And yes, it is funny to me. But you should have seen me trying “Bum boy”. If you had you would know the grade has nothing to do with it.

I think it is funny that everyone is passing judgment based on the grade of the climb. I am a “douche”, I do over react, I do take too much satisfaction away from “getting to the top”, and I get frustrated by the “experience”.

Because I agree with you on all of this I have made the video private.

btw,

If you put yourself out there in anyway on the internet you must be prepared for some feedback. I was ready, I did get some flack and now understand being under the radar.

For my friends,

If you want to see the videos I have and will have e-mail me and I will give you the password.

Even if one person can’t climb above v10 everybody usually climb at their limit and failure is a sure feeling in climbing, some have better ways to deal with it , and on this video, it appeared to me that it was not very easy for you to handle it, so I went on and made my comments…

Im utterly sorry if you felt offended, that wasn’t my intention and I don’t hold anything against you at all, actually I admire you for sticking to it.
I could mention a hand full of climbers that would never let it explode like that, but I don’t think it would help our discussion actually, you are on the spotlight and could avoid creating a that bad first impression … someone who should be your fan is now trying to not become your enemy for criticizing you…

we cool?

@unknown,
You seem to like listing things, so her is one for ya…

1)I am a butcher

2)I drive a Bronco

3)I do enjoy the smell of my farts

“a person climbing should never have that angry reaction and instead appreciate the process”

I will admit that your right. I do not drive for 3h, hike for 1h, get dirty, make minimal money working a job in the climbing industry, drop out of college, live in a van, break up with girlfriends, and spend thousands of dollars because I like it. I do it so I can add another accomplishment to my 8a card.

I hate climbing to be honest.

I am unsure of what climbers you are referring to when you say,

“Its good to see that some climbers have a good time, push even harder than that, often fail and walk out laughing…”

I will agree I am emotionally effected if I do, or do not do a rock climb. I will also agree it is a bit much to watch.

But do you know me? I am offended you called my climbing life “sad” or at least you implied that it was.

I also know Paul really well and wish I had footage of him on his bad days. It can get just as ridiculous.

@ unknown,

the south park reference was classic. AND I guess you know me? who are you?

judgment.

“Its good to see that some climbers have a good time, push even harder than that, often fail and walk out laughing…”

Name 1 person.

Where to Begin…

1) Have you climbed with Paul? If so, you would know he cares just as much as nic does and does not except Failure *(to the point of throwing things).

2)Your implying nic does not climb for pleasure?

You are sadly mistaken.

Do you get upset driving? or when you stub your toe?

you shouldn’t you should enjoy the experience.

Let me guess you drive a prius and are a vegan, and love the smell of your farts?

Get a grip!