
The Diamond on the approach trail
I started climbing almost 16 years ago and have dreamed of climbing The Diamond on Long’s Peak for about that long. Seeing pictures of the high alpine wall has brought these words to mind, “Someday I will good enough to climb that”. It’s strange how your mind makes some things so intimidating, so big but become less so when you commit and confront your resistance and trepidation. Go time happened this past summer. It was Monday afternoon when the call came.
“Do you want to do the Diamond this weekend?” Chris Smith asked.
“Yes.” I responded immediately.
by Andrew Kuklinski
Emily Faith Kilmer - Andrew, thank you for making my day. Sometimes, lately, I have been caught up in the grades. “I am so weak, I can’t climb…” The list goes on, but I have been trying to remember why I got into climbing in the first place. I began climbing in a gym in Nebraska and dreaming about being like my fellow Nebraska gym climbers who moved to Colorado and were outside having fun. Friends, nature, and fun….and that cold beer afterwards. That’s why I love climbing. You are one of my best friends Andrew. Thanks for always keeping me safe while pushing my limits. Can’t wait to go on more adventures.December 18, 2016 – 10:48 am
Andrew - Thank you for your words. “Friends, nature, and fun…” I should put that somewhere where I see it everyday to keep me aimed in a positive direction. It’s always fun climbing with you and can’t wait for the next adventure!!!!December 19, 2016 – 3:50 pm