Is this middle-aged body going to make it up the rock climbing wall?

[borrowash]

Don't be too envious of the young kids, boys and girls, who climb these walls as if they were mountain goats. (From an old goat '60' who tried once and failed.) ;);)

[currlee33]

This mid-twenties body couldn't do it! I am 5'4 and about 150 lbs. I tried the rock wall on Liberty a few years ago. The wall was extremely busy when I did it. The staff pretty much made you go to a section as it opened up. My luck had it that the spot that freed up was the expert area. I made it about 1/3 way up and was completely embarrassed that I couldn't get any higher! My thighs were killing me but there were just no hand holds nearby. I had to quit early despite everyone's encouragement.

 

I might try it again in January on the Freedom (especially if I lose some more weight). It's just a little maddening having everyone stare at your butt as you try and crawl up a faux wall in the middle of the ocean!

[dln929]

I think I will definitely report back on the experience. I've looked at some of the photos (the ones taken near the top :eek:) and I'm actually a little scared of climbing but if everyone here can do it, so can I!

[matj2000]

If you are out of shape or overweight don't bother.

[2Scots]

57 now: 5'11 and 180. In good/average shape...

Have done it the past 2 years on VOS TA's and plan to again on Mariner TA in October...

Remember: use your legs to push, not upper body to pull.

 

Take time to turn aound and enjoy the view when you get to the top!

[Mainer59]

If you are out of shape or overweight don't bother.

 

Inaccurate response.

 

The best rock climbing instructor I ever worked with was about 5'6" 225 lb. Big gut. Aerobically limited. Danced up the wall and showed me to a whole new level of climbing technique because of it (you can't force moves at that size).

 

It's all about the brain. Not the brawn.

[deltatango]

I am 68 and thinking about it, yer thinking about it

[jmf123]

No one told me about any bell ringing!!!! I like this already. If I get to the top y'all are going to hear bells ringing like the building's on fire. ;)

 

And I believe there is a rock wall race during the cruise, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. A friend in his late 60s said he climbed up in less than 30 seconds. Good job petesweet (and others), enjoy the Oasis and I hope you are feeling much better. :)

[mamacat3]

The only person older than me who actually climbed the wall is petesweet. Good for you petesweet. I climbed the wall with no problem but you must use your legs not your arms. I made it to the top and rang the bell!!

go for it!!