“Off the Wall” Experiences this Spring

  First ADVENTURES will host two exciting rock climbing experiences this Spring –

1^st EXPERIENCE:

Saturday, March 20 (10:30 meet in Church parking lot to carpool)

Planet Rock Climbing Gym, Pontiac, MI

Besides being a fun event in itself, this experience will serve as training for those planning to join us on the trip to Hocking Hills. The cost will be $27.00 for the use of the Planet Rock facility and rental equipment for those who need it. We have some harnesses so we can reduce the cost on equipment rental. Everyone willing to belay another climber will need to go through a training class and demonstrate competence to perform this important duty. Everyone who climbs must demonstrate the ability to tie into the climbing rope. We can climb until 8:00 pm if we want.

Weather permitting, we will host a preliminary training session a few days before we leave so you will be acquainted with what to expect during the formal training.

2^nd EXPERIENCE:

Saturday, April 10 (Depart Church parking lot at 7:00 am. Return around 10:00 pm)

Hocking Hills State Park, southeast of Columbus, OH

We will be climbing and rappelling on limestone cliffs to experience the real thing. This is an excellent venue for beginners. Those who wish to participate in climbing and rappelling should attend the 1^st Experience at Planet Rock. Hocking Hills also offers scenic trails for those who would like to hike instead.

These events are open to adults (18 +). Please contact us at firstadventures@rofum.org or sign up in the church office to get on the list of brave souls willing to experience fully Newton’s law of gravity.