Lots of work happening for me the last month and a half or so. The biggest update is that I worked a 22 day youth course. Since then I've just been paddling, climbing, and doing a little bit of climbing work. Summer is my busy season, I've been working pretty consistently since my last blog post. My 22 day course was challenging, humbling, and overall a very positive experience. I was challenged by the student population, 14-16 year olds, many of whom with adhd. I was humbled by the students and the experience that exposed some major gaps in my instructing tool kit. This was good, though. I have not mastered the craft of instructing, and even when one thinks that they've mastered it, that's a mistake because they are closed to learning. This course reminded me that I am a lifelong learner, it's ok to be uncomfortable and have to work hard, and lastly that I can, in fact, do it. It was such a positive experience for me in large part because of my co-instructors. I worked in a trio with two crushers, Nick and Emma. We had so much fun together and I really valued the intention that we put into our working relationship. This course really proved to me that no matter what happens, if you have a good relationship with your co's then you can get through anything. We really got through it on this course, and I am proud of my effort as well as the effort of my co's and our students. Powerful, impactful few weeks in the field. I'm grateful for it. Here's some pics: Since the 22 day ended I had about a week off. I did a few days of paddling, which was nice to get out of my norm. I have of course also been climbing. Here's a few more pics. The past week or so I've been working a light amount to support our biggest course of the year. We had 12 crews out at once for a private school group. I was the climber on staff, organizing staff and gear, and then working climbing blocks for 4 of the 12 crews. It was my dream role to support this course, as someone who has instructed it previously. The course is chaotic, and logistically heavy. I really enjoyed being able to focus on my corner of the world and get out climbing during my days off! That's the update for now! I have one more month at Table Rock then I will head out west for a burly climbing season. Less work and more play coming up. Exciting times!
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