by Flattlander » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:08 am
by Flattlander » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:17 am
fatdad wrote:Given where you live, before investing in a bunch of gear and going for it, I'd suggest taking a class or two. Go with a reputable guide, not the first chump they throw at you. I've seen some really lousy, inexperienced guides out there. You'll bump up your learning curve significantly and also get a good sampling of what kind of gear you like/don't like, etc., before you dump some serious coin for your set up.
by jrisku » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:46 am
by bird » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:20 pm
Flattlander wrote:This is a question for ice climbers out there: How did you learn? How did you get to the point where you could go out and climb waterfalls and gullies? Classes? More experienced friends? Just doing it?
The reason I ask is that I started learning last winter by taking classes. It was great experience, and I learned a lot and climbed some cool stuff in a controlled environment, with a guide on the sharp end. Then winter ended. I'm now thinking about this upcoming winter and asking myself, "How the heck am I going to continue my ice climbing education? I have no friends who climb ice, and I still have a lot to learn."
As I think about what my next move should be, I'm interested in hearing your stories.
by Sierra Ledge Rat » Sun May 27, 2012 1:23 pm
Flattlander wrote:How did you learn?
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