Tell me about rock climbing, climbing walls, lessons, gear, etc., especially in NYC

I tried this a few years ago, mostly cause I had a crush on a guy who was really into bouldering. Not for me :)

gbx to thread if he ever sees this!

PS I'm a long way from NYC.

ilx Glasgow climbing crew representing.

bouldering is great! i haven't done much climbing in the last couple years, for reasons, but bouldering is a great way to get into it

would imagine there'd be loads around glasgow?

I go bouldering about 2-3 times per week in the gym, and occasionally outdoors. I am still working on a system to allow me to use a harness again— I have a permanent colostomy as of a few years ago, which makes climbing harnesses a wee bit intense/scary— but I continue to boulder v6-v7 indoors and about v4+ outdoors. I love it and the months away from it during the pandemic made me realize how integral it's been to feeling in touch with my body over the years.

I guess there must be quite a few good spots around Glasgow, yeah, but I've not been out into the outdoor climbing world yet, so not sure exactly where's best. I only know a couple of possible places - The Whangie (https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/the_whangie-193) and Auchinstarry Quarry (https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/auchinstarry_quarry-226) though not sure how much at each is decent for bouldering and how much is more for roped climbing.

We do have this purpose built outdoor bouldering area close to me, which I really need to try if I ever get a free daytime with decent weather. Should be a perfect place for a first try at outdoor stuff. https://www.climbscotland.net/where-to-go/get-outdoors/cuningar-loop-boulders

I’m now at projecting V8s and V9s, and sending most of the former. Stronger than I’ve been in years, I think because my husband started climbing and didn’t know anything, so I had to teach him. It’s been a really nice and fun way to hang out, and plus I’ve moved up a full grade since he started— something about running laps on easier problems to demonstrate movements and issues to him has really made it!

went to the tallest indoor walls in PA today and had a nice time

Seems the most appropriate thread...gets started about a minute in. Wowzers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdV6H3gTd3E

omg

Funny, went bouldering yesterday outdoors and nearly sent my first outdoor V5, did a V4s and a bunch of V3s! climbing outside is much more difficult than in the gym, humbling and fun.

here’s another guy sending the V5, he makes it look deceptively easy but he also has a few inches on me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEEGfFu5qEk