European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 1, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                There a a feeling you get when you re on the Rock and when you reach the top of the Rock that i Don t think i can explain to anyone else Jim Dewitt climbing instructor ass photos by Chuck Roberts a Roth instructor looking tired but determined emerges near the end of his climb. Veteran climbers say the Rocky Road to the top is Worth the Effort. Up Rock climbing to overcome a fear of Heights and Many of them succeed by the end of the Day Dewitt said. Others do it because they want to Challenge themselves usually experience a personal growth that leaves them hooked for life. Dewitt said it s hard to explain the thrill of climbing to a non climber. Quot there s a feeling you get when you re on the Rock and when you reach the top of the Rock that i Don t think i can explain to anyone else Quot said Dewitt who began Rock climbing As a High school senior in upstate new York. He said he also enjoys teaching others and giving them the the Chance to experience the same feeling. Whatever their reasons for climbing Dewitt said people leave the course with a feeling of accomplishment after doing something they could t do before. Quot it s Good stuff Quot said retired 1st sgt. George Mczeal the a Roth Dodds instructor for Giessen High school which includes the Rock climbing in a summer Camp run for the cadets. Mczeal added that in addition to being fun the course is a proven Confidence builder and helps develop teamwork. He said the cadets talk about their Rock climbing adventure the entire year. For Larry Burch his Day on the rocks sounded like a love hate relationship. Said the 15-year-old from Butzbach Germany Quot it relieves a lot of stress but it gives a lot  Jim Dewitt rappers Down the Side of a Rock while carrying Onika cola on his  the club several outdoor recreation centers offer courses in Rock climbing. If your local Center is not among them the staff there can assist you in finding out where to go or in forming a club said Ron Paoletti chief of outdoor recreation for Usa eur. Classes Are limited in some areas because there is a shortage of qualified climbing instructors Paoletti said. More information also is available by calling a National tourist office private companies or by driving to the local tourist office and asking for help he said. While finding a local club on the Economy might require some legwork Paoletti said that clubs offer an excellent Opportunity to meet new people and to learn where Good local climbing Sites Are available. He said local governments should have a listing of clubs available in the Vicinity. Europe is a Good place to go Rock climbing because countries such As Germany Italy and England offer numerous dimming gardens that Are Only hours away by the autobahn. In the United states Only people who live in areas such As Boulder colo., have it As Good Paoletti said. A Chuck Roberts August 1, 1991 stripes Magazine 9