b'IT WAS A REALLY GOOD DAYHarnessed in and clipped into the rope via carabiners, Kria climbed up the ladder to the log element. Getting to the top of the tall ladder was the easy part. Once up the pole, the next move was to step out onto the horizontal log which is suspended 35 feet in the air.Whew, this is high, she thought. But she had been assured there was no rush and to take her time.An Instructor called up to her. This is the hardest part, once you let go, it will be easier. In order to make her way across the log, she had to release her grip on the staples and figure out how to place her feet.A teacher called to Kria that she was already an inspiration since she got to the top. And then she did it, she released her hands and grabbed the rope above the log.She made her way naturally across the log. Her Instructor was right, letting go was the hardest part. Once at the end, she wasnt ready to get down. The Instructor called up again, Do a little trick if you want! Balancing on one foot, she kicked out her other foot for a few seconds.Kria came to the Ropes Challenge Course September 2022 with her high school, Civic Center Secondary School. Kria was excited to try it, but also feeling apprehensive since it was all so new and she hadnt done anything like this in the outdoors.After the course, I felt like I could do anything. My adrenaline was pumping. I wanted to do more elements. It was a really good day and it boosted my energy, Kria said.During the debrief circle, the Site Manager shared about an apprenticeship program available to learn to teach on the course. Before he finished speaking, Krias hand was already up. She applied that winter and was accepted.'