Rock Climbing- For Real

For this class we went rock climbing at Pinnacle Park.This was by far the most memorable day of this class. I remember thinking how daunting and difficult all of the climbs seemed when I first arrived at the park. I was really nervous to climb. I decided to do the easiest climb first, and this was a huge struggle. I was really nervous and I kept thinking my feet would not hold on the rock. Only when I trusted my feet did I have any chance at all of completing the climb. I finally did succeed on the first climb, but it took forever and I did not think there was any way I was completing four more climbs. I did a much harder climb the second time. I could hardly get off the ground at first, and there were many times when I was about to ask to be let down. However, I was being encouraged by the people who we watching me and belaying me, and this gave me the strength to eventually make it to the top because I really did not want to give up. The next climb was easier, and after all of that experience, the last two were cake. I got way better as the class went on. I also really enjoyed rappelling, although the thought of it at first was scary. Really, it was a great day and it was very rewarding. I really felt like I accomplished something. I also really enjoyed eating at Gustav's after wards and just really getting to celebrate all we have done. It was an awesome experience.

Here is a website with some information about the park where we did the rock climbing:

http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2231/places/58506/

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