We try to climb up a piece of rock in the hardest possible way for us, very excited to have found said piece of rock, memorizing its features, mimicking the moves of the climb in a strange, focused dance outsiders cannot understand. We talk climbing slang and numbers, get all psyched up, fight hard to […]
It’s Not All About the Grades: Climbing is Personal Read More »
Climbing is hard; there’s absolutely no doubt about it. We push our bodies and minds to the limit, often in harsh conditions (hot, cold, humid, dusty, windy), getting psyched, disappointed, pumped, gloomy, angry, motivated, determined. We put in blood, sweat, and tears. We are heartbroken; we are ecstatic. Yet we don’t give up. We should
What Happens When We Release Expectations in Climbing? Read More »
Tucked in the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, the medieval city of Veliko Târnovo is a major touristic hub. Perched over a rocky valley, above the deep-blue Yantra River, its terraced old town is almost too cute to handle. A joy to the eye, with fascinating architecture and a number of impressive historic landmarks, it’s simply timeless. So
Climbing in Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria: What You Need to Know Read More »
Going with the crowd never seemed the right way for me – go to college, get a job, get a car, get married, get a mortgage, have kids, pay off debts for most of your life, forget your hobbies and passions, lose your essence, then reach the end of the line. I knew I had
