The kids started to freak out and realized that we weren't kidding about entering black bear territory. Sam told them our dog, Boulder will protect us. My youngest, Tovi said," I'll hit it with a stick!" Sam and I started to unload the car and set up our tent. The kids went looking for sticks to defend us in case of a bear attack.
Within five minutes, two deer came by to our camp ground to see what was going on. I was very impressed that Boulder did not bark or try to chase after the deer. I was starting to wonder how soon it will be before we see a black bear.
Well, with my luck, that night, a black bear might have paid us a visit, because Boulder who normally doesn't bark, started barking and growling in the middle of the night. Boulder was in the family tent with us and Sam could hear a four legged creature walk by our camping area. He believes it was a bear and not a deer. We just kept quiet because frankly, the kids and I were fast asleep and my husband was the only one awake.
My alarm (aka kids) went off at 6:30am. There was no signs of bear damage and I was grateful for that. We ate our warm oatmeal breakfast, packed up and went to Mt. Marshall.
My goal was to climb three routes and I ended up climbing four because my husband saw an overhang climb that I couldn't resist. The view on top was beautiful.
Thirteen climbs accomplished and I'm almost half way to my goal!
Human Trafficking Fact:
The average entry age for prostitution is 12-14
The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Estes, Richard J. and Neil A. Weiner. The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work: 2001.
For the month of June RIJI Green is having a special fundraising for DC Stop Modern Slavery's walk. For every "Act Justly" messenger bag you buy we will donate $1 towards DCSMS' walk!
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