🏋️ Fitness & Wellness Jul 23, 2026 · Duane Raleigh

The Six Most Awesomest Jobs For A Climber

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The Six Most Awesomest Jobs For A Climber
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Roofer
When I was 18 and out of high school I landed what I figured was the perfect job for a climber: roofing.
Besides working outside where you get a free “hardening” by the elements—rain, wind, temperatures exceeding 100 and down to zero—being a roofer acclimates you to heights and danger. Carrying 80-pound bundles of shingles up a tall ladder from dawn to dusk is a training bonus.
When I was a roofer, the boss even had a fun contest for us “maggots” to see who could carry the most shingles a

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