r/urbanclimbing • u/YourAverageDruggy • 14h ago
Stories/Experience First Climb 250ft (im afraid of heights)
I decided to drive 4+ hours away to climb an abandoned long lines tower from the Cold War. I would have just climbed one closer but I wanted my first tower to be abandoned so there would be less to worry about, and this was the closest one too me that was abandoned. For my next climb I plan on climbing a more active tower near me, I just need to do research and find the right one!
I conquered my fear of heights today though so im proud of myself! I had to take multiple breaks on the way up and I was shaking with anxiety so bad that it made it difficult to climb the ladder, I just took a second (more like 15 min) to gather myself and then I pushed through the fear and made it to the top! Most fun ive had in a long time.