I see the nub of rock overhead, my fingers grating against rough
granite, just shy. I twist and
turn, pretzelling, but cannot reach it.
My calves spasm against the strain, my legs quiver. Fingers cramp and ache. I swallow back rising panic. I can do this, I know I can. I squat over my toes wedged deep in a crack,
tense my thighs and burst upwards. Fingers lock onto the hold, Hell yeah!
The move described is called a Dino...it's very scary, but exhilarating when you stick it! Any climbers dino'ing through this blog hop? And, yeah, I might've taken liberties and made up the word pretzelling...but it works, right?
I love the way the tension builds to the final success. A very enjoyable read!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chuck. I've done that same move, without success...and I think I said something besides Hell yeah : )
ReplyDeleteOh my lord. I tried rock climbing at one of those wall places. Ya, not happening.
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Oh, I love climbing...it's so much fun!
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