We started off our travels with a trip to Leavenworth to visit some family (Dave & Diana). Dave and Diana are both huge rock and mountain climbers, and they spent the weekend giving us a taste for their passion. On Saturday we did two climbs at Peshastin Pinnacles. The first climb was supposedly more difficult (if you know climbing rating it was a 5-8, I think), but the climb was relatively short, so it didn't seem that bad. Then we did a second climb that was technically less challenging, but it was a lot longer, with a much bigger ascent, about 120 ft. I (Becca) was scared shitless and started crying about half way up, but I wanted to show myself (and everyone else) that I could do it, so I just kept going. I actually have a pretty good feel for climbing; I think that it is all of the tree climbing that I did as a kid - I just don't like the heights. Kimbal did pretty well too - it took him a few climbs to get the hang of it, but he wasn't scared, like me. The second day we did some small climbs in Icicle Valley. They were shorter, and hence more fun for me (no tears). I learned to rappel myself that day, Kimbal already knew how. Overall it was a very fun weekend and the climbing was an experience that I will always remember!
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Don't forget rule number one.
P.S. the beard looks great!
nice beard dude.. hey make sure to call me when you come to the bay area!
This is such a great idea! Im so happy that you guys are doing a blog like this! :)
Hey guys!!
Great pics! One of my best friends (Dawn) is also an avid climber...AVID! I can't wait to share your pics...too cool!! Can't wait to see you guys! Cally knows Auntie Becca and Uncle Kimbal are slowly making their way to her!!! xxoo
Love you guys!
Con
Looks like you're having a great time. It's not even raining. I wish I could do some traveling, but I guess I'll have to wait until I retire, which won't be too long if the neuropathy keeps going like it is. Oh, well, as I always say, "Youth is wasted on the young." Have a great time.
Oh you are so brave! You could not pay me enough to rock climb something that high and steep! Have fun! I will keep track of the blog. Keep the posts coming!
-Meg
It looks like you guys are having so much fun!!! This blog is a great idea...yay another way to procrastinate instead of study for finals = read Becca and Kimbal's blog updates! :)
I am looking for Ken Mongar and Larry Davis from Springfield Missouri. I had heard that he had some family ties in the Leavenworth area and when I saw the comment from a Ken Mongar to your Blog I thought I would take a chance to see if was him and if you knew how I could reach him. My name is Michael Librach and my email is michael_librach@yahoo.com
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