The Climb
Hi!
So that previously mentioned first rock climb went off well!! We went to a place in Kananaskis (just south of here). "We" in this case was myself and Bonnie and our illustrious guides: Tracey and Anthony.
It was SO COOL. I can tell this is going to be something of an addiction.
What we did is sport climbing. Picture the gym, and then take it outside. Somebody previously has gone up the rocks and put bolts in it with rings in them for threading rope through. Then somebody climbs up and makes the "route" and we all follow it within about a meter either side of leeway for exploring and picking your route and stuff. The climbers doing the insane stuff you see on magazines and what not are putting their own bolts in as they go (and clearing them afterwards). That's not for now.
Yet.
Anyway I did some research online quickly and discovered about a dozen places within an hour's drive of the cottage so...that's cool too!! Now I just have to learn all i can this summer, do it 100 more times, and be able enough to come back home and find a buddy or teach somebody else.
Of course I'd have to buy the remaining equipment too...but that's another story entirely.
Anyway, the pictures!!
We'll start with some gratuitous scenery shots
I'm not sure I like the fact that the only thing between me and death is that mischevious grin
Bonnie's first steps
Yea. So? What's up?
And my first steps...
What happened to gravity?
Ok that's all the pictures on the ground. The rest are....higher....
We'll start with some perspective
Feet ON the "ground", honey!
I'm already adjusting to the fact that what she is standing on is considered a "large" step
And some more perspective. This time with me!
hehehehehehe
Look at those calves!!
Check the foot placements again. So tiny! What a funny picture!
Going again on Friday. Can't wait
So that previously mentioned first rock climb went off well!! We went to a place in Kananaskis (just south of here). "We" in this case was myself and Bonnie and our illustrious guides: Tracey and Anthony.
It was SO COOL. I can tell this is going to be something of an addiction.
What we did is sport climbing. Picture the gym, and then take it outside. Somebody previously has gone up the rocks and put bolts in it with rings in them for threading rope through. Then somebody climbs up and makes the "route" and we all follow it within about a meter either side of leeway for exploring and picking your route and stuff. The climbers doing the insane stuff you see on magazines and what not are putting their own bolts in as they go (and clearing them afterwards). That's not for now.
Yet.
Anyway I did some research online quickly and discovered about a dozen places within an hour's drive of the cottage so...that's cool too!! Now I just have to learn all i can this summer, do it 100 more times, and be able enough to come back home and find a buddy or teach somebody else.
Of course I'd have to buy the remaining equipment too...but that's another story entirely.
Anyway, the pictures!!
We'll start with some gratuitous scenery shots
I'm not sure I like the fact that the only thing between me and death is that mischevious grin
Bonnie's first steps
Yea. So? What's up?
And my first steps...
What happened to gravity?
Ok that's all the pictures on the ground. The rest are....higher....
We'll start with some perspective
Feet ON the "ground", honey!
I'm already adjusting to the fact that what she is standing on is considered a "large" step
And some more perspective. This time with me!
hehehehehehe
Look at those calves!!
Check the foot placements again. So tiny! What a funny picture!
Going again on Friday. Can't wait
posted by Anonymous at 7:52 PM
4 Comments:
i admit, i was tempted to let got a few times.
don't worry, deb. i didn't.
... yet.
Oh good grief!! I actually looked at these pictures a while ago, I'm just coming too and getting off the floor! I did notice that harnass looks a bit tight around some sensitive areas. I want grandchildren some day honey. Why don't you take up something harmless like badminton or something?
love
mom
thaaaaaaaat's pretty awesome.
and I was actually going to mention the tightness of the harness as well, but your mom got to it first :p
nice quads... :P i guess this is a pretty decent replacement for the athletic club, huh? though i'm still at a loss for really really good foccacia...
thanks for the stewie link -- i think i've found my one true role model in life.
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