2011年10月22日星期六

When little brother is climbing better then dad

When little brother is climbing better then dad and big sister it can do a lot for him, and everyone still manages to have fun and get to the top.Many people find themselves standing atop Devils Tower in WY after just a few days of training. I'm a rock climbing guide here in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and might jusNike TN Pas Cher,t have the best office space in the country. To the north there is Bear Butte, a site sacred to the Lakota, to the east lies Badlands National Park, the south finds the SD plains, and the view to the west is of the Black Hills National TN Requin Spider Hommend is a goal for many of our guest. If I were a god, I'd live up there too. Throw in Harney Peak and a sunny breezy day, and you have a memory.The journey to the top is what makes it so memorable though. I've had the great opportunity to share this experience with many. So how can we make up for it?Imagine if you will, the average family of 4 or group of collage friends heading out for a break from the daily grind. Everyone is pretty much out of their element, so everyone pulls together and supports each other on their way to the summit.The summits around here are special places. From late spring through the fall, groups of friends and families of all shapes, ages, sizes and ability levels file into Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service. Trust me, there have been more then a few tears of joy, and sharing such moments with friends and family is an honor.If I were looking for something fun to do with my vacation time, I'd step out of my mundane world in to the vertical world and go rock climbing.Daryl Stisser and his wife Cheryl have enjoyed climbing and traveling trough countries all over North and South America. It is a tall order. With a little education and a lot of desire, most people can get there. Each person climbs the rock in their own way to the summit. A professional rock climbing guide brings this experience to your level. Our work weeks in America continue to grow longer and our vacation time shrinks. Most have come from the city, and have a few days to rest, relax, and make the vacation memories that will last a lifetime. They now run Sylvan Rocks Climbing School in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Climbing schools fit Nike Ninja Homme everyone in the needed rock climbing shoes, climbing harness, climbing helmet, grab some ropes and snacks and head out for the day. That's where I come in. A climbing rope, proper training, and professional climbing guide make things safe. The younger the kids, the more natural climbing seems to be. Most the routes around here lean in enough that climbers can stand on their feet rather then pull up with their arms. Out on the rocks, the big open blue sky just seems to open up to me day after beautiful sunny day. The sights are breathtaking. Everyone wants a way to feel the environment, get a little exercise, and bond with each other.Tell you what, holding a rope that controls your friends fate while they are 100+ feet off the ground is a bond and a memory that won't soon be forgotten. It continues to amaze me how fast parents and kids relax and start having fun together when neither on has to be the boss. The growth in "productivity" that the financial markets love comes at a cost to us all. Now, there is a little rivalry sometimes, but that's OK. They head out on the great American road trip. While huge faces carved into granite are genuinely impressive, most people tire of being a tourist and are looking for something more. The photo from the summit is pretty good too. I've heard that the people of Nepal believe that the Gods live on the summits. Many of guest have never rock climbed, but others have been to rock climbing walls or gyms, or have even climbed outdoors a little. (Just between you and me, EVEN TEENAGERS LIKE TO ROCK CLIMB)Modern climbing shoes are pretty darn amazing, and once you figure out that it's possible to stand on a micro-sized nubbin you can get up about anything we put a rope on. They see the Black Hills of South Dakota on the map, decide their life will be incomplete without a visit to the "shrine of democracy," AKA Mount Rushmore. It's always good to start with a review of the basics, and move on at your ability and comfort level. This 700 foot tall rock is truly unique. With so many routes to choose from, the Black Hills holds a challenge for everyone. We are happy to share this place with you and feel that its been a great life so far, and just wish everyone were so lucky..





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