"Climbed that Bitch"

With the weather patterns changing and spring and summer approaching I have been changing my state of mind from snow to rocks.  Last year I started to brush the hiking/mountaineering surface and enjoyed every minute of being outdoors and exploring.  This year, I can only hope to get more involved. 

Last night I stayed up watching episodes of the TV show Everest: Beyond the Limits.  Oh my gosh! This show is amazing.   If you have a passion of the outdoors, climbing, and mountaineering, this TV show will make you want to throw on your back pack and let the adventure begin!  I stayed up watching episode after episode, and when I finally dozed off I literally dreamed of climbing the worlds tallest mountains. 

Almost a year ago now I did my first big mountaineering trip, I summited Mt. Rainier.  It was an eye opening experience.  It made me realize how strong my body and mind were and gave me a since of accomplishment that I have never experienced before.  This June I plan to attempt the summit once more.

 But when looking at mountaineering, I want to do so much more than climb Rainier.  I want to climb other mountains, learn new  techniques of climbing, and really dive into the sport.  I want to challenge myself to get signed up for indoor climbing classes where I can learn rope techniques and build my strength.  I want to meet others that have a passion for climbing.  And then once I have learned to basics of indoor rock climbing, I want to take my adventures outdoors and start scaling the sides of beautiful and natural rock walls.

I'm not sure what draws me to climbing.  Maybe it is the challenge.  Maybe it is the love I have for heights.  But whatever it is, I want to pursue it.  I believe that my body was made to climb and that there are so many places in the world I could see if I could just climb to the tops of them.  I guess it's time to start researching and figuring out how I can dive into the beautiful sport of mountaineering/climbing again!  BRING. IT. ON.