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Senior Climbers Call Themselves Flailing Fossils
Seniors find confidence in indoor rock climbing.
In brief
Seniors find confidence in indoor rock climbing. Senior climbers call themselves 'Flailing Fossils' after overcoming fear to reach the top of walls. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Flailing Fossils
A group of seniors call themselves the Flailing Fossils.
Denise Coriell
Denise Coriell, 73, has climbed for years.
Pat Hunter
Pat Hunter froze halfway up a wall, then reached the top.
Overcoming Fear
Hunter felt fear but reached the top with exhilaration.
Expert Insight
Climbing builds confidence and prevents falls.
What Happens Next
Seniors climb several days a week to build confidence.
The short version
Senior climbers call themselves 'Flailing Fossils' after overcoming fear to reach the top of walls.
