Trisha Brown Aug 29, 2007
Bodies were used like stepping stones, climbing gyms, rocking chairs or launch pads. The final impression was that these stress-free, exploratory games would continue even after the curtain had come down. (Times Online)
Camps Get Kids Moving In Summer Jun 8, 2007
Children are natural climbers, Bruce Yap said, which has helped drive the popularity of , his climbing gyms in the Boston area. "Since we opened three years ago we've seen kids even younger than 5 that have been in," Yap said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Eagle nest closure on hold Feb 7, 2007
"Climbers have a respect for that. If we have these things taken away from us, we'll be left with just indoor climbing gyms.". Leavitt added that it's not like climbers can just pack up and head to dozens of other nearby mountains. (North County Times)
Faces of the Climb Oct 28, 2006
Indoor climbing gyms have become more and more popular, especially among beginners ... b."Climbing gyms have sterilized the experience. People that climb only in gyms, there's a level of boldness and adventure they're never exposed to."Added veteran climber Barry Chambers of Auberry, "The sport has changed because of climbing gyms. Kind of irreversibly, too."Sean Smith, owner of Yosemite Fitness, a Fresno climbing gym, said there is room for both indoor and outdoor climbing. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
School of rock Sep 22, 2006
Change your perspective -- and your workout -- at South Florida climbing gyms ... In vertically challenged South Florida -- where the man-made ''hill'' at Tropical Park is considered high ground -- those looking for a change in perspective or who want to beat the heat (or torrential rains) by remaining indoors while still staying active, climbing gyms can offer an exciting change of pace. (The Miami Herald)
Recreational use only Aug 2, 2006
You can bet the ponies up at Del Mar through Sept. 6. Serena Williams and more hit La Costa July 29-Aug. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Entertainment)
Playground safety isn't kid stuff Jun 4, 2006
Many of these modern climbing gyms and equipment largely meet today's safety standards, a survey of 18 public playgrounds in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties by the Times Herald-Record found. But hazards remain. (Times Herald-Record, NY)
