rock climbing | Wall Street Financier: Notes from High Altitude© https://wallstreetdealmaker.com He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Sat, 23 Feb 2019 19:21:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/wallstreetdealmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pitbullgif.gif?fit=32%2C22&ssl=1 rock climbing | Wall Street Financier: Notes from High Altitude© https://wallstreetdealmaker.com 32 32 155119938 Toughest sport: rock climbing https://wallstreetdealmaker.com/2018/09/toughest-sport-rock-climbing/ https://wallstreetdealmaker.com/2018/09/toughest-sport-rock-climbing/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:29:00 +0000 http://wallstreetdealmaker.com/index.php/2018/09/29/toughest-sport-rock-climbing/ There are a few dummies out there who peddle activity-based “membership clubs” for people to become “tough and resourceful” in the style of “black ops” and “Jason Bourne skills”. Towards that they charge you thousands of dollars, of course. Suffices to say that doesn’t make anyone tougher anymore than visiting … Continue ReadingToughest sport: rock climbing

The post Toughest sport: rock climbing first appeared on Wall Street Financier: Notes from High Altitude©.]]> There are a few dummies out there who peddle activity-based “membership clubs” for people to become “tough and resourceful” in the style of “black ops” and “Jason Bourne skills”. Towards that they charge you thousands of dollars, of course. Suffices to say that doesn’t make anyone tougher anymore than visiting Dracula’s castle makes anything but a bad night’s sleep happen.

I would be better of taking up rock climbing, for example. It is tough, physical, and doesn’t have a lot of room for error. Rock climbing is not for the faint of heart.

You will certainly have to go to a mountaineering school, and hone your practice over many years. You can start with the bouldering wall at your gym.

Quote of the day: ” It’s not about how hard you can hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. —Rocky Balboa, Rocky

In U.S. competitive rock climbing, the so called “V” scale is used to describe the grade of the terrain. For example, VB on the V Scale corresponds to YDS 5.1-5.8. (More information on Climbing and Bouldering Rating Systems at REI).
The Local Adventurer Blog has a few nice tips on exercises and games to improve your rock climbing.

I am no expert, but it is a skill I am willing to explore. (Note: There is a substantial risk, including the risk of loss of life, associated with the practice of rock climbing!)

The Max Cantor Shake (this one makes 2 servings); not a keto item

Some readers are familiar with the Joe Rogan kale shake.

I will plug in my own latest smoothie recipe:

  • Water (13-16 ounces)
  • Frozen fruit (9 ounces berries + one apple)
  • Protein powder, single scoop or adjust upwards
  • Bone broth powder
  • Eggshells of three eggs
  • Stevia or honey sweetener (or skip)
  • Walnuts (can be other nuts or ready-made butters as well)
  • Heavy cream, butter or milk -optional
  • Coffee-optional
  • Acai concentrate -optional

Book Giveaway

 Did you know I do a book giveaway almost every week?  It is not just my Book I give away, but other good books, too. For example, here’s the book in is this week’s giveaway (all giveaways are subject to Amazon’s terms and conditions).


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