First Ascenders at Clear Creek Canyon

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The purpose of First Ascenders is to provide urban teens with an opportunity to rock climb in order to develop self-confidence, physical fitness and a greater awareness and appreciation of nature.
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VIDEO: Rock Climbing Basics
American Alpine Club
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"46 percent of outdoor participants are from households with incomes of $75,000 or more."
www.outdoorindustry.org 2011

"In 2009, only 18% percent of high school students surveyed had participated in at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity on each of the 7 days before the survey."
www.cdc.gov 2011

"In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese."
www.cdc.gov 2010

First Ascenders at Clear Creek Canyon

For the 4th Saturday in a row, First Ascenders and the students of the Denver School of Science and Technology had a great day climbing and building community. This week, we climbed outside at the popular Cat Slab section of Clear Creek Canyon, CO. Even when the weather didn’t cooperate, the group persevered and shifted gears for a hike in Matthews/Winters Park just outside of Red Rocks. We were met with more rain and lightning there, so we improvised and ended up building some really impressive make-shift outdoor shelters. Rain can’t stop our good times! Next week, we will be climbing in Evergreen, so cross your fingers for sunshine and clear skies!

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