We wanted to share the below note from last year’s Elsa Nader. Thanks Elsa!
Columbia Gorge Teen Climbing Camp has truly made me grow as a person. I have always had a passion for climbing, but do not have too much time for it in the busy school year. This camp was the perfect opportunity for me to get out of the city and explore the beautiful and expansive region of the Columbia Gorge, as well as get a lot of climbing in! Thanks to the small group I was able to make close new friends and have a genuine relationship with the instructor. Even though I was the only girl in my group the second year, I fit in and felt included in all aspects of the trip. On top of this I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting and climbing with star female climber, Beth Rodden, at Smith Rocks. This experience greatly improved my climbing technique and provided a new perspective on climbing. Columbia Gorge Teen Camps are amazingly multi- faceted, which made for a well rounded, fulfilling, and most of all extremely fun camp experience. I wish I could go back for a third year, and I always think back of my two summers there with a smile.
- Elsa Nader
