First off, I'm not a rock climber. I have dabbled in the past and found that my fear of heights far outweighed my interest. I think it's really more of an issue with skill and getting into hard spots that bring out the fear. For instance, many years ago I wedged my body between two rocks cliffs and got stuck near the top. It's a strange feeling to be stuck several feet above the ground and not know how you're going to get out of the situation. I eventually had a couple of friends that helped me out. Shortly after that we climbed about a fourth of the way up a fire tower on the outside beams. Eventually we reached the steps and used them. One of my friends at the time liked to get to the top of this tower and stand on the outside railing and walk around(maybe 1.5 inches wide). If he would have fell from that high up, it would have been all over.
Today I took a trip to Red River Gorge in Slade, KY. At the end of the day we stopped at Miguel's Pizza. Miguel's caters to the rock climbers that come to scale the cliffs in the area. Miguel's speciality is pizza. The pizza was very good with lots of choices. However; the atmosphere is the trick. Behind Miguel's is a small camping area that was covered in tents. Miguel's only rents to rock climbing campers. The price is right at $2 a day per tent! Also behind the place is extra eating area complete with sinks for cleaning up and brushing your teeth. Miguel's doesn't even want you to throw your trash in the can. Instead they have signs everywhere that inform you to put your cardboard (pizza serving bottoms) in the fire pit. Inside, there is plenty of gear for purchase including a selection of used geekie type clothing.
Miguel's is definitely a destination place. I will be back!
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