting a job, hippie.

Cherokee Nunes · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2015 · Points: 0

Make a quilt for your grandmum.

Nick Goldsmith · · NEK · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 470

Its crucial to be flexible. I don't gym climb but when it rains I play guitar, go canoeing or read a book. Winter time I ice climb but when the ice sucks usually the skiing is good and when the skiing sucks usually the ice is good and I can still play guitar and read a book. Toying with the idea of learning a new language.   

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 984

Wingsuit flying

Greg R · · Durango CO · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 10

Climbing and golf are almost identical. If you climbed trad, don’t ride the cart. 

caesar.salad · · earth · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 75

I like sewing. Also, 'batin.

Randy · · Lassitude 33 · Joined Jan 2002 · Points: 1,280

I'll take a stab at a serious answer. Mt. Biking.

Climber 4QualityCommunity · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2020 · Points: 0
Edmunds Yimawrote:

Looking for a new outdoor hobby or two to replace climbing for a few months. Some things I love about climbing that I would like to have in my new hobby, but doesn't need to have all of them: 

  • Can be done solo or with people
  • Friendly/welcoming community 
  • Problem-solving/technical (e.g. having to work through a project) 
  • Provides a sense of progression and accomplishment (e.g projecting higher climbing grades, sending projects) 

Sex.

Parachute Adams · · At the end of the line · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0

Fly fishing checks all the boxes.

Amy Jordan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 285

I got a shoulder injury about 3 years ago...and once I could tell it was going to take a while to heal, first I tried running but my knees went, "nope!" So I took up painting (outdoors whenever possible!) and I've been so totally surprised at how many parallels there are with climbing. The biggest similarity is that when I make a painting that I don't totally hate, I get that exact same kind of happy feeling as sending a project, whatever that neurochemical reward in the brain...

Painting hits all your bullet points. I've felt like there is an incredibly warm and welcoming community in artists...I've made new friends through it. Before covid times I met awesome people through art classes and workshops and right now there are many great zoom art classes to get started. You can go outside and paint, get in a beautiful hike, solo or with people. The sense of progression is very tangible as you learn new techniques, but just like climbing there will be "on" days and "off" days. The problem-solving/technical side of your brain gets a HUGE workout! It is fun to think through how to get from blank paper to the painting that you want.

I didn't think art was going to check so many of the same boxes as climbing so it came as a total surprise that it did!

John Clark · · Sierras · Joined Mar 2016 · Points: 1,408

Are you injured or just looking for something different? may help to know

dindolino32 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 25

Woodworking or some type of making

curt86iroc · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 274

flip cup

Evan LovleyMeyers · · Seattle · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 330

I think slacklining would be a great fit. 

W K · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 167

What kind of injury? Hiking and especially scrambling seem to scratch the itch for me

Pete S · · Spokane, WA · Joined Jul 2020 · Points: 223

Hot spring hunting is a blast. usgs post all known geothermal or many other similar sites.   Big plus is locating those hidden gems.   Mix that with rafting for a Win/win.  

Shane F · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 1

Skateboarding is an option. It is all about failing 90% of the time, just like climbing at your limit!

Anonymous User · · on the road · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 182

Trail running can be very rewarding and a great way to scope out potential climbing areas for the future

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

I recommend skydiving if your second criterium isn’t that important.

Glowering · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 16

Skiing/snowboarding

Surfing

Mountain biking

Sky diving

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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