Rock Climbing

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I'd like to but it's kind of expensive. I'm not sure if I'd want to spend that sort of money for a nights thrill.
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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

What does it cost?
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Jeff12633 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Chandler, AZ

The Phoenix Rock Gym is $15 per person if you rent their climbing shoes and harness, or $10 if you have your own equipment. Maybe it is better to find a real rock wall somewhere--it's just that doing so requires some equipment and other people who know how to use it, and I'm pretty slack on both counts!

Jeff

sherileeaz · Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874

cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

Hey guys, I just met someone who climbs at PRG twice a week. We'll be there Tuesday night if anyone wants to drop by. Mr. Green

sherileeaz · Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874

http://www.phoenixrockgym.com/index.html

Here's info on PRG

Tuesday I have a meeting Sad

But I'll join in soon!

Sherileeaz Hiking

Jeff12633 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Chandler, AZ

I don't think they'd object to you just observing.
Jeff

Jeff12633 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Chandler, AZ

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

You can certainly go and check the place out. I like PRG, but don't ignore Climbmax http://www.climbmaxaz.com/ it's got some great bouldering and a few fun additions like a rope ladder. It's not as big as PRG, but it's still a decent place.

Incidently...if any of you have purchased the Entertainment Book, perhaps from a high school kid for a fundraiser, they each have half off coupons for both gyms.

On my list for this year is to find a bouldering area in Usery...though it's on hold until after the move.
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Jeff12633 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Chandler, AZ

I've found the upper reaches of Squaw Peak to be excellent for class 4 climbing practice. There are also countless possibilities along the ridgelines surrounding the main peak.

I also noticed last week while hiking Picacho that the walls surrounding the amphitheater just below the summit ridge would be a great bouldering and class-5 climbing area--hundreds of lines from easy to devillish! Most, however, would require a top rope, and I didn't check out the options up top as far as anchoring goes. (Nor do I know the park's policies on roped or aid climbing.)

Jeff

Daryl · Posted: 1/3/2004, 7:53 am Post subject:

Let's do it outdoors where it's free and much better. I've got all the gear needed and even a few extra harnesses that will fit some skinny people (my old harnesses).
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Jeff12633 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Chandler, AZ

I've been doing my bouldering exercise indoors because (1) I'm usually alone and like having a safe place with lots of people around, and (2) the routes laid out in the gym make it easy to measure my strength and skill level. I'd definitely like to take it outside when the opportunity arises, though.

Jeff

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I haven't done outdoor in a very long time. I think I was 16 the last time I did it. I went to a place in the Dry Lake hills on the back side of Mount Elden in Flagstaff. There are some really neat climbs there.
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Mountains are there to be climbed!

"Meaningless! Meaningless," says the teacher, "Utterly Meaningless, Everything is meaningless."-Ecclesiastes 1:2

Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

There is an other rock gym opening Jan 17, is the scheduled date. Here is the link. Finally, more gyms opening closer to the west valley. www.azontherocks.com Mary

JW · Posted: 1/6/2004, 12:01 pm Post subject: Outdoors