I was supposed to be starting climbing last weekend
But the flu caused my mates to bail. I'm busy most weekends from now until March, but really want to get into it.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 15:49, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

It's a brilliant thing to do - I used to climb about three times a week
It keeps you amazingly fit, you can eat like a horse and even more importantly when you're actually climbing you can't think about anything else except the moves and how you're going to reach the top - that mental space is so rare.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 15:54, Reply)

I might look into doing it just by myself then
Think the closest place is Warwick Uni.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 15:57, Reply)

If you're starting on your own then try bouldering
It's low level, requires no ropes or harnesses, just some climbing shoes, some chalk and a mat. Also take a look at www.ukclimbing.com/news/ they have lists of the good climbing walls - universities often don't keep theirs up to scratch.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:00, Reply)

Found the one at warwick uni
It doesn't look too bad, certainly better than anything else in my area.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:14, Reply)

Give it a go - even if it's not up to much you'll probably find out where there are other walls in the area
from the people climbing there.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:31, Reply)

My dad used to climb a huge amount
so I've always wanted to do it. How important is it to be a) flexible and b) have feeling in your feet- is that absolutely essential?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 15:58, Reply)

Flexibility comes with more climbing
Women tend to be far, far more flexible than men. Feeling in your feet is helpful but most climbers after a few years have numb spots - I've not felt anything in most of my right big toe for a couple of years...Mind you, I've not climbed in about a year :(
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:04, Reply)

Well I'm definitely giving it a shot
novice lessons start at Oxford Brookes so I've given them an email
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:06, Reply)

Brilliant!
It's a fabulous way to get fit and find casual sexual partners new friends.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:32, Reply)

I don't mess around
when I decide to do something. Signed up for lessons and joined the Oxford society.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:33, Reply)

Everest next?

( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:35, Reply)

haha my dad did want to once
sadly my mother did not like rock/mountain climbing
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:38, Reply)

Flexible?
I wanted to join a climbing club and the bloke running it said, 'How flexible are you?'

I said, 'I can't make Tuesdays'
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:15, Reply)

That's absolutely terrible

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 12 Jan 2011, 16:18, Reply)