I don’t believe any of the 19 Craigmeurites left the Rock Gym without a sense of personal accomplishment yesterday evening (as well as aching muscles). We had several members in attendance that had zero climbing experience – most have a hard time taking three steps on a ladder to change a light-bulb. Thanks largely to the instruction, encouragement and patience of the Rock Gym’s Belay Staff they were reaching the top of 20 foot walls on the easier routes their first or second attempts and quickly moved to attempting more difficult climbs with success. Main topics of conversation at a local watering hole afterwards were ‘when to visit again’ and ‘stretching goals to attempt more difficult climbs’. Between the hired Belay Staff and several members are certified there was never a wait to get on a rope and climb. The only time people were not climbing was they decided to rest. Ken – Thanks for this suggestions and all the organizing that goes along with it.
Stay tuned for some great pics and videos…