What is the biggest myth about climbing?

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Rob Pizem · Answer

What's the biggest myth about climbing? I would say most people that do not climb or have not climbed think that it is extremely dangerous and that the rope is not going to save you and that your harness isn't strong enough. So, ultimately, I would say that it's the danger factor. And the way I like to go ahead and respond to that is say, I get to choose to put myself into a dangerous situation. And if I choose not to, then I've mitigated the risk. So, anytime where there is great risk, typically, I would say most of the time, there's always, you know, random chance, but most of the time you can mitigate the risk and avoid it if you'd like. Or you can step into it and see what's going to happen. But I think the danger is the biggest myth about climbing.

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"What is the biggest myth about climbing?"