k_marr08 0 #1 February 15, 2008 HI all -- visiting the Raleigh, NC area this week and wondering if anyone, since it's a bit too cold to skydive, wants to go to a climbing gym in the area with a novice climber -- I CAN belay."I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #2 February 15, 2008 It may be a bit of a drive, but Fayetteville has TWO decent indoor climbing gyms. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #3 February 15, 2008 does that mean you would climb with me? or are you simply suggesting gyms I could go to? and thanks! -- I'm finding the prices kind of ridiculous at the gym in the durham area -- it's 11 for the day, but that's only if you want to top rope. if you want to boulder ALSO it's an extra 7. gr."I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #4 February 15, 2008 I'm sure I could arrange a few reputable climbing partners whom I would deem "safe". Even though it gets panned by a few of the locals here, The Climbing Place is where I started out at locally, and it's not bad at all. They even run weekly specials and have pizza parties on fridays (or at least, they used to). Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #5 February 15, 2008 I just looked it up and it's a little over an hour away -- not too bad -- I'll pm you"I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loonix 0 #6 February 15, 2008 They what?? Pizza parties on a climbing gym? Upgrade each route by 1 the following day, due to greasy holds... But seriouly, pizza parties on a climbing gym?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #7 February 16, 2008 Quote I'm sure I could arrange a few reputable climbing partners whom I would deem "safe". Even though it gets panned by a few of the locals here, The Climbing Place is where I started out at locally, and it's not bad at all. They even run weekly specials and have pizza parties on fridays (or at least, they used to). Where is the second one? I'm still waiting on a reply to an email and a call from TCP I left TUESDAY Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #8 February 16, 2008 Quote Quote I'm sure I could arrange a few reputable climbing partners whom I would deem "safe". Even though it gets panned by a few of the locals here, The Climbing Place is where I started out at locally, and it's not bad at all. They even run weekly specials and have pizza parties on fridays (or at least, they used to). Where is the second one? I'm still waiting on a reply to an email and a call from TCP I left TUESDAY The second one is in Fayetteville, down Raeford Rd, behind some carpet place. As for the email, was that the one you sent with the story?Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #9 February 16, 2008 Quote As for the email, was that the one you sent with the story Huh? If you are referring to the story I emailed you NO I didn't send them that, though maybe if I had they would take me seriously? or not no name on the second climbing gym?Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #10 February 16, 2008 It's called Red Point. It's really classy, but pretty strict about passing their test. You can either take the test, fail and THEN watch the 45-min training film and retake the test, or just watch the darn film first and then take the test. The Climbing Place simply puts you through a practical demonstration and if they feel you're competent, they'll sign you off. Oh, and I plan on reading that story soon, I promise. I have actually had to WORK at my job for once. Quite a paradigm shift for me. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #11 February 16, 2008 Thanks I am just starting, so I will likely be watching the film anyways. As for the story, take your time What is this 'work' thing you speak of Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
