The ability to climb a chain link fence, hop a cinder-block wall, scale a set of stairs, or work your way up a ladder is one thing, but climbing a rock face, tree, muddy incline or surface of a building is a whole other world.
Because most Zombies have difficulty climbing due to a lack of focus or muscle control, high ground is often safe ground… as long as you have supplies or can get back down again to get them. Actively building your skill set and conditioning by practicing the art and exercise of rock-climbing can help strengthen your core, fine motor skills, and micro-muscles, in addition to strengthening your over all endurance and fortitude.
Trust us, you’ll feel a whole lot safer with the Zombies 30 feet below you, rather than right at your toes. With a bit of practice and supervision you can be up and over all sorts of obstacles in no time. Remember to always practice safe climbing habits and to never go alone. Free climbing can be very dangerous. Having a fellow climber with you can mean the difference between life and death should you fall.
Guess I’m going to have to bite the bullet and get into some kind of shape. Love the tips, always useful information when I hit your site.
Nice photo Jake…how high are you actually looks scary.
I believe I’m about 30 feet or so up at that point. Really great climbing spot on the Washington side of the Gorge.
I don’t see saftey equipment Jake…..Les Stroud -VS- Bear Grillis……Les says don’t take the risk, and Bear jumps over a cliff onto a tree. Be safe my friend.
You are correct, no safety lines of helmet for this guy. However, this is a climb that I did a few runs of over the years, top roping. I know it pretty well now… plus I’m awesome.
It always pays to be awsome….