Top 10 Reasons Why Rock Climbing is a Great Sport

The Top Ten

1 It Increases Physical Strength

Doesn't almost other every sport

2 It is Fun

3 It Involves a Lot of Skill

Most sports do

4 It's Satisfying to Climb a 5.11 Route or a Boulder Problem at the V2 Grade for the First Time

I mean, 5.11 and V2 is all well and good, but seriously, get to more like 5.12d and V7 and then its REALLY satisfying.

5 It Introduces You to a Brand New Community

6 It Helps You Get Over a Fear of Heights

I have one. Absolutely not.

7 It Gets You Out Into Nature

As does camping?

8 It Makes the Skin of Your Fingertips Stronger

9 It Makes You Buff

10 It's a Great Option for People Who Don't Like Team Sports

Chess exists

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