Climbing around

Grant had 2 finals this week, so it was nice that he had a 3-day weekend to celebrate after all the studying. Our friends Nate and Travis (both in Grant's class) love to rock climb, and go to The Gorge, whenever possible, so we decided to go with them today. I didn't plan on climbing but after watching a few climbs decided I would try it out.

Looking hot in my harness, haha! Hadn't worn one of these since girl's camp long ago. This one was actually more stylish though (as stylish as a harness can be!)

Climb on, climbing!Nice butt shot, but cool to see the whole rock. My legs were definitely shaking a bit. The ledge just below me was a nice little break part way up.And finally, repelling down (the only part of climbing I had any experience with.) It's fun to hang and have the rope hold you, bouncing off the wall.Your neck tends to get pretty tired looking up at the person climbing so Grant found a few makeshift lounge chairs :)

The moss growing on the rock next to us was an awesome color. Not quite as cool in the picture but the hiking and climbing was beautiful and we had the PERFECT weather. It was sunny, but not hot, and not at all humid.

The guys...I was the 4th wheel girl but it was a lot of fun.