ClimbNYC

The City Climber's Club closed on June 26th for renovations of the building.

At this time they are unsure how long the renovation will last. Check their website at http://www.cityclimbersclub.com for updates.

Description:JULY,2009, Tuesdays: 7,14,21,28 (4sessions per month)
6:30pm-8:00pm or 8:30pm-10:00pm.
Climbing school is limited to 4 students/class.

You will also gain access to the Sports Center with a one-month pass to use the Sports Center rockwall as a member
To register:212-336-6000
For info: 212-336-6083 ,or email scrockwall@chelseapiers.com
http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/rockWall.htm

"Finally, Brownstone Brooklynites will be able to get their rocks off on, well, rocks. The old Daily News garage on Third Avenue in Boerum Hill is being remade into Brooklyn Boulders, a rock-climbing center that will be a mountaineer’s Nirvana. Lance Pinn said that he and his two partners wanted to bring rock-climbing to Downtown Brooklyn, but didn’t find an adequate spot until they saw the Daily News garage"

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/19/32_18_tt_rock_wall.html

I've just added Brooklyn Boulders to the gym section of ClimbNYC.com

Slated to open in some form in August, this gym has 18,000 square feet of floor space with top ropes, lead climbing and bouldering. Routes will be up to 40ft and the boulders top out over 17ft.

They're holding "t-nut parties" on Saturdays where anybody can come and visit and land a hand setting t-nuts in exchange for free day passes. More info is at their Facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124781575636&ref=ts

Find out more on Brooklyn Boulder's page on ClimbNYC.com or visit their website.

Recently we replaced nearly all of our rental shoes but we didn't know what to do with the 30+ pairs of old shoes. After a long roundabout discussion, Marco mentioned that the gym where he learned to climb in Guatemala doesn't have rental shoes. It turns out that the cost of a new pair of shoes is equal to one month's living wages. Can you imagine trying to buy climbing shoes when they cost you a month's income? YIKES! After some research and avoidance from most resolers, Plattsburgh Shoe Hospital agreed to resole all of our shoes and ship them to Guatemala for approximately $2000

The Rock Club is having a bouldering competition this Friday, April 3rd at 7pm. Cash prizes for open, gear from EMS, North Face, Evolv, Mad Rock and a bunch more for other categories (beginner, intermediate, advanced and youth).

Get more details here: BCL Showdown

Climber’s Cup

APRIL 4th
12-8

Preregistration:
Members--$20
Nonmembers--$40

Day of Event
Members--$30
Nonmbembers--$45

The registrant can be directed to this address to register:
SC Member's Entrance homepage:
http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/new.htm
chelseapiers. com + Sports Center + mem.entrance

Any other questions direct to the Rockwall, 212 336 6083

Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Films from around the world about mountaineering, climbing, ice climbing, etc.

Location: 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York
Tickets: $21 in advance and $24 at the door

Below is the intro video:

Vertical Ethiopia: Possibility, Environment, and Adventure in the Horn of Africa.

Slideshow

March 4th, 2009
7:30 PM
92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street)
Buy Tickets Here: http://www.92y.org/shop/event_detail.asp?productid=T-LH5LL09
Learn More and watch a trailer of the show at: www.verticalethiopia.com

Vertical Ethiopia: Possibility, Environment, and Adventure in the Horn of Africa.

I've made a few changes to the way the site works, the most important of which is disabling anonymous comments. It appeared that in some reviews and comments people were not being honest about who they were and what relationship they had with the gyms they were reviewing, so people are now required to register. People without accounts can still rate gyms, but can't leave reviews.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please post a comment here, or send me a message via the contact page.