NaBloPoMo...and Falling!!!

-Post 1-

What the hell is NaBloPoMo?  National Blog Posting Month.  I read this on my friend Heather's blog.  It started in November of 2006.  She said that the rule is you have to post once each day to your blog.  And while from what I've read the actual "month" is November, she's done this the past four years in December and it's proven to be a good way to close out the year.  I agree, and have decided to give this my best shot.  I mean, seriously folks...those of you who know me probably think this won't be very difficult for me to accomplish.  Whatever.  You're reading this so apparently it's of some entertainment value.  So without further delay here's today post:

 Falling!!!

We're talking about climbing (and falling) here folks.  A fairly accurate saying for climbers should really be, "I climb, therefore I fall."  Falling is not failing.  Everyone who climbs, falls.  Whether that's on top-rope, sport bolts, or trad/aid gear all of us fall.  But the fear of falling is the #1 factor that holds climbers (particularly trad climbers) back from pushing their limits and realizing their climbing potential (and having more fun cuz that's what it's all about!).