Jake and I went climbing for the second time today. We climbed at an indoor gym called Peak Experiences. They advertise themselves as one of the East Coast's largest indoor rock climbing centers. They have many walls to climb, equipment to rent, classes and so on. It's not been that crowded when we have gone (twice now), so it's been low key and somewhat relaxing.
Both Jake and I took our belay test this week, after attending out introduction class last weekend. We both passed with flying colors. This translates into me being belay certified and Jake (being under 16) has to have 15 observed belays, but no more than 5 in any day. Of course, this meant that I climbed 5 times today so will likely be sore tomorrow. I fell once (he caught me), and skinned my arm against the rock. No big deal, just a small scrape. Jake climbed to the top of their 50-foot wall, their biggest climb (although not too challenging other than the height). While I don't need to have a back up belayer, Jake still requires someone to back him up until he's completed the 15 belays.
We received a 2-week trial membership with the class, so got in for just the rental today. Once again, this was a great bonding opportunity for us - and one that we will continue as time and money permits.
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