Climbing was a total blast. Very empowering and fun. I did three totally vertical climbs on the first day. Woo!!!! I wasn't scared of the heights at all. In fact, I was sort of hanging out on the rock face with one hand a few times, just looking down and all around. It was fantastic.
Sadly, it poured rain on Sunday just as we were about to start climbing. We had ascended this MAJOR trail (this was no hike, it was truly an ascent, which is the main reason why I'm so damn sore), geared up with harnesses, helmets, ropes, etc., the guides did the lead climb to set up the anchor, and then the skies opened up. It was a total washout.
So we climbed down to a overhang to get out of the rain and hoped it would let up, but no dice. The descent was harder than the ascent because everything was so slippery. My legs ache so much!
After tossing the day, one of the other hikers and I went on a mellow walk along a pretty trail nearby. It was a nice and relaxing way to end the weekend.
I'd definitely climb again. But having done it even once gives me a huge sense of pride. Next adventure: whitewater rafting in August!
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