I’m wearing Solutions right now, they’re good, but not as nice as my Skwamas. They’re my favourite shoe, but are in need on a resole right now so they’re temporarily retired. I also have a pair of Veloce’s that I use for slabby problems, but they too are in need of a resole. Lastly I have these Chimera’s below, which I’ve taken to using as projecting shoes for hard overhung routes. 📸 Shoe porn by yours truly.

@Mike Vert thanks dude!

@Caleb Williams yeeeeaaah buddy, we love a slabby climb. Tight, delicate balancy moves with small holes and sketchy feet?? What’s not to love!

@Elsa Carrillo I love slab, but haven’t had much experience with Aretes! Overhangs are fun though, the adrenaline really starts pumping!

I met my climbing partner at work. I was contracted to work with a new agency and set up a Teams call to meet their team. During the call someone asked what I do for fun, and when I said climbing this guy popped up out of no where and went “You climb!?!? We should go together sometime!” And that was it. We’ve met a bunch of friends since then at the gym, and have grown our little circle. I love how friendly and chill the climbing community is.

@Ed Struble I’m kind of on board with you here. My gym has two locations and at both you can top out over the wall, but their first (and OG) location the last ‘hold’ is the top edge of the wall which they mark with a box of coloured tape. I definitely see a lot of people skipping moves to practically dyno it, and I’ve totally done it too when I’m gassed or scared.

Welcome @Lauren Gwaley why do you prefer Reed Creek?? Idk anything about climbing in Virginia.