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Climbing Stories - Meet Beth

I needed a sport that gave me the sense of adventure I was missing in my life....If I had an addiction, it would be climbing. I just can’t imagine living without it.

My ex got me into climbing just under 2 years ago. I’d done bits in the past as a social thing more than anything else, but it was his passion, proficiency, and graceful climbing, that completely inspired me. It came at the right time because I needed a sport that gave me the sense of adventure I was missing in my life.

There isn’t one way to improve because it encompasses so many things: strength, agility, technique, footwork, flexibility, flow, breath, pace, the right fueling, and a mindset. It’s as much about self-sufficiency as it is about reliance, which encompasses things like technical development, connection to nature, and working well with other people and having a laugh. There’s an intelligence that fascinates me, and there’s a sense of freedom I don’t find anywhere else. I love it all.

I climb twice a week, but plan to do more. I love being outdoors, but I also climb at indoor walls that have a great atmosphere, friendly attitude, and community vibe like Summit Up. Last year I started learning trad and I want to do big multi-pitches. I’d also love to include it in my work, but just haven’t worked out how yet.

If I had an addiction, it would be climbing. I just can’t imagine living without it.

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