The Original Climbing Gyms: How PRG Looked in 1994
The original layout of the first Philadelphia Rock Gym was truly an exercise in old-school design. In the early days, as I have mentioned previously, many climbing gyms were […]
From Concept to Climb: Construction of Early Climbing Gyms
In the early days, many believed that climbing gyms were just a passing fad. They might survive a few years, maybe five. People reasoned that once the novelty wore off […]
The First Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms: A Novelty
When the first Philadelphia Rock Gym opened in February of 1994, it was not only the first climbing gym in the Philadelphia metropolitan area but one of the first in […]
What is Smearing? A Simple Guide to This Climbing Technique
So, What is Smearing? Smearing, simply put, is using the surface of the wall as a foothold. This lower body skill is one of the few areas in climbing where […]