Climbing and Rappelling Camp Out

July 15 - 16, 2000

We learned about climbing safety, procedures, specialized knots, and equipment at our weekly troop meetings. Then we had an opportunity to practice the things that we learned. Such as...
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How to tie a swiss seat Tieing swiss seats
I'm not putting MY hands in there! (No, that's not a rip cord)
How to rig for climbing belay and rappell at the top. This is where we throw scouts off the cliff
Pretty soon, we were ready to assault the rock. A ready climber ...and a buddy
We're going up THERE? Well, ok - Here we go Would you trust your life to these two?
I never met a rock I couldn't tame. Well, I guess we'd better get with it Going UP!
Lemme at 'em This is fun! You mean it's my turn already? Hi Mom!!!
Where's my Sherpa? Up, please. 5th floor... Sporting goods Sorry sir, the elevator is out of order
I hear it's lonely at the top, ya know. Next week, Everest! Next week, Everest!
You see, here's the thing about climbing rocks. Once you get to the top... Ok, I made it. NOW what?
Going dowwwwwwwwwwnn..... You have to come... DOWN!!! I'll take the express, thanks If your hand doesn't catch fire, you're not going fast enough.
I'm Batman.... I'm Batman.... A couple of proud (and tired) scouts. I DID IT!

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