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I began
climbing when I was 15 at a local climbing area known as Livesy
Rock. Since that first fall day, scrambling to the top of a 25 foot
piece of stone --wearing a friend's harness and a pair of oversized,
ancient climbing boots--I have never looked back. In nearly 20
years, I have not found another sport that was more satisfying, more
fun or more meaningful.
More than a
physical activity, more than a mental game, climbing has brought me
strength and confidence enough to start two businesses, while
helping teach me the balance to enjoy each day. More importantly,
climbing has gathered me into a community of supportive, inventive
and passionate people the likes of which I never thought to meet in
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Why should you
climb? The reasons are numerous...it is a great way to get in shape,
to lose weight, to meet new and interesting people, to
build
confidence, to overcome your fear of heights. Climbing is
fun; it's
challenging, like solving a vertical puzzle. It's satisfying,
providing opportunities for accomplishing things you might never
believe you could do. It's addictive; it's powerful. It
teaches self-reliance, as well as teamwork! It is a process, a
journey and a destination all rolled up into one. It's the best
mental, emotional and physical workout you can get and you will want
to come and do it every day!
But, perhaps
the most important reason (other than it's being fun, did I mention
that?), is that climbing teaches you about yourself. It teaches us
our limits, and how to move beyond them. It rewards persistence,
encourages creativity and commands your attention for hours on end.
The longer you climb, the stronger you will become--physically,
mentally and emotionally.
I have seen the sport of climbing has
change a lot in past 20 years. Climbing gyms have gotten bigger and
better, more and more people are taking to the sport. But, despite
the changes, those things
which make this sport special are still there...the challenge, the
people, and the fun. It is my goal to bring that spirit into each
PRG Climbing center, to share with each new customer the passion,
the camaraderie and the power of this amazing sport.
But, you don't
have to take my word for it. Come down to a PRG Climbing Center and
see for yourself. Your first climb is on me!
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