Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Paige Wyse climbs an indoor rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the new Women in the Wilderness program, which aims to encourage women to get outside.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Paige Wise lowers down a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was provided by all female instructors as part of the Women in the Wilderness program.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Steph Mcginty seeks out her next move on a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the Women in the Wilderness program which offers many introductory classes such as camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Steph Mcginty, left, and Paige Wyse, right, climb a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was open to all women with base access as part of the Women in the Wilderness program.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Hannah Foreman lowers down a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was open to all women with base access as part of the Women in the Wilderness program.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Steph Mcginty prepares to climb a rock wall an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class is part of the Women in the Wilderness program which helps women feel more confident in their skills outdoors.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Paige Wyse, left, and Steph Mcginty, right, reach the top of a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the Women in the Wilderness program which offers many introductory classes such as camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Steph Mcginty ties a figure-eight knot during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was provided by all female instructors as part of the Women in the Wilderness program.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Paige Wyse ties a figure-eight knot during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the Women in the Wilderness program which gives women opportunities to learn in a more comfortable environment.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Paige Wyse steps into a foothold on a rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the Women in the Wilderness program which gives women opportunities to learn in a more comfortable environment.

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Introduction to Climbing/Belay Class

Published Sept. 8, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Paige Wyse climbs an indoor rock wall during an introduction to climbing and belay class at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Outdoor Recreation Center, Sept. 1, 2016. The class was part of the new Women in the Wilderness program, which aims to encourage women to get outside.