Two full days of rock climbing have the NEC gang feeling "pumped" and successful.
Monday the group met up with Alexis... the most epic rock climbing instructor on the east coast. He lead the group out to Otter Cliffs where he began to share his abundance of climbing knowledge along with the fascinating history of the area we were climbing in.
Alexis set up a short pitch to warm everyone up and all the kids found success on the rock-face! Particularly Robby who kept going back to challenge himself and climbed farther than he expected!
After lunch, Alexis set up a climb right over the ocean! This particular climb started by being lowered down the cliff, and the climbers employed a "chimney" method to arrive back to the top. Definitely a stretching and empowering experience for the gang.
With a little spare time before dinner, the group headed back into Bar Harbor for some laundry and a walk around town.
Tuesday morning began with more climbing! Alexis brought us once again near the ocean, this time with his "crash pads" for some bouldering at Monument Cove. Starting with some traverses across the wall, then moving to "topping out", the kids embraced the problem solving aspect of bouldering ACROSS a rock face as opposed to a vertical challenge!
Anna was particularly interested in the challenge of the "overhang" route Alexis pointed out... and attempted the route with some impressive determination.
After lunch, we took a short drive to the Precipice for some more top rope climbs. Alexis demonstrated "lead-climbing" to the group and the kids continued to impress us with their willingness to try new climbs and persevere though even the most difficult spots!
With some new skills under their belts (or should I say harnesses?) the group drove off into the sunset towards the Canadian border!
Monday the group met up with Alexis... the most epic rock climbing instructor on the east coast. He lead the group out to Otter Cliffs where he began to share his abundance of climbing knowledge along with the fascinating history of the area we were climbing in.
Alexis set up a short pitch to warm everyone up and all the kids found success on the rock-face! Particularly Robby who kept going back to challenge himself and climbed farther than he expected!
After lunch, Alexis set up a climb right over the ocean! This particular climb started by being lowered down the cliff, and the climbers employed a "chimney" method to arrive back to the top. Definitely a stretching and empowering experience for the gang.
With a little spare time before dinner, the group headed back into Bar Harbor for some laundry and a walk around town.
Tuesday morning began with more climbing! Alexis brought us once again near the ocean, this time with his "crash pads" for some bouldering at Monument Cove. Starting with some traverses across the wall, then moving to "topping out", the kids embraced the problem solving aspect of bouldering ACROSS a rock face as opposed to a vertical challenge!
Anna was particularly interested in the challenge of the "overhang" route Alexis pointed out... and attempted the route with some impressive determination.
After lunch, we took a short drive to the Precipice for some more top rope climbs. Alexis demonstrated "lead-climbing" to the group and the kids continued to impress us with their willingness to try new climbs and persevere though even the most difficult spots!
With some new skills under their belts (or should I say harnesses?) the group drove off into the sunset towards the Canadian border!
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