I also enjoy an occasional opportunity to rock climb. My rock climbing experience encompasses North Carolina and the four corners region of the American Southwest. Each climb has proved to be a most exhilarating experience. Mountain climbing can be fun, but also dangerous. However, with the right equipment and a good instructor it can prove to be a rather rewarding experience. If one is interested in rock climbing, there are a number of excellent websites for beginning rock climbers. www.rockclimbing.com Much success!