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Rock climbing is sometimes fun. It's physical, it's social, and it's got a big dose of problem-solving. I don't approach it with such enthusiasm any more (there
by Delk 6y ago
Rock climbing is sometimes fun. It's physical, it's social, and it's got a big dose of problem-solving. I don't approach it with such enthusiasm any more (there's enough problem solving at work and in life without purposefully engaging in more), but I still do it sometimes.
I guess in some sense you could say that all the gear and understanding its use (ropes, redundancy etc.) have a tech-ish component, but I'd still generally count it as non-tech.
- kubanczyk 6y agoIf it's for unwinding, as OP wanted, I'd recommend specifically indoor climbing. There are three kinds basically: speed, lead, boulder. The best one is that which has the least commute for you. If multiple are accessible, start off with lead, then you can easily switch. Lead climbing is about two quite old-fashioned concepts: bravery and trust far more than about thinking (or anything else). Also, that prevalent myth: arm strength is not a pre-requisite. Heck, I personally know climbers who cannot do even one strict pull-up and still lead decent routes.
- Delk 6y agoYeah, good point about unwinding. While still requiring concentration, indoor climbing is a lot more straightforward and requires less thinking. Top-roping might be even easier to get started with than lead climbing. You'll miss out on hanging outdoors, of course.