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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 30, 2012 - 04:20pm PT
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Hey.
There is a new gym opening in Concord NH next month. Elevation Rock and Fitness. 15k sf of space.
Great news for the area. For those of you who scoff at the idea of a gym, come to NH in the winter and you'll get it. Since the Rock Barn closed, NH has been severely lacking (read, zero) gyms, save the couple in southern New Hampshire, which is essentially North Massachusetts.
It's kinda but not quite like NorCal/SoCal.
Regardless, if you're in the Concord area, check it out. I know I will.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Evolution-Rock-Fitness/109405929080630?ref=stream
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 04:11pm PT
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Bump.
As far as I can tell, the gym will be having a soft opening beginning this weekend.
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ELM !
climber
Near Boston
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southern New Hampshire, which is essentially North Massachusetts.
lol..
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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I'm kinda soft. That will be perfect.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 04:46pm PT
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Yeah, this is NH. Home of great climbers who migrate west.
It really is a good thing for the area. We have great crags nearby, but the climbing community is pretty spread out. People come to NH from all around, but locals haven't had a gym in the area for a while.
One major drawback, no cracks. I was disappointed to hear this, as it was my first question when I phoned the place last week.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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yes brandon,the climbing gym,its not an east west thing,its a north south thing.backcountry skiing,w/some mountaineering problems,or ice climbing can keep ya,hockey also,but indoor climbing in the ne is a must.cheers
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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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Well, I get my license back next week and its only 45 minutes away, so I will probably check it out in the next couple of weeks.
My home gym is Indoor Ascent in Dover, which has an awesome community and atmosphere. That's about the same distance, but I get in free in exchange for a bunch of plywood volumes I made for them last Summer.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 07:02pm PT
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Edge, if you get up there I'd be stoked to say hello.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Hello Brandon, What is your source that there will be a "soft opening" this weekend? I spoke to the owner just over a week ago and she was doubtful that they'd be able to open as early as this weekend as originally planned. I had hoped to head there on Sat, but after speaking to her changed my plans---but it's not too late to change them back.
As for "no cracks"---worthwhile cracks in gyms are few and far between---they really don't seem worth the effort required to build them.
Oh, and "home of good climbers who move west"---gee, I can think of more than a few up North Conway way who are both "pretty good climbers" and very rooted in New Hampshire.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Thanks Brandon. unfortunately Sun probably won't work for me, but I'm sure I'll get up there to check it out one of these days. it isn't exactly convenient for me, but I always like to check out new "climbing areas" and Hilary is a friend. By the way, you mention a lack of climbing walls in the north country. I haven't been to North Conway in a few years, but hopefully will be heading up there this winter, but am I correct in assuming from your post that the wall in the Cranmore Fitness Center is no more?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 7, 2012 - 10:26am PT
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I'm not sure about that one, North Conway is a bit of a hike for me. Honestly, I didn't know it existed.
There is one in Queechee VT that I failed to mention. It's small but fun, and ten minutes into Vermont, so I guess it counts.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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I don't know when I'll next be in NH but I'll keep a you Granite Staters posted. Maybe we can meet up and the gym.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Hi Mark, Please do. I'd love to see you again. Alan
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 7, 2012 - 11:11am PT
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Mark, you're a NH native?
We get around in the mountain community pretty prodigiously for such a small population.
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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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Dec 18, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
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This place just got their flooring installed last weekend, and given the current crap weather I am going tonight to check it out.
I haven't climbed indoors in 13 months.
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darkmagus
Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
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Mar 21, 2013 - 10:46am PT
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Awesome, I'm originally from Manchester, NH and will be psyched to check this out on a trip back home!
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slabbo
Trad climber
fort garland, colo
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Mar 21, 2013 - 12:54pm PT
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Brandon-- quite a few really good climber are from the manchester area, originally. Some still there and others scattered about.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 21, 2013 - 04:12pm PT
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Yo....in Rado we don't need no stinkin gyms.....that yellow ball obscured by a constant cloud cover in NE is a regular resident here. Move West young man, move West!
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