Projects, new areas, new motivation, new year ahead . . . good vibes and lots of fuel to burn . . . It keeps getting better and better!
I'm still uncertain though if this feeling is something I and few climbers share. Imagining all the possible ways for which to go to inspires me to move forward and not think of any of the circumstances which might arise from abrupt decisions that are sure to be made. Whatever they are though, I'm sure there will be recourses for some rectification.
Coming from more than a month long exposure to climbing in Europe has fueled my desire to climb more. Coming back home, I'm now more driven to look for places, new areas, and new rocks to climb on. A month now has passed since I came back and right now things are really looking great.
There are now plans of going over to the Bicol Region for some bolting on the virgin rocks of Caramoan, Camarines Sur. The limestone there looks really solid and maybe there will be a super route to sink our fingers on. The plans are solidifying even as I write. A project route, a 120 ft. long single pitch badass that will not go in just one visit, is something that has been on my mind lately. To bolt something like that and climb it is going to push so many limits.
There's also a new bouldering area that promises new sights and a different setting in Pagudpod. The white cliff band on the beach looks really impressive. Bouldering is really nice and powerfull, but bouldering by the beach imaginably presents more energy. The crashing of the waves over some of the rocks creates a background that is surreal. The energy will be overwhelming and yet I could also visualize the sun setting and the waves giving off a calming effect.
Chris Lindner's visit, I believe, has also made a huge impact in everyone who climbs and who wants to climb. It's a solid showing that no where is ever too far or too obscure if your desire is bigger than you. Last Sunday's event overpoured with energy and it undeniably started a lot of people on their own personal journeys and with this it has also started something anew for Philippine climbing.
Climbing in the Philipines is definitely beautiful. The rocks are pure, no chipped holds, everything is natural and the hikes into the jungles for a single area provides a lot of adventure and adds to the total make up of the stories. The climbing areas in our small archipelago are still hidden from most of the world but it is also this that makes it unique. The climbing areas are scattered all over the country, each one giving a different experience. Those who come to explore climbing here is rewarded with quality climbing and a lot of friendly faces eager to meet new people who share the same passion.
I'm still uncertain though if this feeling is something I and few climbers share. Imagining all the possible ways for which to go to inspires me to move forward and not think of any of the circumstances which might arise from abrupt decisions that are sure to be made. Whatever they are though, I'm sure there will be recourses for some rectification.
Coming from more than a month long exposure to climbing in Europe has fueled my desire to climb more. Coming back home, I'm now more driven to look for places, new areas, and new rocks to climb on. A month now has passed since I came back and right now things are really looking great.
There are now plans of going over to the Bicol Region for some bolting on the virgin rocks of Caramoan, Camarines Sur. The limestone there looks really solid and maybe there will be a super route to sink our fingers on. The plans are solidifying even as I write. A project route, a 120 ft. long single pitch badass that will not go in just one visit, is something that has been on my mind lately. To bolt something like that and climb it is going to push so many limits.
There's also a new bouldering area that promises new sights and a different setting in Pagudpod. The white cliff band on the beach looks really impressive. Bouldering is really nice and powerfull, but bouldering by the beach imaginably presents more energy. The crashing of the waves over some of the rocks creates a background that is surreal. The energy will be overwhelming and yet I could also visualize the sun setting and the waves giving off a calming effect.
Chris Lindner's visit, I believe, has also made a huge impact in everyone who climbs and who wants to climb. It's a solid showing that no where is ever too far or too obscure if your desire is bigger than you. Last Sunday's event overpoured with energy and it undeniably started a lot of people on their own personal journeys and with this it has also started something anew for Philippine climbing.
Climbing in the Philipines is definitely beautiful. The rocks are pure, no chipped holds, everything is natural and the hikes into the jungles for a single area provides a lot of adventure and adds to the total make up of the stories. The climbing areas in our small archipelago are still hidden from most of the world but it is also this that makes it unique. The climbing areas are scattered all over the country, each one giving a different experience. Those who come to explore climbing here is rewarded with quality climbing and a lot of friendly faces eager to meet new people who share the same passion.
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