10 Essential Questions: Sue Ritter

Read about Sue Ritter, a rock climber and route setter at Warehouse Rockgym, nordic skier, hiker, photographer, and Dental Hygienist, about why she joined The Mountaineers and her favorite Mountaineers memory.
Kristina Ciari Tursi Kristina Ciari Tursi
March 06, 2015
10 Essential Questions: Sue Ritter
Sue Ritter on the Water Canyon approach to Canaan Mountain, Utah. Taken by Linda Stretz, April 2014.

For our member profile this week we spoke to Sue Ritter, a rock climber and route setter at Warehouse Rockgym, nordic skier, hiker, photographer, and Dental Hygienist, about why she joined The Mountaineers and her favorite Mountaineers memory.

Name: Sue Ritter
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Member Since: 1976
Occupation: Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite Activities: Rock Climbing, Nordic Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Photography 

10 Essential Questions

How did you get involved with The Mountaineers?

Two dentists I worked with were Mountaineer members. We scaled The Tooth and I was hooked.

What motivates you to get outside with us?

Common goals and the knowledge that fellow climbers have similar skills.

Favorite Mountaineers memory?

A fellow member and I left the trailhead at 2:30am to meet up with group on a student climb of Mt Stone. The party was camped at Lake of the Angels. There had been heavy rain & snow over night but we felt obligated to still go. It was pouring rain, and my climbing partner turns to me and says, "I have golf umbrellas!" The rest of the party had a chuckle when we showed up carrying them!

Who/What inspires you?

Sharing Climbing goals with other climbing friends.

What does adventure mean to you?

Always willing to try something new. Being excited about the exploration of a route.

 

Lightning Round

Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise.
Smile or game face? Smile.
Superpower? Climb a 5.14.
Post-adventure meal of choice? Pasta and beer. 
If you could be a rock star at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Rock climbing.

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