I climb for the fun, the laughter, the smiles.
Because climbing is play.
I climb for the creativity, the grace, the beauty.
Because climbing is art.
![blue-v5-bouldering](http://camerasandcarabiners.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/blue-v5-crop.jpg)
I climb for the fresh air, the scraped knees, the tall trees.
Because climbing is nature.
![rumney-lead-climbing](http://camerasandcarabiners.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/try-hard-rumney.jpg)
I climb for the energy, the determination, the power.
Because climbing is strength.
![strength-womens-day](http://camerasandcarabiners.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/strength-womans-day.jpg)
I climb for the adventure, the thrill, the fear.
Because climbing is courage.
I climb for the challenge, the frustration, the exhilaration.
Because climbing is growth.
![topout-tiltometer-jtree](http://camerasandcarabiners.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/me-lens-flare-top-out-lr.jpg)
I climb for the encouragement, the high fives, the hugs.
Because climbing is love.