What age is to old

[chipper080]

Hi all was just wondering what age is to old to start climbing as i am 33 years old and i want to do some climbing but been told i would not make a climber and i am to old is this true?

I do not have climbing tickets but was thinking about taking a course on day any thoughts about this please.

Thank you.

[john p]

imo its quite late to start,but if its gonna make you happy fill ya boots

[chipper080]

Its something i always wanted to do but think age could stop me with getting tickets.

[Andy Collins]

I think youre too old to become a fast top of the range, all singing all dancing climber. It'll take say five years to be able to do anything thrown at you, which will make you around 38, most climbers seem to be looking to "retire" or slow down a bit by then. BUT you could become a handy climber still, nice and steady, to back up the no1 climber on a team, and of course Aerial rescue is a handy string to your bow. So to sum up, go for it, enjoy it. You've still got thirty odd years of work in you.

[chipper080]

Thanks Andy will try for a test one day soon might try and get some practice in with nots and gear to help as well thanks.

[john p]

it can only make you more employable,regardless of speed/experience

[chipper080]

True John and one more ticket under my belt i think i will try for it.

I will try and get some private practice in and go for it thanks.

[pie eater pete]

I'm 35 and only just starting climbing. Your only as old as you feel and Iv seen plenty of these young uns too fat and unfit to climb!

[Gnome]

I'm too old at 34 IMO but your just a pup at 33!!!. I wake up most mornings with my back on fire. my knees groaning and I'm really starting to feel the effects of gravity.

 

If you make strange grumbling noises when putting on yer socks it might be time to think again.

 

The aerial rescue would be good for you though. Driving licence first though Chipper!!!

[WorcsWuss]

I had no idea you were so old Mike! You poor old crock!

If you're fit (in a strictly platonic way of course) I see no reason why you shouldn't get on just fine. You might not be a squirrel like someone 10 years your junior but I'm 32 and even after a couple of long wet days with my low levels of fitness I can still move about a bit! And I'm an infrequent climber so my climbing muscles are WAY out of condition!

Go for it.....