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Klime

Boulder climber
chandler
Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 26, 2007 - 04:05pm PT
Your answers will be used in a t-shirt design being developed by Klime. Please include your first name, first letter of your last name, and hometown (ie. "Climbing frees my mind and body!" - Valerie P. Chandler, AZ)so you can meddle in the glory!!
UPDATE 8/16
hey guys!

Thanks SO much for all your responses...this has been a tremendous help to us! We have decided to make these shirts a bit more personal so you can each have a piece of all our hard work and dedication to this sport. We are asking each of you who responded to our original bulletin to please reply to THIS message with your first name, first letter of your last name, and hometown (ie. Valerie P. Chandler, AZ). This way, when we put it all together, you will be able to purchase a shirt with YOUR quote and YOUR name on it! Thanks again and keep checking the website for updates on the shirts and more!

~Valerie @KLIME

Be sure to check us out on myspace [url]http://www.myspace.com/klimeonline[/url]
Check out the shop online @ [url]http://shop.klimeonline.com[/url]
Feel free to email us wit hany ideas and/or questions @ [email]nick@klimeonline.com[/email]
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:07pm PT
I don't climb to buy Tee shirts
WoodySt

Trad climber
Riverside
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:08pm PT
It's the best way to get away from my cats.
CAMNOTCLIMB

Trad climber
novato ca
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:15pm PT
Beats work.
GDavis

Trad climber
SoCal
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:35pm PT
To crush the competition at local gyms and get babes.
crackfiend

climber
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:41pm PT
More socially acceptable than smoking crack
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:54pm PT
1. Because it's there.
2. Because it isn't a 'sport'.
3. Because I can wear scruffy clothing that doesn't have any advertising on it, and fit right in.
murcy

climber
San Fran Cisco
Aug 26, 2007 - 04:56pm PT
Even if I didn't climb, you'd still be complaining!
Jerry Dodrill

climber
Bodega, CA
Aug 26, 2007 - 05:22pm PT
You want to sell us tee shirts of our own quotes?


Why does the girl in that picture have three arms and one leg?
Gordon

Trad climber
South Florida
Aug 26, 2007 - 05:31pm PT
"Why does the girl in that picture have three arms and one leg?"

Jerry... that's awesome! What an eye you have and you're absolutely correct. I'm still laughing!!!

Guess you've effectively killed any further use of that "hottie" photo, except maybe for scientific gene-research purposes... Good one.

You know, the last time I mistood a shoulder for a boob was on my first date to the movies at age 14... (my date only had two arms, however...)

TwistedCrank

climber
The banks of reality
Aug 26, 2007 - 05:38pm PT
It's better than not climbing.
feelio Babar

Trad climber
Sneaking up behind you...
Aug 26, 2007 - 06:13pm PT
Oldest trick in the book for free work...

"submit your ideas...if we like them...we'll use them!"


Um, and for those who need bifocals...that's a knee.

Jaybro

Social climber
The West
Aug 26, 2007 - 06:15pm PT
What else is there?
Jerry Dodrill

climber
Bodega, CA
Aug 26, 2007 - 06:53pm PT
Perhaps its a knee. Perhaps not...

Looks like a shoulder to me. She's a mutant!

Have it as you will. This is better

Original
Raydog

Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
Aug 26, 2007 - 07:50pm PT
Jerry, are you saying there's something funny about that pic?

dirtineye

Trad climber
the south
Aug 26, 2007 - 08:20pm PT
I'm betting that's three armed Valerie herself in the pic.

Shameless self promotion might not be cool to some, but shameless self promoters sometimes do big things too.

And anyway, if YOU could make money off your hobby, wouldn't you?

Wouldn't that be better than a real job?

BTW, Valerie, I think your promotion would go over better, on this site at least, if you were topless in the pic.

Of course, that would obviate the need for a t-shirt, DOH!
aldude

climber
Monument Manor
Aug 26, 2007 - 08:29pm PT
_ _ -- ^ " To get to the top ".
s. o.

Trad climber
academia
Aug 26, 2007 - 08:46pm PT
I climb out of the hope for blondes with cleavage
wootles

climber
Gamma Quadrant
Aug 26, 2007 - 09:42pm PT
BTW, that chick ain't climbing, she's practicing... err ah bouldering.

Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 27, 2007 - 09:49pm PT
Crowley has a sliver of lucidity and admits he doesn't even climb:

"If I don't climb, I get to the point where I cannot get off the ground (like now)."


Ya may want to cut back on your tobacco and red meat intakes. Booze is a killer too. Good luck getting off the ground. What a fraud.


LIKE I SAID Edit: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=439840&msg=439884#msg439884
Rhodo-Router

Gym climber
Otto, NC
Aug 27, 2007 - 09:59pm PT
It beats working on the house.
Tarbuster

climber
right here, right now
Aug 27, 2007 - 10:17pm PT
Because it IS life-
Everything else is just waiting...
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 27, 2007 - 10:55pm PT
"Even today, in my most decrepid state ever, I would climb circles around your fraudulent ass."

Whatever Crowley, you are sad. You tell us you don't climb, so what am I supposed to do? Stop climbing to let you catch up?

"Stop calling my house also, and nix the threatening emails.... " No, Matt, not threatening or calling your house, don't try to stir up some sh#t like that. You have other admirers besides me, I'm sure. Bugger off into neverland.

"I know where you live" WTF is your problem, Crowley? You are truly ill. Sober up and STFU.
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 27, 2007 - 11:16pm PT
C'mon, Crowley. You JUST a few minutes ago told me you climb EVERY DAY.

So, what did you climb today? What's the last thing you climbed?

*crickets chirping*

Uh huh.
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 27, 2007 - 11:20pm PT
"Say... Remember when you said your were aquainted with Ballerini?

Seems she has forgotten."

Huh??????????????????? WTF is this supposed to mean?

Sober up Crowley.
John Moosie

climber
Aug 27, 2007 - 11:36pm PT
Good job Rockjox...
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 27, 2007 - 11:44pm PT
Cosmic:

Crowley indicates, here and in private emails, that he's stalking me. As if I'm going to remain silent on that.

So here we have an internet creep littering ST with endless garbage, and CROWLEY DOESN'T EVEN CLIMB (by his own admission). As if I'm going to let that one pass.

"Who is Matthew S. Moore?" That would be you, A. Crowley. Wetbrain can be a problem at your advanced age.

I'll tell you why I climb later.
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:17am PT
"BMW mechanics and child pornographers." Your drifting out of consciousness again, Crowley.

Dwaine, perhaps Crowley climbed in the past. He says he doesn't climb now. But you're right, Crowley could have been lying - we've seen the pattern already.

BTW, Matt - this weekend I climbed with someone who has had your acquaintence for 30 years. His opinion is not high. At all. I'll spare him of having to deal with you.
Jaybro

Social climber
The West
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:23am PT
Back to the op, can't help it.
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:30am PT
Creepy Crowley tells me: "I know where you live."

Then stop by and say "hi." Or just STFU and bugger off with this nonsense.

I'm done, apologies to all - back to climbing.


WARBLER Edit: Dang straight, got me riled up. Crowley, don't stop by after all - send the blonde instead.
Anastasia

Trad climber
California
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:42am PT
Why do I climb?
Being outdoors, hanging out with wonderful people, great scenery... (Looking at John's back...) I like developing my inner self while getting a really good workout.
Sending Smiles,
Anastasia
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:46am PT
Crowley bird crows: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!
What a comeback!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Dang Crowley, have another beer.



COSMIC edit from the future: It's his photobucket account, in the interweb.
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:57am PT
I climb because it's a sort of parallel universe. Like some of this thread.
Wild Bill

climber
Ca
Aug 28, 2007 - 02:05am PT
C'mon Crowley - I was replying to your email. Post the whole thing for all to see.



EDIT: I see you won't post them - what's wrong?
Russ Walling

Social climber
Out on the sand.... man.....
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:06pm PT
-----bump for "As the Climber Turns" episode #446. Hate to miss an apology being beaten out of someone.

re: OP: sick addiction.

re: re: that pic.... are those 3 arms? Whatsup with that?
Dr. Taco

Social climber
New Freedonia, Caledonia
Aug 28, 2007 - 12:16pm PT
Slow down boys! Dr. Taco is very concerned for your mental well-being.

CosmicDude, I'm not sure where to begin with these two. Clearly Wild Bill has a homoerotic attraction to A. Crowley.

And clearly A. Crowley is a malfunctioning low-down dirty snake. So it's a perfect match.

Wild Bill, when is the smack-down gonna happen? You should get everyone together, to facilitate the wagering. Let's have physical stats for starters, boys.

Dr. Taco shares your excitement Russ. Who's your favorite?

Dr. Taco.

Dick_Lugar

Trad climber
Indiana
Aug 28, 2007 - 02:05pm PT
I climb because I suck at golfing!
Euroford

Trad climber
chicago
Aug 28, 2007 - 02:14pm PT
becouse i have a strange defintion of "fun"

tim h



G_Gnome

Sport climber
Everywhere, man...
Aug 28, 2007 - 03:23pm PT
I climb because I don't have anything else to do and would be round and weigh 350 pounds if I didn't.
maestro8

Trad climber
Sunnyvale, CA
Aug 28, 2007 - 03:29pm PT
Climbing gives me a brief respite from those voices inside my head.
Dick_Lugar

Trad climber
Indiana
Aug 28, 2007 - 03:45pm PT
I climb because I can't get a date.
Dick_Lugar

Trad climber
Indiana
Aug 28, 2007 - 03:46pm PT
I climb because I didn't make the YMCA club co-ed dodgeball team.
Dick_Lugar

Trad climber
Indiana
Aug 28, 2007 - 03:59pm PT
I climb because the harness accentuates my package.
curt wohlgemuth

Social climber
Bay Area, California
Aug 28, 2007 - 07:25pm PT
I climb because I don't have anything else to do and would be round and weigh 350 pounds if I didn't.

If you weighed 350 pounds Gnome, you'd be taller lying down than you are standing up!

Curt
the-shoe

Trad climber
Santa Clarita, CA
Aug 30, 2007 - 12:58am PT
After 15 years the drugs wore off, and I had nothing else to do.
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Aug 30, 2007 - 01:43am PT
Focus, rock, the next move, transforming fear into meditation. A cool breeze, the views, God I am addicted to the views, the smell of my...oh not the polypooperine, gear, cool f-n gear and movement, how did I do that?
Evdawg

Trad climber
Sacramento/S. Tahoe
Sep 6, 2007 - 01:22am PT
because it's an adventure to "die for" -evdawg
lol
Klime

Boulder climber
chandler
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2007 - 08:02pm PT
for all those who have felt the need to toss their inadequate 2 cents into the bowl, we would like to share a couple of things:
Klime has a fully staffed design team, and uses only their own inspiration to drive their line.
Klime also believe that shameless self promotion is super frickin cool
Klime would like to share with anyone who referenced our model in the pic in the above post - She happens to be a very accomplished and intelligent climber, and a beautiful person throughout - BTW she's 13, so most of your comments are inappropriate and unnecessary - 0h, and she is not Valerie
Klime represents anyone who can live with the fact that they may not be the best climber on the wall, but damn they look good doing it - and they are having fun
Klime just dropped their Fall/Winter Catalog for 2008 - the communiTee is not in there - we need more responses, and less BS to finish that - the line is amazing, and you will be too once you get your hands on some
Klime

Boulder climber
chandler
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2007 - 08:04pm PT
for all of those who shared their true answers, and would like to be a part of an amazing t shirt idea - THANKS AND WE LOVE YOU
Rocky5000

Trad climber
Falls Church, VA
Oct 21, 2007 - 09:21pm PT
It beats fixing the toilet for the nine-millionth time.
turd

climber
Oct 21, 2007 - 09:27pm PT
I'm not sure I've ever seen an "amazing" T-shirt.
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Oct 21, 2007 - 09:34pm PT
I have no idea why. Just have to.

Ken

Watusi

Social climber
Newport, OR
Oct 21, 2007 - 10:24pm PT
I kind of feel a bit ashamed of myself knowing now that the model is 13...oops! She is pretty however, just give her a few more ice cream seasons and I won't feel so bad...
Watusi

Social climber
Newport, OR
Oct 21, 2007 - 10:36pm PT
I climb because I was never that good at walking...
Caveman

climber
Cumberland Plateau
Oct 21, 2007 - 10:37pm PT
Robbed a bank and then rode into a box canyon.




wootles

climber
I've moved
Oct 22, 2007 - 11:19am PT
"for all those who have felt the need to toss their inadequate 2 cents into the bowl, we would like to share a couple of things:
Klime has a fully staffed design team, and uses only their own inspiration to drive their line.
Klime also believe that shameless self promotion is super frickin cool
Klime would like to share with anyone who referenced our model in the pic in the above post - She happens to be a very accomplished and intelligent climber, and a beautiful person throughout - BTW she's 13, so most of your comments are inappropriate and unnecessary - 0h, and she is not Valerie
Klime represents anyone who can live with the fact that they may not be the best climber on the wall, but damn they look good doing it - and they are having fun
Klime just dropped their Fall/Winter Catalog for 2008 - the communiTee is not in there - we need more responses, and less BS to finish that - the line is amazing, and you will be too once you get your hands on some"


Oh please. What did you expect?

The girl being 13 didn't stop you from posting a cleavage shot of her on the internet. I hope you have her parent's permission. Being the father of a young girl I find your post insulting to my intelligence.

I climb to stay above the rising cesspool of marketing BS.
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
Oct 22, 2007 - 12:42pm PT
"THANKS AND WE LOVE YOU"

apparently the rest of us are not worthy of your love since we don't buy your product?

weak sauce.
dirtineye

Trad climber
the south
Oct 22, 2007 - 02:01pm PT
"Klime has a fully staffed design team, and uses only their own inspiration to drive their line."

Hmmm, so then WHY do you want OUR ideas?

Even a ditzbrain like YOU must realize that your first plea for ideas and the line you posted later do not go together, HAHAHAAHAHAHA!


Hey you helped me out a little. I now realize that when I could climb, I did it to get away from internet twits like you!

Klime has inspired me to never buy their stooopid products.





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