I'd never climbed before, but it's really growing on me. It's really satisfying to struggle and feel my muscles pulling and working. I'm already starting to see a big change in my arm muscles. I'm usually sore and stiff afterwards, but it's wonderful.
But I just wanted to crow that last night, I finally made it to the top of the pinnacle itself (I usually climb on some of the shorter surrounding walls, which are a little easier and less crowded). It's supposed to be 55 feet, but it feels a lot taller than that. BUT, not only did I climb all the way to the top of that thing (on the SE approach, near the route called "Dreams"), but...
...I did it BAREFOOT.