The Rock Dump

The Rock Dump, Juneau's indoor climbing gym.

I'm not sure I would have made my way to an indoor climbing gym on a random Sunday afternoon a year ago.  But with Juneau's persistent rain and winter's increasing darkness, I'm game for a new challenge.

After some training for Graham and I on how to belay, all four of us were outfitted in climbing shoes and harnesses and we were off.

It really should come as no surprise that Addy took right to it.  From the very first time she climbed out of her crib, before she could even walk, we knew she was part monkey.  

What did come as more of a surprise was how well Cora took to it as well.  A little more hesitant but just as determined, Cora wanted to show she is one mighty girl, too.

The kids finally let us have a turn.  I'm not going to lie, I was a little scared.  You quickly are higher off the ground than comfort allows and I prayed that rope was really going to hold me.  It was also more physically demanding than I realized.  But shaking arms and all, it was exhilarating.  

Guess who also made it to the top of this particular climb?  Yup, Addy.  Thanks for showing us up, kid.

Overall, a really fun Sunday afternoon.  Just hanging out.