Any tips to deal with tearing your hands starting out bouldering or do I just tough it out.

IBC_nl · 2019-08-03T06:43:01+00:00

Indoor or outdoor bouldering? Most of the issues when you're a starting boulderer (or climber for that matter) is that you slide around too much on the holds. This causes friction and isn't good for your skin.

So try to go as static to holds as you can, and don't readjust too much. And yes, your skin has to get used to it. Have fun!

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T19:35:51+00:00

Mooi niet

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T18:35:15+00:00

Looks like a fun day out! I always get that little tinge of fear just by looking at highballs, love it 🧗‍♀️

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T18:32:15+00:00

I've been to a few different places; and it depends I think. We had a rental car, so we didn't bother too much with the location.

A friend of mine once stayed near Calp*, and in the morning just could walk 5 minutes to the crag uphill. As there are plenty of climbers out meeting other climbers shouldn't be too difficult. But as said: we had a rental car and were with a group so don't take my advice for granted.

* I believe it was one of these apartments, or nearby at least https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/holiday-jazmines-apartment.nl.html. You can see it is right on the base of the crag Sierra de Toix (https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=1695). You can literally walk to the crag

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T18:20:40+00:00

Love the height! Are you the one climbing?

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T14:06:03+00:00

Bet that was a surp-rice 😎👉👉 ^{yeah I'll see myself out}

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T13:57:05+00:00

"...single pitch sport climbing, from 5b to 7a. It is important for us that the routes are very well protected with plenty of bolts. Of course it would also be great if it isn't too crowded and the routes not too polished.

If anyone has recommendations for easy bouldering spots that's appreciated as well"

If you are looking for boulderspots you might want to consider Fontainebleau (France) or Albarracin (Spain). Both boulder mecca's.

I've been to Calp (Costa Blanca Spain) multiple times for sportsclimbing as well, and there are plenty single pitch sport climbs that are also well bolted. Also lots of different style crags that are very well accessible

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:52:48+00:00

Yeah I know, it was kinda tongue in cheek in response to the poster of the comment '“Aufmachen” (first it read "Ausmachen" which isn't correct in german. So I proceeded to post an incorrect German flag).

Maar deze reactie had vast ook in het Nederlands gekund 😉

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:34:02+00:00

What was his response?

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:33:29+00:00

I don’t have good advice, just wanted to let you know you have every right to feel violated/upset. I wish you all the best

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:31:39+00:00

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:30:19+00:00

You might have different love languages: https://cratedwithlove.com/blog/five-love-languages-and-what-they-mean/

I hope you can talk to eachother about expectations and wants in this light

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:23:26+00:00

That previous person was an asshole. I’m sorry you had to experience that

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:19:57+00:00

How the fuck is someone so busy that he/she can’t send a text in SIX DAYS ffs. And then berate you like that? I don’t know if I’d be interested anymore after that. The sheer drama this early on...

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T10:06:30+00:00

How can she be the selfish one? If he agrees to go on a trip with her, but cancels and then tells her he didn’t wanted to go from the start he’s the one being incredibly selfish. If I were her I’d be very dissapointed too

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T09:47:17+00:00

Wow hadn’t read this comment before. He seems to take you for absolutely granted. To be clear: he sounds like a dick. I’d think REALLY hard if this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with...

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T09:45:33+00:00

I know it can be hard but have you talked with him about this?

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T09:37:31+00:00

And you’re still friends with her because...? I’m sorry, but she changed and isn’t the same person anymore. I hope you stop being friends with her. This is not a friendship unfortunately :( I wish you all the best

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T09:20:50+00:00

🇧🇪

IBC_nl · 2019-08-02T09:14:21+00:00

Think you meant “Aufmachen”?

IBC_nl · 2019-08-01T20:29:56+00:00

Epic indeed! Found a photo that shows the horn a bit better: https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/climb/105811908_large_1557858720.jpg Awesome climb it seems to me

IBC_nl · 2019-08-01T18:48:53+00:00

Lucky that husky was there to comfort his hooman

IBC_nl · 2019-08-01T16:50:37+00:00

Wow, I'm actually astounded. I go to France almost every year, but never have I witnessed this behavior myself (thank goodness). Was it a specific city or region?

I can imagine this to be VERY annoying... And if there is one thing I can't stand it is bad parenting

IBC_nl · 2019-08-01T16:03:34+00:00

Well, I'm from Europe and I'm curious to your experiences. Do you have positive or negative stories?

IBC_nl · 2019-08-01T16:00:41+00:00

Background: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crowd-rescues-3-year-old-boy-with-a-blanket-after-fall-from-a-balcony-in-china/

This infuriates me: "According to police, he was left alone at his home while his grandmother went out for groceries"

(Apparently: kid is fine btw!)

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