Faux Rocks Rock

Kids like rocks. Kids like to climb. Rather than fighting millions of years of evolution, embrace it! Don't tell them NOT to climb, but rather, teach them to EXCEL at it.

Check out Vertical World near Fisherman's Terminal, near the Ballard Bridge. The intro to climbing class is a great opportunity to learn the ropes, so to speak. They spend time teaching you how to climb safely, as well as how to belay, or secure another climber. The class is only $50 for non-members and includes a 2-week membership to practice your newly acquired skills.

Once you have that down, bring your little rugrats into the climbing gym for quality family time scrambling up 30-foot vertical walls. Your kids will think you're cool again, and your upper body will hate you for several days.

Just one more reason (of millions) to trash that TV and get out of the house!

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