# Senior Climbers Call Themselves Flailing Fossils

> Seniors find confidence in indoor rock climbing.
- Title: Senior Climbers Call Themselves Flailing Fossils | Shortify
- Summary: Seniors find confidence in indoor rock climbing. Senior climbers call themselves 'Flailing Fossils' after overcoming fear to reach the top of walls.
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/these-senior-indoor-rock-climbers-call-themselves-flailing-fossils
- Published: 2026-09-21T13:28:36.757+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flailing fossils, senior climbers, green mountain climbing center, rutland, aging untold, indoor rock climbing, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Senior climbers call themselves 'Flailing Fossils' after overcoming fear to reach the top of walls.