Photos by pedro_burrito

Looking down from the summit at someone crossing the bridge.

My 8 year old daughter, Rachel, and my 10 year old son, Mackenzie, behind me at the start of the Via Ferrata. Rachel is the second youngest to ever complete the Via Ferrata.

Mackenzie crossing the bridge far ahead of us. Rachel following closely on my heels.

Jody (far), Mackenzie and Robin (back to camera) atop the Via Ferrata.

Jody coming around the exposed corner of the V-notch on the West Fin.

Another view of the East Fin from the V-notch in the West Fin.

The East Fin of Nelson Rocks as seen from the V-notch on the West Fin. The bridge is up and to the left but not in frame.

My 13 year old niece climbing at Great Falls, VA. She's very graceful and can climb any route that I've put her on.

My 10 year old son on a lieback. He's trying out his first pair of climbing shoes - Bufo Spiders.

My daughter, Rachel, getting ready to climb the Layback Dihedral, a 5.4.

We top rope near the raging Potomac River. I attach two rappel lines to the top anchor to clip my children in so they don't go for a one-way swim in the whitewater. This is my 13 year old son, Ryan.

We top rope near the raging Potomac River. I attach two rappel lines to the top anchor to clip my children in so they don't go for a one-way swim in the whitewater. This is my 7 year old daughter, Rachel, mugging for the camera.

My seven year-old daughter stemming Sand Box Corner. Located in the Sand Box area of Great Falls Park in Northern Virginia. An easy climb with very strong natural anchors. An excellent beginners climb and anchor setup site.