We took our children to
ClimbZone in Laurel, Maryland, to give it a try (this was before the virus lockdown). They had rock climbed before at a gym. That experience was more of a typical fake rock face with grips attached. ClimbZone is not a gym per se, it is a place to climb all sorts of fun and creatively-themed challenges.
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ClimbZone in Laurel |
Our kids suited up with harnesses and hooked on at a lot of the climbing walls.
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My eldest at the steam punk wall |
The Tetris wall was challenging because the pieces stick out more or less from the wall. My son managed to make it to the top with some effort.
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Daughter gets a head start |
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Son at the top of Tetris; daughter working her way up an Alice in Wonderland challenge |
We were concerned about our youngest not being able to get far. The first few challenges he tried were a bit beyond his abilities.
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Tricky waves |
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Cargo net challenge |
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Climbing the Lincoln Memorial |
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Close up on Lincoln's steps |
His persistence paid off when he found a wall that was all circles all the way up. He must have climbed to the top ten times, which was a bit nerve wracking for us parents.
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Found a favorite |
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He's higher than his sister! |
I had a hard time figuring out why I took the picture below. Can you find one of my children?
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Becoming one with the wall |
Some adventurous walls reminded me of Indiana Jones. I challenged the older kids to see who could make it to the small bridge first on the wall depicted below.
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Shouldn't have given a head start |
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Victory! |
My youngest was happy to do something he's not allowed to do at home--climbing a bookshelf! Maybe we should install some auto-belayers at home.
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Really climbing to get the toys |
The kids had a great time. We may go back. I may try it out next time!
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