GALLANTFEW CLIMBING PROGRAM

Top Ten Benefits of Rock Climbing: One Veteran's Perspective

Written by Albert Villaviza, Marine Veteran

You'll always have climbing buddies - this is a multiperson sport.

You can climb three times a week - a great variety of options.

There are beginner and advanced routes for all climbers and there are different levels of climbers in the group, which makes a nice blend of abilities.

GallantFew VetRec is more than just climbing, it's the brotherhood and camaraderie you experienced in the military

Rock climbing is a great workout and low impact sport.

Participation is free of charge to veterans, making it affordable for everyone.

Climbing is a mental AND physical workout.

Climbing gives veterans support beyond the gym by building a network of friends

The climbing program encourages participants to ponder how they can give back.

Climbing provides participants with a sense of fulfillment and community with their fellow veterans in the community.