For our Outdoor Adventures this year we decided to have two rock climbing outings. We held our first outing in March at Keyhole Canyon and decided to hold our second at Red Rock Canyon for a little variety.
One of our favorite places to take folks climbing in Red Rocks is in Calico Basin at Cannibal Crag. There a number of routes varying in difficulty that are easy to protect and watch from the ground. This is a picture of some of our gang on the west side of Cannibal Crag.
A big part of these days is staying focused and alert while teaching and encouraging.
The reward is a great time outside with smiling friends.
Lilly Roberts playing on the rocks.
Christian Brunson getting ready to climb.
Hannah Potts took this creative picture of the climbing rope stacked at the bottom of the route.
Hannah and Lilly hanging out together while waiting for their turn on the rope.
Hannah getting started.
"Thank God" hold.
Rappeling down to Hannah to take a picture of her (and the rest of the gang below) from the top.
Dad and daughter with a mid-descent kiss.
...and one for his good friend Mike for safely belaying his daughter. ☺
Brandy Little having a go at "Caustic" a fairly popular 5.11b route on Cannibal Crag.
Paul Mudd taking his turn on "Caustic".
For all of us at different ages and skill levels, it was a great way to spend a beautiful December day together.