Good article. It's interesting to get a perspective from a non-climber. Re: "I'm going to throw up!" Nice job, Tim! People are so curious about what we do, and this will bring climbing into the spotlight again for a while. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard, "Whatcha doin?" from the ground. Probably would have paid for my new saddle by now. Here's yer sign...
Then here's to the oak, the brave old oak,
Who stands in his pride alone!
And still flourish he, a hale green tree,
When a hundred years are gone!
--Henry Fothergill Chorley, "The Brave Old Oak"
