(855) 4-ESSAYS

Type a new keyword(s) and press Enter to search

Rock Climbing Speech

            
             Specific purpose: Educate the class about particulars and origin of Rock Climbing.
             Introduction: The first man to climb Mt. Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, was once asked .
             why he climbed mountains. His response was "because its there." If you asked a rock climber the same question, they would give you a much more definitive answer. They would say it's the thrill and challenge of testing your skill against something as imposing and overwhelming as a rock wall. According to the book, climbing a guide to Mountaineering, climbing is one of the most absorbing sports ever devised by the restless human mind. This sentiment is echoed by the early pioneers of the sport to the current climbers who have a variety of technical devices that enable them to make climbs that would have been considered impossible to those early climbers. First we will look at the early days of climbing, the evolution of the equipment and finally how rock faces are rated and categorized depending on the degree of difficulty associated with the climb. .
             Preview of Topics: .
             I. Early days of climbing .
             II. The evolution of some of the equipment .
             III. How rock faces are rated and categorized.
             Body:.
             I.
             1. One of the earlier recorded ascents was on Independence day 1893 when Willard Ripley and William Rogers pounded wooden stakes in to one of devils towers cracks making a ladder to the summit. According to the Wyoming state historical website about one thousand people came up form up to twelve miles away to witness the 1st formal ascent of the tower. This ladder was last used in 1927.
             2. On the Same day John Otto climbed eighteen years later Colorado's Independence Monument by means of inserting pipes into hand-drilled holes and carving steps through smooth sections. .
             3. Another earlier ascent was the ascent of Napes Needle in 1886. According to Rock and Ice magazine of June 97" British Historians credit the ascent of Napes Needle in 1986 as the 1st British Rock climb, and perhaps the 1st case of rock climbed for the sake of climbing rock.


Essays Related to Rock Climbing Speech

1. A Soldier's Symphony

As we were moving along Coop threw a rock at me, just to be a dick, striking my lower back on my spine. ... We decided the safest way was to climb the wall. ... We made our way to this blind spot and began climbing the wall. ... I felt a sharp pain in my lower back, kind of like that rock Coop threw at me but it was much greater. ... No words were said as were took cover behind a rock until the chopper arrived. ...

  • Word Count: 2540
  • Approx Pages: 10
  • Grade Level: High School

2. Censorship

Isn"t artist's freedom of speech protected through the first amendment? ... Although censorship continued in many minor accounts, it wasn"t until the 1950's that the problem took a drastic climb. ... During the same year, an issue of the popular magazine Variety "declares that rock music should be banned for causing a staggering wave of juvenile violence and mayhem" (Nuzum 219). It's doesn"t seem too ironic that the largest and most popular rock star of these times also proves to be the most controversial. ... "In the 1950's, adults viewed rock and roll with a parano...

  • Word Count: 1755
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Has Bibliography

3. Behind the Disorder: Autism and What You Thought You Knew

Autism is not defined by its cause, but by its symptoms unlike most disorders, which may include purposeless and repetitive behaviors such as opening or closing doors, rocking, or hand clapping (Lemer 1). ... Therapy includes Sensory Integration treatment by occupational, speech, and physical therapists; other methods may include doses of certain hormones in order to improve various skills most autistic children lack. ... Whether it be occupational therapy, focusing on the fine motor skills and performing everyday task; physical therapy, which benefits all aspects of movement and flexibility...

  • Word Count: 1144
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

4. Holocaust

He held many rallies and gave many powerful speeches that could persuade even the toughest crowd. ... The climb was a very steep and treacherous one. Many Jews were so weak they would drop their rock, crushing themselves or the person behind them and often killing them. ... We are very fortunate to live in a country where we have the choice of religion and the freedom of speech. ...

  • Word Count: 880
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

5. Rap Music More Than Just a Fad

RUN-DMC was among the first rap groups to climb the pop charts in a major way, they also were among the first to make incursions into the Rock-n-Roll element, when they teamed up with Aerosmith's Stephen Tyler and Joe Perry for the single, "Walk This Way." ... On the television show "Reading Rainbow," RUN-DMC told viewers how books enabled them to become "kings of rock." ... It gives off a vibe almost reminiscent of the mid-1900's when a new form of music known as "Rock-n-Roll" (coincided from "the Blues", which also happened to be a primarily black subculture) began to take shap...

  • Word Count: 1073
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Class Valedictorian Graduation Speech

Good evening! My name is Madison ___________ and I am speaking on behalf of the W.J. Langlois graduating class of 2012. I would like to welcome parents, family members, friends and faculty. Thank you for sharing this very special occasion with us. I feel both privileged and proud to be standing here...

  • Word Count: 714
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

7. Childhood Isolation

Isolation has many negative affects on people such as speech problems, anger problems, and nervousness. ... They include reasoning ability, manners, speech, and even things like bodily movements. ... He lacked the skills to walk like a human, he only could grunt like a beast, and he spent his time rocking back and forth like an animal at the zoo. ... The negative effects that Isabelle encountered were the lack of speech that she had never been taught, and the fact that she only knew how to crawl around on the ground. ... She could not run, hop, jump, or even climb. ...

  • Word Count: 1282
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

8. The Comedic Evolution of Eddie Murphy

So the monkey started climbing up the tree.... Because Chris Rock had been such an outspoken pupil and admirer of Eddie Murphy, everyone knew that when he came onstage to give a monologue, a tribute to Eddie would most likely be next. Confirming everyone's suspicion Rock began: How do I start to talk about Eddie Murphycomedy wasn't a job, a job involved lifting things and wearing a uniform. ... (Chris Rock, SNL 40th Anniversary Monologue) Chris Rock then leaves the stage. ...

  • Word Count: 3082
  • Approx Pages: 12
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

Got a writing question? Ask our professional writer!
Submit My Question