Walking vs. Climbing

I signed up for a life insurance policy a few weeks ago and we had to go through the drill of all the health/history questions. Well, as you know, I am not always the brightest crayon in the box! The lady asked if have been mountain climbing in the last 3 years. I said yes. A few weeks went by and they called back wanting to ask me some more questions concerning my "mountain climbing!"

They asked:

When was the last time I went climbing?

How often do you go climbing?

Do I climb alone?

Do I climb on trails or other places?

Where was the last place you climbed?

At what elevation to you normally climb?

Me: Uhhh...I've only been once, on vacation at Red River. We were on trails and I have no idea how high we were???

The lady could obviously tell by my answers that I had no idea what I was talking about.

Lady: Were you "walking" up a mountain or "climbing" it???

Me:(relieved) Walking!!!

Lady: So I'm guessing this was a one time thing and not something you do regularly. I don't think the rest of the questions apply to you. Thanks.

Oops! Apparently I'm not good enough for them to be considered a climber, which IS good for my life insurance, but the whole time I was thinking to myself...

"What part of this isn't climbing a mountain???!!"

walk 5 feet, rest 5 minutes, walk 5 feet, rest 5 minutes, walk 5 feet.....all the while COMPLAINING because you are CERTAIN if Jared makes you go ten more steps you really are going to die (and then he'll need the life insurance policy!!)

I can't decide what's funnier!? The fact that they almost considered me a true mountain "climber." Or, that I told them I was! Oh, and I DID make it to the top!