The Jesus Nut
Towards the end of last Summer I began to delve into the world of traditional, or trad climbing. Up until now, my only experience with trad has been following and… Read more »
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God Loves You Just As You Are
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The day I started climbing I was not a climber. I did not know what I was doing, and had no clue about technique, strength training, how to set up… Read more »
2017 Spring/Summer Wrap-Up
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Since this is our last get together of our summer season, I wanted each of you to know how much I have been blessed by your friendship over the past… Read more »
Are you a Rock Climber?
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I will never forget the first time I got to go climbing. I was a single mom, with not much of a life outside of work and my son. I… Read more »
An Awesome Belayer
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Climbing in the Black Hills is unlike any other place I have climbed. The phrase, “trust your feet,” takes on a whole new meaning when the slab you are climbing… Read more »
Pray Your Way Up
Back in 2012, when I was a fairly new climber, I attended a 12-day climbing course with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries. I was 40 years old, never had camped before,… Read more »
Are You a River Person or a Mountain Person?
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My dear friend Sally, and fellow Chick Climber shared with me an analogy of life that really painted a powerful and though provoking image. I thought I would share this… Read more »
Course Correction
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About six years ago, when I first started lead climbing, my partner and I were climbing in Virginia, at Elizabeth Furnace. After some encouraging, I decided to try leading a… Read more »
Climbing Your Own Route
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If only I could climb like that girl? How come she is so much stronger then I am? How does she have the strength to pull off that move? She… Read more »
Cystic Fibrosis and Rock Climbing
Cystic Fibrosis and rock climbing, two things that are prevalent in my life. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a recessive, genetic disease creating thick, sticky mucous, affecting a person’s lungs and… Read more »