Believe it or not, the next article will deal with a serious issue revolving around the future of our sport. Basically, as the number of indoor rock climbing gyms increase exponentially across the nation, the potential for over-commercialization of rock climbing grows close.
Or does it? I contemplate whether or not all publicity for climber's is good publicity or perhaps the inherent purity in climbing is sliding dangerously close to deterioration as more teenage-mutant training farms explode across the country. But then again, an increased public awareness serves as the base for athletic recognition, which in turn could lead to the development of an intramural sport. Paid athletes? And not just Sharma and Tommy. Perhaps, whole teams on a High School level.
And who is better to comment on the past, present, and future of our capricious climbing culture than Mark Richey, a world-class rock climber and mountaineer of unparalled proportions; not to mention the past president of the American Alpine Club and current representative for the UIAA.
Coming up next month...Mark Richey and the future of rock climbing: media covered sport or isolated individual endeavor?
And some more Dawson's Creek with Little Jimmy (below)...maybe...if I don't get in trouble first...
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