Sunday, August 9, 2009

Rappelling

At Girl's Camp, I had the opportunity to be over the 4th years. This group of girls was AMAZING. We went on an 8 mile overnight backpacking hike (which was not just walking for 8 miles, it was straight up or straight down or switch backs. My husband went on it without a pack, and wanted to die. I can't say I blame him). Before we went, as a little treat, we took the girls rappelling. I am TERRIFIED of heights, but one of the girls said she would not go unless I did. I tried to convince her that I went as a 4th year so that counted. That didn't fly bye her so I had to rappel. Here's some pictures of my adventure.


You can kind of see how far up I was. It was about 40 or 50 feet. You can't tell, but I was jumping about 5 feet off the wall, because it was actually kind of fun.

Safe back on the ground. My legs were shaking. But I would totally do it again, though next time I would want my own harness and my helmet. Those things just make me feel so much safer. :)

3 comments:

McRae Family said...

I'm glad you had fun, but I'm still a little sad that I missed it. O well!

Niki said...

I'm totally jealous! I love repelling. I haven't done it since high school...

jmhepworth said...

We had your harness out the other day. Some young women in our ward want to go rock climbing with us. So both your harness and your shoes will get some use.