climbing love

People often ask me what I like about the vertical realm.

When I climb, I am awestruck by the beauty and power of the earth and sky, and I find myself celebrating the joy of being alive.

challenge • Adventure • Fresh Air • Preparation • Approach • Camaraderie • Gear • Planning • Problem Solving • Exposure • Terror • Tears • Failure • Courage • Success • Relief • Summit • Celebration • Laughter • Friendship

I am an intermediate climber with role models as well as mentees. I love everything about climbing. To me, there is nothing more pure than being on that rock and ice.

I encourage you to join me there.

-Laura Stemmler Obringer