Delaware Rock Gym

For anyone that didn't see the old thread in Off Topic, this is the place we're talking about: http://derockgym.com/index.php

Indoor rock climbing, off Porter Road near Rt. 40.

good thing i looked here before starting a new thread.....ill post a link in the old thread

ill try to make monday. i will be working at another location thursday-monday. if we wrap up early, ill be able to make it monday.

for those of you who might want to try this, check out the web site paul posted above. you can take the beginner course and get your tie-in and belay testing included in the 35 dollar course. you also get to climb the rest of the day, or you can boulder (lower walls, no ropes) for 15 bucks a day (no course required)

don't let the idea scare you away. the gym is set up so that it is as easy as climbing a ladder, or a challenge for the experienced climber. you use both arms, and legs to get you up the wall. i can do about 2 pull-ups, and have a medical condition that has me on cardio and lifting limits, and this sport is well within my limits. finally found something i can do to keep in shape, that i enjoy. i encourage everyone to check it out sometime.

Also any newbies that want to come and check it out for FREE on Monday I'll be there with TWO free passes for first time climbers at the De Rock Gym location (OFFER GOOD FOR DeJA MEMBERS ONLY ;))

*if you don't own climbing shoes you can rent them there for $5

see ya there

I will be coming up i need to get some climbing in asap.

Quote from Solomi

I get off work at 6PM and would be driving from Kennett, maybe I would be able to meet up with you guys towards the end of your climb? I climbed a couple times at the U of D, and am probably rusty with the knot, but would I have to take their test at this gym again?

Probably get there before everyone's done climbing, we left last time close to 8pm. I climbed before too (not at UD though) and felt I was rusty. I was going to take their test but they do things differently than I was used too, so I decided to wait and take the class when I can. Class is offered Thursday night and Sunday morning (check their site's weekly events page). I think the class would be well worth it. $35 for class and day climbing pass.

You do not need to take the class to either climb (if you have someone who can belay for you), or boulder in the lower rock walls. Mellowyellow belayed for me on a few wall climbs last time, but we spent most of the time on the bouldering walls.

so...who's in for monday??

cody, jera, and I will be there

i wont make it...have to work late...anyone free Wednesday or Thursday??

I'm hoping to go Sunday morning for the 11am class then maybe climbing for a bit after. Depends on the wife's schedule.

let me know your after climb availability. i can meet you there around 12 and climb for a bit. since you have climbed before, the class should be pretty easy. once you get the hang of it, they test you and you are done.

good day today. place got pretty busy. you guys heading over tomorrow? anyone want to go thursday night?

I can't go on Monday or Wednesday this week. Not sure about tuesday, but I'm hoping to go Thursday night.