Sometimes, one is required to get into the field to directly experience certain things. Being a climber, I have read a lot of "theory" about well known subjects, and locations. On monday, I will head north in searching for beautiful lines, beautiful places, and hopefully some beautiful people. I will try to get my hands on some history as well.
I have a few ideas of destinations, but the most obvious place for some exploration through the roots of climbing is the legendary Fontainebleau, France. It is the birth place of a grading system, and probably one of the original bouldering areas in the world. It has seen most of climbings best know personages, and featured in countless movies. A place every climber has heard of, and a trip to europe isn't complete without making a visit. I have made a few trips to europe, and never managed a stop there. Finally that is going to change.
When I get back I will have a good write up of everything I discover.
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