Mossy Rock Preserve

Saturday was cold. We packed into the Volvo and traveled to Moss Rock Preserve for some rock climbing action. I did exceptional (according to my own standards only) as did everyone else. I have only went bouldering several times, but it is now one of my fav weekend activities. The Preserve made the assumption that advertising the park would be a good thing. I strongly disagree. Even though it was miserably cold...the place was packed! Almost to the extreme that people were waiting in line to climb. This is not an attraction that earns money. It is free to the public. It was much nicer when no one knew about this 'honey hole!'

I learned that it is NOT a good idea to have to much hanging on your back when climbing (a back pack cooler, backpack, and camera) does not fare well when trying to make it up and down a rock. I also learned that a sandwich is not good after being on ice for several hours. Also, not to walk around in your climbing shoes...they tend to get extremely slippery! Those were the cons. The PROS....Climbing is an excellent way to get away from it all, challenge yourself, and have a wonderful time with friends and family.