Since Todd has a remarkable talent for climbing, he’s prone to scaling the sides of Mt. Krakanak and Rainbow Canyon when he’s feeling pensive or frustrated. During a particular spot of frustration, he made a point of abseiling down Mt Krakanak sans any protective equipment. Dina was very worried about him, so was baffled when he wouldn’t discuss it with her. His reluctance to open up may have something to do with him struggling with envy at the time - not that he admitted it to anyone. He’s also one of very few Fossil Fighters who actually gets excited to venture into Petrified Woods, which is notorious for being a very dangerous dig site where precipices are concerned.
For those visiting Rainbow Canyon semi-regularly, potential occupational hazards include heatstroke, BB brigadiers, and Todd. Over the course of the Cup, he grew less and less social, so unwanted conversation wasn’t an issue for anyone who had the ill fortune of encountering him. However, his frequent presence in the dig site has led him to strike up an odd friendship with Joanie. As such, he’s developed a quiet desire to visit Nomadistan someday.
Todd wasn’t always good at climbing. He always liked it, but he’s never considered it a natural talent of any kind. But he works hard at it, and tends to seek comfort in scaling cliff-faces. The day that he and Dina ran into the Allosaurus, Todd wasn’t as good at climbing as now. However, he was good enough to escape if needed. Unfortunately, he choked - his lack of confidence could’ve well gotten him killed. Generally, he’s afraid of heights if he stands still for too long; but as long as he’s moving, he doesn’t have to think about it too much. Climbing is, ultimately, his best way of learning to deal with fear.
