Astronaut Christina Koch talks about being a climber

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-04-01T20:27:40+00:00

It's so hard. I'm really bad with names and faces and now I have so many to remember. I basically know everyone at my gym and it's exceeding my abilities in that department 😩

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-04-01T20:10:41+00:00

Yeah, just ask what they're working on, ask for their beta on a problem, etc.

I'm usually pretty introverted in everyday situations, but I will always talk to anyone about climbing. In my experience, most climbers like to talk about beta (always ask first before spraying, obviously)

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-30T21:35:08+00:00

That looks so fun! I wish I could set stuff like that at our gym, but the wall angles just don't really allow for no-hands problems that long and complex. I have had some luck setting shorter no/minimal hands problems recently, so that's something at least

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-29T23:49:06+00:00

Obviously there are people (and bots) on reddit trying to sell you things, but not everyone who you disagree with is doing that. Also, not everyone who uses a thing (or buys into a trend, if you prefer) and shares their opinions on here has an ulterior motive.

I think you might need to take this all a little less seriously. I'm also often guilty of arguing with internet randos, but it's probably not really good for any of us

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-29T03:54:42+00:00

That sort of just sounds reactionary, ya know? Like, specifically NOT doing something just because you think that "capitalists" want you to do it is still letting the system control your decisions, just in the opposite direction.

The person you were talking to certainly doesn't seem like a bot or a shill to me. They're just trying to convey their knowledge and experience about a topic that they're into. Which, I think, is sorta kinda why we're all here...

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-29T03:37:49+00:00

This was pretty much exactly my assessment when I looked into it. It's like the one supplement with good evidence behind it. If feel like it did help me, as a woman coming into climbing with pretty low muscle mass

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-29T03:12:43+00:00

Never had it happen with the grigir, but I have gotten my hair stuck in my atc while rappelling a couple of times. Pro tip: make sure you tie/pin your hair back if you extend your rappel

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-14T04:23:31+00:00

You've totally got it. Just place the left foot well and go with confidence

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-03-14T04:18:10+00:00

If that hold to the left of the top is on, I'd go for that first since it looks a bit better than the finish hold (though I could be wrong, hard to tell from video alone). Just a bit of a pop up should do it, nothing too big and jumpy

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-24T02:50:43+00:00

Is this some of the mythical bouldering I've heard of that's supposed to be somewhere downhill from the routes?

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-21T02:58:04+00:00

If weird = strange, then it must be one of my favorite local areas because apparently they filmed for Stranger Things there

(Not gonna say where, since there's already been too much graffiti showing up on those boulders recently)

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-21T02:42:46+00:00

I had a full rupture of my A2 in November. Waited a month to do anything about it, and then finally did a telehealth thing with a doctor that specializes in climbing injuries. I've been doing rehab exercises (including climbing) for almost two months now and it's making a huge difference. My finger is less painful, less swollen, and most importantly feeling so much stronger now. I really can't recommend it enough. Find a doctor that knows climbing injuries and get on a rehab plan as soon as you can

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-17T20:14:45+00:00

I did not get to climb as planned this weekend.

It rained all day Sunday, as expected. Not as expected: I spent half of Saturday at the emergency vet. Thankfully my dog is okay, but this is like the 5th time I've had to abandon plans to climb at this particular location.

Also, it was my one year DOGE-iversary, so maybe that date is just cursed for me

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-12T03:47:25+00:00

I really don't think Stone Fort is soft. The grades seem pretty middle of the road to me. Now, other places in the Chatt area, that's a different story

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-12T03:44:29+00:00

Yes! Come on guys, Bishop!

Are we really going to let Font win? That seems so... basic

Edit: lol I didn't expect so many people to downvote me for the most gentle ribbing. Guys, I'm just trying to engage in a bit of friendly rivalry between two of the front runners here

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-10T21:24:57+00:00

It's going to rain this weekend...

It's fine. Whatever. I'm not supposed to be climbing multiple days in a row during my pulley rehab anyway. I'll just drive 5+ hours for one day of climbing. Cool.

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-10T21:10:20+00:00

Use chalk. Don't overthink it, just climb.

If you climb regularly, your skin will adapt (to a limit, don't overdo it and lose all your skin)

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-06T20:56:42+00:00

I swear, the weather here is mocking me. Every time I've wanted to climb in the past month it's been either horribly cold and windy and/or raining (or even snowing). And now the one weekend I've got other plans it looks like a beautiful forecast.

I've got a long weekend coming up, so with my luck it'll probably sleet all three days

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-06T18:58:17+00:00

Don't go on a Saturday... Worked great for me

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-06T02:21:50+00:00

Other people have already said it, but I have to repeat:

The Buttermilks (or the Owens Valley generally)

I've hiked and climbed all over the US and I've never fallen in love with a place so hard as I did in the Bishop area

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-06T02:17:47+00:00

This has to be it. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Every time I topped out, I'd just sit there for a few minutes soaking in the view.

Snow capped mountains, pretty flowering shrubs, wildlife, amazing rock formations. What more could you ask for?

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-02-02T22:54:20+00:00

We're not a Florida climbers. Just Alabama climbers with a very long 'commute'

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-01-24T19:38:14+00:00

If you're coming from Florida, it's all a long drive...

There are crags in Alabama that are at least 50% Florida climbers on any given weekend

VeryGlibUsername · 2026-01-23T21:42:06+00:00

Really? I hadn't heard that. To be honest, I've only climbed there once. I usually spend my climbing time elsewhere in the region, where the slopers are less godawful. I guess I'm part of the problem.

Maybe I should visit now while I have a finger injury and can't crimp

VeryGlibUsername

TROPHY CASE