My first post retirement climbing instructor contract

[Burnham]

Just returned from a week in Alabama, hired back by the US Forest Service to instruct/evaluate/certify a mixed batch of new and experienced climbers and instructors. It was a great week, super weather, nice folks many of which I'd worked with in the past. It was fun to get the juices going again after a couple of years away. One of the really good parts was how comfortable and strong my artificial hip is for me climbing! Made pretty good moolah in the process .

Here's a few pictures. First a couple or three of the training site on the Talladega NF. Some spur climbing and rappelling on the RQ3, which is always an eye opener vs. a standard eared rescue 8 for those who haven't tried one. And I got some climbers on the HH, sorta challenging to dial it in to the varied harnesses and bodies in a training venue, but it met with many wide smiles by and large.

 

[stig]

That is really great, Burnham.
The old circus horse still steps lively when the music plays, eh!

 

[Burnham]

It was fun, that's a fact. I don't mind having my ego stroked a bit, like most people, and when terms like "an institution", "a legend", "one of a kind experience level", "the finest instructor we will ever see" get bandied about, I'll admit to a warm glow.

 

[stig]

 

[pete mctree]

Glad you enjoyed it . I did wonder how long you could stay away from the training as I know how much you got out of it.

 

[Burnham]

I didn't put up much of a fight when the SE regional climbing program coordinator called me up .

 

[Husabud]

Excellent news Burnham. I have always taken something away from your posts, so a training seminar must have been stellar. I'm glad your hip was cooperating.

 

[Bermy]

Great to read Burnham!
What's an RQ3?

 

[treesmith]

Hate I missed you, Burnham. Next weekend I'll be in Mentone with my sweetie for our 25th anniversary getaway. Prolly within 50 miles of where you were....maybe next time!

 

[woodworkingboy]

Nice going, Burnham. Looks like a deed well done.

 

[sotc]

Whose camera was that?! Did you get your photography permit? Glad to see you making money!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

To read you getting back up there and that the hip is performing that well brings an ear to ear grin my friend

 

[Reddog]

 

[Burnham]

Sorry too, Scott. Would have been fun...next time we'll get it right .

 

[Jed]

Man, It's awesome that your hip is working a charm. Coolest pics I've seen in some time. I would love to have been there.

Willie: Is that Cannon in your avatar pic. a 51"? I just used one to fall a mondo Hazelnut stob, and I loved it. Man, I love milled bars.

 

[Burnham]

Great to read Burnham!
What's an RQ3?

Best rescue 8 ever made, Fi.

http://www.rescuesourcestore.com/st...=FE2121N&sid=4fr89398l8v1bo3c8a0d3r3j2qqi7htb

I've been hollering about how great they are for years now, I know there are numerous threads in the House were it's come up...here's one I found on a quick search.

https://www.masterblasterhome.com/s...hread-part-two&p=452810&viewfull=1#post452810

 

[Burnham]

Here's another thread...check out some pics I posted near the end.

https://www.masterblasterhome.com/showthread.php?10568-T-Side-Figure-Eight

 

[squisher]

Great to read this Burnham. Really happy for you.

 

[PCTREE]

Man that is so cool that you are all fixed up, kinda makes up for the long recoup.

 

[Burnham]

More than makes up for it...totally life changing, it is.

 

[vharrison]

Go Burn, Go Burn!💥 That is great news, they are so lucky to have you!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Pretty danged awesome! Congratulations!!!

 

[Burnham]

I think I'm the lucky one, truth be told.

 

[DMc]

Wow! Climbing, teaching, having fun and making money. Not bad for an old fart. .

Good to hear that things are going well for you, my friend.

 

[SoonerFan]

Great to hear.


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