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Indoor Rock Climbing

Nick

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Anyone ever go? I wasn't quite sure it belonged here, but I was thinking of hitting Central Rock Gym in Worcester in the next couple weeks, probably some night after work.

I'm a newbie and rent my own gear but I have fun anyway!
 

wa-loaf

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I haven't climbed in years, but I never really got the appeal of the rock gym. Being out on a cliff holding onto granite with a limited number of holds is where it's at. I actually won two day passes to the rock gym and just gave them to my niece and her friend.
 

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I viewed it more as a workout type thing and to focus on different moves and such. It was fun, haven't done it in a number of years. We used to hit the Stone Age Rock gym down in CT (forget the town). They just opened up a new place in Hadley, MA that looks cool. Get after it!
 

Nick

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I viewed it more as a workout type thing and to focus on different moves and such. It was fun, haven't done it in a number of years. We used to hit the Stone Age Rock gym down in CT (forget the town). They just opened up a new place in Hadley, MA that looks cool. Get after it!

I'm pretty sure Stone Age was in Manchester, I think I used to go there.

I like it, for the workout. they do a lot of outdoor climbing near me at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA.

Here's a random photo I found on Google Images:

433682-largest_me_purgatory.jpg
 

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I used to work at the rock gym at CSC it was pretty sweet college job. They are great way to stay in shape. I had always climbed outdoors prior to the job so it kinda took me a while to feel comfortable in the gym; its different expirence. It was cool to be able to set your own routes though.
 

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I've been indoor rock climbing once or twice.. it was ok. Nothing like actually being on the rock outside...which imho is terrifying but that's what its all about I suppose, the thrill!
 

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I have some passes leftover for the place in Worcester. I'm trying to make a night of it after work sometime soon. The passes have been in my glove box for like 8 months.
 

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I’m also a newbie and I tried indoor rock climbing once. I can recommend it for beginners.
 
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