by Robyn Robledo - "I'm next!" I hear my six year old yelling while I'm still at the top setting the anchors. "No, I'm next." I hear her nine year old brother argue back. My husband steps in and reminds them that there is plenty of time for them both to get in many turns. They go back to their imaginary world of play while I scream down to my husband to bring me down. … [Read more...]
Climbing With Kids Leads to Lifelong Skills
by Erica Lineberry Rock climbing might seem like a daunting sport even for a 20-something athlete, but try adding a decade (or two) and a few kids - ?then climbing may seem downright impossible. Despite minor shifts in lifestyle, rock climbing appeals to a wide variety of people for a range of reasons, be they adrenaline junkies, office jocks, weekend warriors, or families … [Read more...]