There I met people from my own component and began to get involved in the local scene. Each year at the national conference I seemed to become a little more involved in organized PACU nursing. The friends I have made and the knowledge I've gained have created a nirvana for me that only one who finds comfort on a small ledge in a rainstorm would understand. Climbing involves teamwork, trust, leadership and liberal doses of faith. You climb with your eyes, planning your route from a distance, perfecting your grand strategy.
Balance is a very important component to climbing.
The rule of thumb is weight over feet and always maintain three points of support. If one hold fails during movement there are still two points of contact, normally enough to allow recovery of balance. This brings up the issue of the rope. Don't leave home without it. The rope has to be strong enough to hold a falling body, yet light enough to be carried.