rock climbing.

A group of us struck out west of the city for some rock climbing.  Two of my American friends are very experienced and have their own gear.  But this was my first time (besides a couple trips to an inside wall).  I had a blast and hope to go again soon.

Our new friends gave plenty of climbing advice from down below.  I finally realized that when they were shouting, “there’s a massive ledge by your right knee,” they meant, ‘there’s a an invisible spot the size of a dime to balance your pinky toe on.’

After a few goes at the bunny slope I was ready for the big boy climb.  I finally feel like I’m getting the hang of relying on my legs to lift me up instead of my arms.

This is a very technical and difficult move in climbing.  It’s the I-forgot-my-chalk-and-need-to-use-yours.

Thanks John for the pics of me.