How Wacky Is This?

Three friends go climbing with their kids. And get written up in The New York Times. Is that whacked or what? What will these parents think of next?

“To the uninitiated, these tactics sound crazy. Just the thought of hanging 10 or 20 feet, or more, off the ground can churn some stomachs. But if you can trust the ropes and your climbing partner, the experience is exhilarating. There’s a peacefulness to studying the rock in front of you and finding the pattern of holds that will take you up.”