The commonly seen attempt of topping out on your climbing route. Involves laying on your stomach while flailing your arms and legs. Often unsuccessful. To see this phenomynon just take a trip up to your local climbing craigs, sit back, and wait. You won't miss it!
Bystander 1: Hey. Look! What's that guy doing ontop of that rock?
Bystander 2: Aw man, he's tryin' the beached whale! It's not gonna work!
Bystander 2: Aw man, he's tryin' the beached whale! It's not gonna work!
by BestClimbersYou'llEverNotMeet May 29, 2010