Rock Climbing at True North Climbing

Hey everyone!

Whitney here  : )   

I'm the marketing coordinator for Mon Sheong Youth Group this year, and just this past weekend I attended the first social event of the year - rock climbing!  Nearly 30 people showed up and I'm sure everyone, like myself, had an amazing time challenging themselves physically and mentally to the many walls available at True North Climbing. 

A view of what the interior looks like and us learning how to tie our harnesses. 

As a first time climber, I was quite hesitant about everything especially when I found out we would be supporting each other's climb instead of an instructor / staff. But the staff gave us all thorough instructions and tested us before letting us run off on our own. 

Here's me awkwardly practising tying the ropes.

The facility was very large, so there were many walls to climb! Different walls and different sections have their own level of difficulty, so everyone could find a spot that was perfect for them to try.  There were even walls that you could climb harness - free! 

Sarah climbing and dressed like a pro : ) 

Simon climbing a difficult wall as well! I think it was a 5.8 or 5.9. 

And here's Jeremy climbing a wall that gave me the toughest time.

It took me probably 5-10 mins, but I did it with everyone's support  : ) 

Overall, this was an AMAZING event. I invited some of my non-youth group member friends and they were all thanking me for inviting them to such an awesome activity. Even they are looking forward to what events Mon Sheong Youth Group has in store this year! 

Our next event is Tree Planting on Saturday April 27th at 10am at Miliken Park. Read more about it if you're interested in joining us at our Facebook event.  If you can't make it, be sure to check up on our blog where we will recap the event, or through our Facebook page to keep up with us. 

Hope to see you all soon!

Whitney