We started off today by hurriedly moving our tents outside so that they could air out a bit before the storm rolled in. Afterwards we gathered in our alcove to finish giving presentations that we had started back in the first week of the A-Term. Jodi and I gave a presentation on several subjects. We talked about some of the wildlife that we might see on our trip, such as Texas horned lizards, white tailed deer, and the omnipresent turkey vulture. We also talked about techniques used in cleaning the anchors used for lead climbing, as well as top rope climbing. We also talked about proper rappelling techniques, as well as the dangers inherent to this part of climbing. We also unpacked and stowed away most of the gear that we had brought in from the bus yesterday, including the tents once they had dried. We then listened to Caleb give a presentation on the culture of climbing, which had been his primary project this A-Term, as he could not join us on our trip. Afterwards we had a discussion about our reflections over the trip, specifically what we though could have been done better.
~Adam Wygant
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