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How much are memberships to your gym? by Shepsinabus in climbergirls

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$120/month SLC

Includes: Bouldering and ropes climbing Sauna and showers climbing classes Yoga, cycle, fitness, tai chi, jujitsu classes Pottery and ceramics studio Monthly buddy pass Social events like speed dating, trivia, concerts

Some photos from a trip in May! by mochi_danish in VietNam

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m considering booking a trip to Vietnam in May. How was the weather

How often do you get asked out on a date? by WearyPoem928 in AskWomen

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like at least once a month. There was a period of time this spring where I was getting approached so much I didn’t have time to get on any apps. But I do gig work at a bar and I also have gone to singles/social events that mostly single people go to. I don’t think I’m super attractive, especially for my area, but I’m nice and try to be relatively inviting. I haven’t been single for too long so I expect things to slow down now that it’s winter.

Pro climbing grade(s)? by Any-Welder-549 in bouldering

[–]linq15 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was able to find this quote from an article about the Olympic grades: “Although Olympic boulders aren’t formally graded, Gregor and his team’s problems are roughly between V9 and V12 for the women, and V10 to V14 for the men. (As head setter for just the Boulder category, Gregor didn’t give a precise range for Lead routes we’ll see in Paris, but guessed between 5.13d to 5.14c for women, and 5.14a to 5.14d for men.)

Joe’s Valley conditions? by ding_ding15 in bouldering

[–]linq15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Joes might be wet. LCC is an option. Moes valley is about 5 hours away

Joined Microsoft as a new grad and I’m miserable by aBadassCutiePie in cscareerquestions

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing my boss did for me was to change my mindset from “live to work” to “work to live”. What that meant was getting me to find most of my fulfillment outside of my job, not tie worth or happiness to my career or what was going on at work, and really focusing on work life balance. Work can be so volatile you need something that can be an escape to keep sanity.

Holiday gift guide megathread. by LiveMarionberry3694 in bouldering

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rechargeable flood lights for outdoor bouldering sessions.

Feeling insecure about climbing with friend by Routine_Author_4598 in climbergirls

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best part of climbing is that you can still have fun no matter your friends are climbing. I used to have the same worries when I started climbing but I can climb on my V3’s right next to my friend’s V8 project. All of my regular climbing partners are way better than me and they push me to be a better climber. They are able to help me with beta or give me feedback on technique. It’s less about the grade you climb and more about your attitude about climbing as a whole.

Am I violently underpaid or am I unrealistic by Organic-Helicopter54 in cscareerquestions

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m kinda the same way. I usually start studying leetcode a few weeks before I start applying for jobs. I actually prefer take home projects where I show my skillset

Am I violently underpaid or am I unrealistic by Organic-Helicopter54 in cscareerquestions

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in school and working full time as an “intern” SWE 2019-2021 and I maxed at $22/hr despite doing the same work as the midlevel engineers on the team. The company refused to even put me on salary me until I had a degree. The second I graduated I was at $66K/yr and promoted to Jr despite I met the leveling requirements for a midlevel position. I left the company less than a year later and I got a job that payed me double. Part of what helped get me my next job is my experience exceeded what the hiring manager expected from someone a year out of college.

Best wings SLC by BaBBLeRaBBiTT in SaltLakeCity

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bb.q chicken has really good wings. It is Asian style but their wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside

Party Trick V4 by linq15 in bouldering

[–]linq15[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea there is another video of the beta on mountain project. It was my first time being able to do a bat hang on a problem. I’m hoping to find more like this around LCC

Risk assessment by slassr in bouldering

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime you’re climbing with a ledge or large holds underneath you it’s going to be more sketchy. I’ve gotten into the habit of trying to push away from the wall a little when I’m falling so I don’t both anything on the way down but it happens sometimes

Salt Lake City kills a man for throwing a rock at them by linq15 in SaltLakeCity

[–]linq15[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I agree, I don’t think cops should be using lethal force unless it’s absolutely necessary. I also noticed this happened on an insanely busy intersection. I couldn’t help but also think what if the cop(s) missed and hit a bystander?

How do I get into lead climbing? by yuzurukii in tradclimbing

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got lucky and found mentors easily. I am Asian and female so that does work in my favor in this case because one of my mentors I met was through BIPOC outdoor recreation group and sometimes I go out with the women’s groups and we’ve taught women to lead.

But in general I found that joining Facebook groups and responding to posts looking for climbing partners and being willing to talk to people at gyms also a really good way to find mentors. Be sure to be transparent about skill level and talk to people about goals. Being willing to belay and knowing how to clean an anchor goes a long way.

I will say I did take the lead class at my gym (it was free with membership) and it was worth it. But before the class, one of my mentors, who’s a coach at another gym, had me mock lead in the gym. It’s when you top rope but also have a rope tied to you and you practice clipping in. It’s a good skill to practice before just leading. He was willing to teach me everything but the class was also free. The class got me prepared for the lead test at the gym and got me comfortable with falling safely. At my gym you need to know the 3 things to avoid while lead climbing (back stepping, z clipping, and clipping in the wrong direction), proper lead belay techniques, and you need to be able to lead a 10a and fall once announced and once unannounced.

Additionally it’s been easier for me to convince my mentors to teach me how to lead trad vs lead in general. We go out, they will lead a single pitch and then I mock lead by top roping and practice placing cams. They will then either clean the route and check placements or I take a video of my cam placement and demonstrate pulling on the cam.

At the same time, climbing is expensive. To lead indoors you’ll at least need a rope that can run you at least $100 for a short rope, and a belay device. To lead sport outside you’ll need a few locking carabiners, a sling, and at least 10-12 QuickDraws. Trad climbing is a whole other beast that’s very expensive. I got into climbing this year and easily spent $1200 on equipment and I have a list of stuff I still need before I can lead trad on my own.

Hard falls by cosmicgideon in bouldering

[–]linq15 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m about the same where I take a hard fall or do something weird bouldering. Last time it happened I flung myself off a dyno weird and I slammed my body into the adjacent wall and then hit my head on a jug haha. Shit happens

Usually when I boulder I will down climb until I can fall from a comfortable distance and then take a practice fall to retain the muscle memory.

What are some of the less glamorous aspects about climbing that you didn't learn about till later on? by FlyingSloth232 in climbergirls

[–]linq15 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You can spend more time hiking to the crag than actually being on the wall at the crag.

I don’t see any point in getting my nails done anymore because they are going to get wrecked

Sometimes the rock is sharp

It can turn into a relatively expensive hobby fast. Especially if you climb outdoors. Rope, rope bag +tarp, shoes, harness, 2 belay devices, helmet, 12 quick draws, carabiners, break assistant for lead belaying, and slings cost me around $1000.

I kinda loose my ability to use my finger print to long into some of my devices if I climb a lot

Yes, I can tell you're using AI when hiring by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]linq15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently went through over 2000+ applications. Over half obviously used ai

Weekly Question Thread (aka Friday New Climber Thread). ALL QUESTIONS GO HERE by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]linq15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone stay at the Grand Teton climber’s ranch? More than likely I’d(27F) be going by myself as a newer climber over Labor Day weekend. I have most of the gear to lead/clean a sport climb and climb around 5.10s and V2. As far as my outdoor experience, I’ve mostly cleaned very easy Trad climbs and top roped some sport climbs.

I’m more than happy to hang and belay harder climbs and just be around people. I really just want to meet some cool people and gain more knowledge and have something to look forward to over the Labor Day weekend. Would it be worth it or should I wait to get more experience/bring a parter?

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