(23 June 2013, 11:47)Skean Dhude Wrote: Scythe,
There are many reasons for climbing before and after an event so it is certainly not a bullshit idea. Like everything else you need to learn while it is safe. Wasn't that your reasoning for trying to saw wood left handed?
Personally, I think it is a good recommendation.
I'm all for learning to do it. I've got my own gear and the wife and I pop down Exeter or Bristol and climb now and again. I'm just saying, post SHTF, I'll be avoiding climbing unless my life depends on it!!!
Abseiling makes a lot of sense. That can, and does, save lives. But climbing, and I'm not talking like up a small building like 2 or 3 stories, I'm talking rock face, not scrambling style, is something that is a risk beyond what is wise. Pre-SHTF, yeah, go for it. It's awesome! Traverse loads at the end of every session to get your grip strength and stamina as high as possible, and finish on finger board chin-ups for pull strength (even though a good climber puts most of the effort into their legs).
Post-SHTF, unnecessary risk...in my opinion.
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