Climbing

I started rock climbing in 2005 because I like the feeling of conquering a slab of rock my 6 year old could get to the top of by taking the easy trail and as a way to cope with my life in the desert. I love it. It's one of those things I do to escape and enjoy. I love the feeling of being suspended 50 feet above the ground and contemplating the odds of my gear failing. It's invigorating. There is a rush of fear and exhilaration when you lean out over the edge to rappel down. The other thing I love about climbing is the gear. Let's face it, carabiners are one of man's coolest inventions.
At this point, you might still be wondering, "What's a prusik?" It's a climbing knot I've actually never used before. It's mostly used as a back up knot for rappelling or for ascending a rope. Mainly, it alliterates well with "pistons" and so I went with it. And that's what the "prusiks" part of this blog that no one will ever read is about.