15 More Would you Rather? Questions for Climbers Blog Feature

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15 More Would you Rather? Questions for Climbers

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How do I climb harder? How do I send my project? How do I get stronger?

If you’re anything like us, these questions keep you up at night. And they’re important questions—we all want to improve and get stronger. But what if the answers lie in giving our brains a well-deserved break? In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with news stories and social media, we could all benefit from more daydreaming. More tomfoolery. More time spent analyzing the pros and cons to the Shrek soundtrack playing on loop in the gym.

For reasons unbeknownst to us, you all loved our 15 Would You Rather Questions That Make You Go Hmmm. So, we present to you . . . 15 More Would You Rather Questions for Climbers.

Would you rather....?

  1. unknowingly give a pro-climber a high five after they send a V2 or accidentally dump your entire chalk bag out on a total stranger?
  2. climb in shoes with holes in the toe box or shoes that are two sizes too small for the rest of your life?
  3. never get to use chalk again or never get to use a chalk brush again?
  4. always hear a barking dog at the crag or the sound of someone else’s playlist through a stereo?
  5. have a V10 climbers’ strength with a V2 climbers’ technique or a V10 climbers’ technique with a V2 climbers’ strength?
  6. Adam Ondra scream at the top of every route or wear a pair of mittens every time you climb?
  7. climb hard and fully recover by the next day or have a belayer available any time you need one?
  8. never get a flapper again or have an lifetime supply of chalk?
  9. have a lifetime supply of energy drinks or protein bars?
  10. be a world famous boulderer or sport climber?
  11. have unlimited crag snacks but no climbing shoes, or no crag snacks and the best shoes?
  12. climb routes with only slopers or only crimps for the rest of your life?
  13. only listen to the Shrek soundtrack in the gym or have no music playing in the gym?
  14. be forced to give unsolicited beta to everyone you meet or always wear a harness while you’re bouldering?
  15. never get to boulder again or never get to climb ropes again?

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