Page 3 - 2011 AMA Summer

Clearly running out of jokes; this edition we scrape the bot- tom of the PC barrel for our ‘alternative’ view on all things mountaineering.
Q. What’s the hardest bit about Sports Climbing? A. Telling your parents you’re gay.
Q. What’s the difference...... between boulderers and guerrillas?
A. Guerrillas have social skills.
Q. What’s the difference...... between members of UKC and a snake?
A. One is soft, dry and scaly, and the other one eats mice.
Q. What does sport climbing and cross dressing have in common?
A. It makes you feel good until you look down and realise you’re gay.
TOP REASONS CLIMBING IS BETTER THAN SEX...
1. There is a choice of novice and expert routes.
2. A climb can last all day.
3. Guidebooks tell you who was there first.
4. You can pick the length and diameter of your rope.
5. There is always someone backing you up in case you fall off.
6. You can leave your protection behind for the next guy.
7. Its not considered kinky to wear a harness.
8. The only rubber you wear is on your feet.
Appointments 2 Foreword 3 Beat the credit crunch – AMA Discounts 4 Diary 5 News 6
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