Nervous About Rock Climbing......

The first three members who arrived at Mission Cliffs for a rock climbing lesson were visibly nervous. "I've never done this before.  What if I fall?" Despite my attempts to calm them, sometimes digging, or in this case, climbing right in is the only way to assuage ones fears.  

The incredibly nice and articulate instructors that were reserved especially for the E&A group privately certainly helped. The lessons in rope, belay, and climbing may have felt long to one not participating, but with safety always the main concern, each member, could safely climb or belay their partner.  

Then they were let loose.  One group stayed on the shorter climbs, while others took to the four story high climbs.  I checked in with everyone, and most were having a great time.  Some still had some reservations, but the instructors and especially the other E&Aers just helped out and made them feel comfortable.  Two climbs later and the fear left their facees.  I asked if everyone wanted to grab some lunch but with the All-day passes that were arranged for the group, more than half wanted to stay and keep climbing!  Best of all was an e-mail I received the next morning:  Bryan, please send me pictures from the rock climbing on Sunday.  My friends and family won't believe that was me on the rocks!" Events And Adventures San Francisco