For example, I’m sure the average joe doesn’t know just how expensive calligraphy pens can be, or how deep the rabbit hole goes on video game speedruns.

  • NathanielThomas@lemmy.world
    20·
    1 year ago

    I think rock climbing has a fairly interesting cost curve, you’re right.

    • Bouldering in the gym: Membership fees, shoes, chalk bag.
    • Bouldering outside: Crash pad, gas to crag, shoes, chalk bag.
    • Sport climbing in the gym: Rope, belay device, shoes, chalk bag, membership fees.
    • Sport climbing at the crag: Rope, belay device, quickdraws, shoes, chalk bag, gas to crag
    • Trad climbing: Rope, belay device, rack, shoes, chalk bag, gas to crag

    And then if you add ice climbing and mountaineering you’re really screwed. Thousands of dollars in goretex, travel, supplies, rescue kits, avalanche training, etc

    Mountaineering was the next level I couldn’t afford to join my friends on.

    • SheerDumbLuck@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      This is how a friend of mine got into ice climbing. They went to work as a glacier guide and got a avalanche training for free. They work to find their ice climbing hobby.