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Stubborn: An 8 Month Indoor Climbing Project and Training for Twin 8-Year-Olds
Our home wall overhangs at thirty degrees. After graduating from jugs, the boys wanted a challenge and so asked for me to set a route on twenty millimeter edges. When the route proved too difficult for them to make easy progress, rather than ask me to change it, they asked for a training plan and expressed a desire to learn how to project a route. Eventually, they were able to climb the route on lead. This short movie documents the eight months they spent training and working the route.
Sometimes We Just Hike: A Quick Film Showing the Virtues of Simple Family Hiking
We are teaching our kids about climbing, and they love it. They also enjoy snow and ice climbing. While these activities come with a high sense of accomplishment, they also come with higher risks. Sometimes, we like to get out and simply enjoy the views and the company. Hiking helps keep us sane.
Introducing Kids to Rock Climbing: How Our Family Made It Fun to "Try Hard!"
Our thought process as we balance safety, enjoyment, and effort to progress our kids towards their rock climbing goals.