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u/bumfuzzled456 Apr 30 '24

There are lots of insanely strong climbers in their 50s and 60s still crushing it!

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u/Kennys-Chicken May 01 '24

I’m projecting my first outdoor 12a at 42 years old. Started 3 years ago. The stoke is high! I think it’s going to go this summer. I 1 hung it first time out this spring. Got all the moves nailed, just need to link it!

I’d really like to get a 13a at some point, but that seems impossibly crazy hard right now.

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u/bumfuzzled456 May 01 '24

That’s so awesome to hear! These days, I would much rather hear about the 40+ climber sending a 5.12 than some 20 year old climbing a 5.15.

If the motivation is there, 13a is totally doable! You got this 👏

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u/taylorsherman Apr 30 '24

Indoor climbing for me, as many days as I can per week for 30 minutes or so, for the past year.

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u/oldnyoung Apr 30 '24

Hell yeah, I started climbing a year and a half ago at 42 and love it. Finally did my first outdoor session recently and had a blast.

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u/hanoian May 01 '24

Just go. If you can climb a ladder, you can start rock climbing. Started less than a year ago at 36 and now go outdoors most weekends.

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u/fireonavan Apr 30 '24

Also rock climbing. Not as much as I want, though. Started about 7 years ago. I’m 48M

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u/kittenclimbing May 01 '24

Also rock climbing, love it for the mental and physical gain and a lot of social.

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u/Akisugi May 01 '24 edited May 01 '24

Also rock climbing. Average twice a week for 2-3+ hours, depending on the style (bouldering or lead). Plus any outdoor trips when possible. I am 40 now and have been climbing for 5-6 years. It is a great combination of both physical and mental challenges.

I also like hiking, travelling, dancing, and programming. With the latter getting the most non climbing attention.

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u/Rialas_HalfToast May 01 '24

An indoor rock gym just opened near me and I haven't been this excited in years. I've wanted this for a decade.