Apple Valley Climbing

On December 10th we decided to check out a new climbing area called Apple Valley.  It took us an extra 20 minutes than usually because we missed the main turn off - and had to figure out our way through dirt roads.  We got to the parking area and hiked up about 20 minutes or so.  The kids had fun on the way up as the usually do.  Danny is a big fan of hiking.

Here is Danny picking up - what he tells us is a stick - turns out it is a dried piece of poo

The climbing ended up not being the best.  I'm not a fan of the rock here (as in the texture) plus the rock was cold, which always makes climbing difficult.  Add to this the fact that the kids were crying their eyes out...well, we left after only 1 climb. Sad...

Here is a picture of Emily (who was crying the most)...she had been playing on her tummy on a blanket, and she rolled off, and was playing in the dirt and crying.  Her face was covered in small rocks, dirt and grass.  She started crying again after I pulled off the main piece of grass seen below...apparently she had become attached to it.

Well, the trip wasn't very successful, but I am glad to went somewhere new all the same.  I always love seeing new areas and climbing new rock for a new feel and view.  Hopefully our next trip will be more successful!