ROCK CLIMBING Storm Myburgh
I started rock climbing about four years ago when I first moved to Cape Town and got a part-time job at CityROCK. Living in a new city felt lonely at first, but the climbing community quickly became my new family because they were so welcoming and friendly. That’s when the climbing bug bit.
Cape Town has so many amazing spots that are ideal for bouldering and sport climbing, and it’s been a real treat to take my climbing outdoors because I’ve always loved nature. Conquering your fears and your body is empowering, almost magical. There’s no better feeling than the rock underneath you and the wind in your face. I climbed Sands of Time, a 115m sport climb at Paarl Rock, with some colleagues. At one point, I had my hands pressed up against the rock, and I felt like I was a million miles above the ground. I was so freaking afraid but felt so alive at the same time. I looked at the incredible view, thrilled that I’d climbed so high, could see so far and felt so alive. I was afraid of heights when I was growing up, so to do something that big despite my fears was a big achievement.
Rock climbing has hardened my hands and taught me core strength and balance. The mental game is just as challenging because you have to focus, juggle excitement and fear, be fully present and breathe. I love climbing because there’s no room for negative self-talk, and your body and mind must work together. Treadmill running and spinning classes aren’t the only way to sweat, just as lifting weights isn’t the only way to build strength. Climbing helps you do both because it’s a full-body, physically challenging workout. But it’s also super-social, fun, can be done outdoors, increases your confidence and the fear factor takes you out of your comfort zone.
This story is from the April 2020 edition of GLAMOUR South Africa.
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