Originally Posted by rangerdavid

just a mental diversion technique. clears the mind of the pain and other thoughts.

old friend who was buddist told me to take a walk, count backwards from 1000 by 3, by the time you're done (and it ends on 1) all the random thoughts will be gone, your mind will have slowed down and you can meditate. Now you dont want to meditate on a climb, but same principle.