#1. Because sunsets look way better from above.
A climber enjoys a tropical sunset in Thailand.
#2. You’ll find out what the phrase “like a girl” really means…
Amanda Clark at Smith Rock State Park, Oregon.
#3. …and you’ll learn that scary can be fun, too.
Christine Deyo takes on an overhang at Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada.
#4. You’ll discover that cliffs make a nice place to hang out…
#5. …and that slack-lining can be more fun.
#6. It’s a breath-taking twist to your regular camping weekend.
#7. You can start young…
13-year old climber Ashima Shiraishi started climbing in Central Park, New York, when she was 7.
#8. …and not worry about retirement anytime soon.
55-year old Stevie Haston muscles his way up a climb in Mallorca, Spain.
#9. It’s a great idea for a date…
#10. …and a romantic way to tie the knot.
A couple in China, both avid rock climbers, chose the perfect venue for their wedding photo shoot.
#11. It makes geography lessons more interesting…
A climber goes up a route in Trout Creek, Montana.
#12. … and history lessons, too.
Climbers scale Mt. Rushmore.
#13. You’ll see photography done like never before.
Free climber Alex Honnold’s day in the office.
#14. It teaches you how to not back out when there’s no way out…
#15. …and you’ll learn that the only way to go is up.
Climber Tony Caldwell lost a finger in 2001 while climbing but he remains unstoppable.
#16. You get to wear really cool gears…
If you like gears, you definitely won’t run out of things to buy.
#17. …and stand on some of the world’s most stunning locations.
#18. You’ll have a really good excuse to explore exotic places.
Hang En Cave, Vietnam, one of Asia’s most epic climbing destinations.
#19.You get to see magical destinations…
A cliff in China.
#20. …and, more importantly, you get to see yourself from within.
