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The View Was Worth the Fear

I always thought the hardest part of climbing was the physical stuff—grip, breath, the ache in your arms. But halfway up the Old Man of Hoy, with the wind clawing at my jacket and my legs shaking, I realized it’s the waiting that gets you. The pause before the next move, the silence between shouts. We stopped on a ledge that barely fit us. The view was absurd—sea, sky, cliffs that looked fake. But all I could think about was how small I felt, and how much I wanted to be somewhere safe. Sometimes, the best view isn’t about beauty. It’s about admitting you’re scared, and staying anyway. #FearAndWonder #ClimbingTruths #TravelConfessions #Travel

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Jessie

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When did you realize you had no talent for climbing?

For me, it was during training days. I try to practice footwork. But on most routes, I only manage one or two actual conscious foot switches. And even those feel awkward. Then there’s body control. Up high on a route with bad pinches, I think I’m balanced — I’m not. I grab too high, lose tension, can't drop weight, can't squat, can't cross. My hand blows because the position was wrong from the start. And I realize: I don't naturally feel how to move. Maybe I’ll improve over time, with drills and videos and more practice. But let’s be honest — I’m not gifted. This isn't my sport. Not really. But I still like it. So I keep going. Slowly. Also: no bouldering for me this year. If you see me bouldering, it means 1) my rope projects are all done, and 2) my knees are 100% healed. Which... they’re not. #Sports #Climbing #ClimbingTruths

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Jessie

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What’s the “right” way to climb regularly?

People always ask: “How long have you been climbing?” But honestly, most of us don’t climb consistently — not because we don’t love it, but because life’s messy, and our bodies complain. I used to think I had to train hard, climb 3 times a week, chase grades, get stronger. Then I got injured. Twice. Now I’m just trying to keep it simple and sustainable. Chill with the dynos. Yeah, they’re fun, but if you’re flying around on V2s all day, it’s mostly just ego. I got way more out of slowing down, climbing statically, and actually learning control. Grades lie. Different gyms, different scales. Don’t let it mess with your head. Just try stuff. Some days you feel strong, some days you don’t. That’s normal. Quit while you’re ahead. If your arms feel wrecked mid-session — maybe call it. You’ll recover faster and climb more overall. Burnout sucks more than taking it slow. Injured? Rest, but not forever. After the acute pain fades, gentle movement helps. I started mixing in stretching, leg work, and even boring cardio. It works. Everyone’s “ideal” climbing routine looks different. Mine now? A couple times a week, no pressure, just happy to be on the wall. That’s enough. #Sports #Climbing #ClimbingTruths

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