Rock Climbing as a date idea

jaafc · 2011-07-29T15:00:26+00:00

I've done it several times. I think it's a great idea. It's easy to kino (helping them come off the rock or whatever.) It's active and gives you something to talk about. Plus if you get to belay there's some added trust building.

puaCurveBall · 2011-07-29T15:10:16+00:00

Great idea if the girl is active, however if it isn't presented right some girls might think they'll be embarrassingly bad and say no to it.

Once they are there, fantastic date

2011-07-29T18:09:46+00:00

Seems like a good idea, just be aware that it can backfire. I've seen quite a lot of people(mostly girls) who got genuinely scared and that is a bad emotion on any date. By far most people are ok, but from time to time someone really doesn't like it and you cannot really tell beforehand.

Disclaimer: I am rockclimber and taught a couple introductory climbing courses.

n0c0ntr0l · 2011-07-29T23:06:03+00:00

Hit and miss. I've taken girls bouldering for a first date, some love it, overs not so much. But I must admit I prefer the ones who would like it anyway. It's different to the usual dates, and you can talk and teach her stuff all at the same time. Plenty of kino opportunities too.

turimbar1 · 2011-07-30T06:03:33+00:00

there is nothing hotter than seeing a girl rockclimb IMO

naked rockclimbing = splooge

chriswithac · 2011-07-29T17:00:44+00:00

I've done this. It's a lot of fun! Do it!

rift321 · 2011-07-29T18:35:33+00:00

I'm an avid rock climber, and rock climbing WORKS.

Seriously, it's just as good if it's the first time climbing for both of you, or if you're experienced.... or if you're a beast, largely abstain from climbing, except some very easy routes or whatever she climbs. This will prevent you from looking like a showoff, and shows humility. You're there to have fun with your date, people watch, initiate kino, build comfort, etc... not to actually get a workout.

And don't forget that... I've seen dudes get on the wall while on a date, and get really frustrated. It's uncomfortable to watch. Instead, look down, and say, "man this has me pretty stumped..." if she offers suggestions, try em. If not, say something like, "Maybe you'll have better luck with this one. Wanna give it a shot?"

Be confident in knowing you're not an expert in the sport. Have fun, and talk to other beginners... climbing is a great common ground for conversation.

PublicStranger · 2011-07-29T21:03:48+00:00

I personally don't like learning new skills on an early date. It makes me self-conscious and weirdly competitive, like my date is testing me. In an established relationship? Great! With some I barely know? A special kind of mental torture.

I do like first dates that are unusual and adventurous, though, like a day hike through a nature preserve.

heckz · 2011-07-29T21:50:35+00:00

Bouldering is better because you can talk more and kino more and its less intimidating if they have never climbed.

beanSprouts · 2011-07-29T22:12:22+00:00

A thousand fuck yeahs.

dream_the_endless · 2011-07-30T00:04:30+00:00

The biggest issue is "can she belay". If not, you are stuck in a position where you don't participate in the activity at all. Only she will climb.

Boludering is ok, but even the easy stuff is really difficult and they can get frustrated.

Maybe fork up some extra money to have one of the employees belay for you. But then you don't get to belay, but it could be great anyway!

Davidmoose · 2011-07-30T05:05:55+00:00

I'm surprised that rock climbing isn't a more common date idea, especially if the two of you are somewhat physically fit. One of the first things I did with my first hookup in college was go rock-climbing with her, and it worked out really well.

heckz · 2011-07-30T01:07:18+00:00

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RedPosterboard · 2011-07-29T15:17:04+00:00

... can't help thinking it's a little over the top. Why not spend the time at a cafe close to where you live, and get to know her and talk? Build that emotional connection? Run that tight attraction game?... Take her back to your place and let her climb another kind of.. ahem... rock?

Ok, that one was cheesy...! ;) But still.

Title	Rock Climbing as a date idea
Author	strangeasangels
Upvotes	10
Comments	17
Date	July 29, 2011 2:18 PM UTC (15 years ago)
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