Troop Meeting
	InClimb Gym

Climbing was the topic for December. Many of the boys had either worked on the Climbing merit badge at Camp Parsons last August, or had at least participated in Climbing the 40 foot tower at camp. Central Oregon is also home to Smith Rock State Park, one of the premier climbing locations in the Pacific Northwest. One troop meeting was held at the InClimb Gym in Bend, where the boys received instruction on proper harness fitting, proper rigging and handling of lines, and safety issues. The boys then had free access to the many climbing surfaces in the gym for the evening, under the watchful eyes of staff and adult troop leaders who had also received training from the staff. The evening was a great success, without a single mishap, and the boys are looking forward to going back soon.

	(L-R) Tarquin Waggoner, Bill Hunt, Alex Spreier, Charlie Kyger and Nic Saarinen on the warmup wall.
(L-R) Curtis Peterson, Nathan Oliver, Alex Spreier, and Ryan Anderson wait to climb while Mike Davis and Glen Bissel check rigging for safety.
	Adam Dickey nears the top of the 25 foot wall.
Scouts waiting to take their turns on the 25 foot scaling walls.
	(L-R) Alex Spreier, Dustin Deveaux and Charlie Kyger climbing the 40 foot surface.
Ryan Anderson and Mike Davis make their way up the 40 foot wall.

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