Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

A group of climbers look on and cheer as two climbers in their group ascend during an Outdoor Adventure Program rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. The OAP offers low-cost opportunities for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Army Maj. Adrien Humphreys, a member of the 611th Air Operations Center current operations team, climbs the side of a rock during a rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Humphreys has participated in many of OAP’s guided events since being stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson but has never climbed rock. The OAP offers many opportunities year-round for the JBER community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Christian Ortega, an Outdoor Adventure Program recreational assistant, ties off climbing rope with carabiners during the set-up of an OAP rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Ortega has been climbing for more than five years and has an internship with OAP on guided events and classes. The OAP offers low-cost opportunities for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Army Maj. Adrien Humphreys, a member of the 611th Air Operations Center current operations team, picks up rock-climbing shoes before a climbing trip scheduled with the Outdoor Adventure Program at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Humphreys has participated in many of OAP’s guided events since being stationed at JBER but has never climbed rock. The OAP offers many opportunities year-round for the JBER community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Gwen Nieberlein, a 673d Medical Group Family Advocacy Outreach Manager, celebrates after reaching the top during an Outdoor Adventure Program rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Nieberlein has participated in many of OAP’s guided events since being stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The OAP offers many opportunities year-round for the JBER community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Gwen Nieberlein, a 673d Medical Group Family Advocacy Outreach Manager, chalks her hands during an Outdoor Adventure Program rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Nieberlein has participated in many of OAP’s guided events since being stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The OAP offers many opportunities year-round for the JBER community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Christian Ortega, an Outdoor Adventure Program recreational assistant, throws climbing rope down after an OAP rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Ortega has been climbing for more than five years and has and internship with OAP on guided events and classes. The OAP offers low-cost opportunities for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Fernando Martinez Batiz, an Outdoor Adventure Program recreational assistant, gathers climbing rope after an OAP rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Martinez Batiz has been climbing for more than three years and works with OAP on guided events and classes. The OAP offers low-cost opportunities for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Army Maj. Adrien Humphreys, a member of the 611th Air Operations Center current operations team, watches fellow climbers during a rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, 2018. Humphreys has participated in many of OAP’s guided events since being stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson but has never climbed rock. The OAP offers many opportunities year-round for the JBER community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members.

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Outdoor Adventure Program ‘Rock On’ trip kicks off climbing season

Published June 5, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Crystal A. Jenkins
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --

The OAP offers low-cost opportunities for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community to explore Alaska while also supporting the development of mission-ready military families and members. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Crystal A. Jenkins)