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Sue--
My name is Pat Verducci and my ten year old
son Henry went on the Sequoyah School campout a couple of weeks
ago. I've been meaning to write you and let you know how impressed
I was with your guides. Henry got halfway up the rock and I could
tell he was freaked. He turned around and told Sky he wanted to
come down. Very gently, Sky said, "Try putting your right foot
on that ledge over there. If you still want to come down, no problem,
I'll get you right down." Henry put his foot on the ledge and
ended up gutting his way to the top. It took him twenty five minutes.
Each step was hard fought. Later, when he was lowered and his
feet hit dirt, his eyes filled with tears-- he was overwhelmed
by what he'd just done. Sky's gentle suggestion allowed him to
push through his fear, and keep moving..
Similarly, Markus was very supportive of the
parents (including me) who decided to try. I had a similar reaction
to Henry's-- and was walking around on cloud nine for a couple
of days afterward.
I just wanted to let you know how powerful
our day at Joshua Tree was. Sky said, "The rock is a mirror we
all have to look into." Indeed. I'll never forget it.
Pat
Sue,
My name is Nathan Gusdorf. My dad and I climbed
with Dave Mayville on Sunday, March 26. I can honestly say it
was the best climbing experience we have ever had. My dad and
I have climbed with the Exum guides in the Tetons, and other private
guides everywhere from Keystone, Colorado, to the Otter Cliffs
in Maine. All of the climbing guides we have ever had have been
great, but Dave surpassed them all. Not only was his climbing
ability impressive and helpful, but his actual guiding expertise
and ability to teach were stunning. On our first climb Dave was
able to perfectly comprehend our respective climbing abilities,
and understood exactly where to go and what to have us do. He
found perfect routes that allowed my dad to climb something at
his level (about 5.8-5.9), and allowed me to follow a slightly
different path that I would find challenging (5.9+ - 5.10b). He
was a safe and responsible leader in addition to being a perceptive
teacher and stellar guide. In all of my climbing experiences,
from camps to private guides, I have never had the privelege of
working with such an inspiring and impressive climbing guide.
I would fly back there (From St. Louis, where I live) in an instant
to work with him again. Tell Dave we said thanks a ton.
Nathan Gusdorf
A
hearty Thanks for the great job Saturday! Your guides were all
fantastic in imparting a great deal of knowledge and confidence
building with the boys. All the dad's were extremely complementary
to their skills and manner in which the days activities were conducted,
and at the closing ceremony we do at every campout several of
the boys remarked how the climbing gave them one of the greatest
senses of accomplishment they've ever experienced.
Thanks again for all your assistance and I'll look forward to
contacting you again next year.
Sincerely,
Al Pacheco
Troop 2000
Looking for a fun adventure
for your troop/pack?
Try rock climbing at Joshua Tree National Park.
Our troop recently contracted with Uprising Adventure Guides in
Joshua Tree to teach the rock climbing merit badge, and also to
conduct recreational climbing for the older boys who already had
the badge. Our experience with them was excellent. They were very
thorough and very patient! They work often with scouts, and understand
the program (Cubs as well as Boy Scouts). We camped in Indian
Cove, and they came out to us so we didn't have to pay to go into
the main part of Joshua Tree National Park.
I would like to comment on 2 things in particular:
1. Their safety record is excellent. The ranger at the check-in
desk told me that he never worries about having to coordinate
a medical rescue when they are conducting an activity!
2. We had several boys who had a hard time, or who were very fearful.
The guide took those kids and worked magic with them! When he
had to, he climbed up the belay rope and assisted them, but they
always completed the climb and rappel on their own. Every boy
we took earned (and I mean earned) the badge.
Susan Cram, the owner/director, was very easy to work with and
very businesslike. We had an overall positive experience with
this group.
Info: Uprising Adventure Guides
1-888-CLIMB ON (1-888-254-6266)
Cell 760-382-1452
susancram@earthlink.net
www.uprising.com
I'm a firm believer in supporting businesses that are well-run
and excited about scouting, so here's my recommendation.
Carol Grimes
Outings, Troop 642
Heya! Just got back from
Cali last night. The weather in Cleveland sucks! All rain and
gloom, so I am pretty down since it always takes me a couple days
to readjust from a great vacation.
I had a great time climbing and I am very grateful to have had
you as our instructor. Like I said before, it was nice to see
a woman running her own climbing company, while at the same time,
staying very down to earth and having such an accomplished past.
I know that Ohio is far away, but if anyone I know talks about
taking a trip to Cali, I will definitely pass your guide on to
them and highly recommend you.
The bad part is... that I think I am hooked now. I want to keep
climbing but I know that my only immediate option is indoor. I
will let you know how my indoor pursuits go.
take care and thanks again!
Laura
Wow what a great time
with Dave. Dave is fantastic ! It's true when you really love
what you do how responsive first time climbers can be , knowing
what Dave is teaching is so open and down to earth that we all
enjoyed the experience so much more. My entire family Susan, Leah
and Ben loved spending are day with Dave and would highly recommend
your company and Dave to everybody. We would love to return in
two years to climb again with Dave.
Thank you so much. It was an experience of a life time.
Wes Hummer.
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