>>1454622I had the same thing, bro. There was no gym where I grew up, let alone any mountains. Didn't know anyone who was even remotely interested in climbing.
I did my best saving up money, but it was taking too long, so I used the money I had to travel to Australia on a working visa. Two years of working my ass off allowed me to save up a shit load of money. I was able to invest in all the gear, booked a ticket to New Zealand and finally took a mountaineering course last January.
It took me ages to fulfill this childhood dream of mine, but dammit was it worth the wait! I'm 28 now though and sometimes feel like I'm starting my climbing career too late. Well see how far I get before age catches up with me.
Pick related: was taken on Frans Josef Glacier.
