Wednesday, February 23, 2011

N.J. rock climbing group helps children with special needs reach for the top
Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 8:00 AM


FAIRFIELD — Noah Schramm didn’t want to waste time. He entered the gym, walked to a back room, and stared up at his goal.

The peak of the sheer rock climbing wall — more than 20 feet up — seemed impossibly high for an 11-year-old. But Noah was undaunted — he knew what he wanted and he was ready to go.

But before strapping on his harness and roping up, he had to do one more thing. He went over to a blue mat and tossed down his canes. Then a group of volunteers helped him on with his harness. Finally, he placed his first foot on the wall.

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