Old School Gyms vs Mega Gyms, Which Is Better for Climbers?
About this episode
The episode discusses the pros and cons of old school gyms versus mega gyms for climbers.
Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson(normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore: Climbing gym culture of the 90s Trends in corporate vs independent gyms Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock A case against mega gyms A case for mega gyms Will soft gym grades result in mass upgrading of classic outdoor climbs? When a local gym closes... and is miraculously saved Is pickle ball competitive with climbing? How dirtbags can help save indie gyms - And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Old Gyms vs Mega Gyms01:37 Rock Sport Closes03:20 Andrew First Gym Memories06:35 Chris Early Wall Origins11:26 DIY Gym Spirit11:51 Rock Sport and Rock Creation15:09 Rock Creation Business Model20:45 How Many Gyms Exist23:32 Gym Growth and Trends28:29 Gyms as Outdoor Gateway32:26 Case…
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Devlin
Guests: Andrew Bisharat, Chris Kalous
Topics covered
- climbing gym culture
- independent vs corporate gyms
- real rock preparation
- gym community
- climbing trends
- pickleball vs climbing
Keywords
- climbing gyms
- gym culture
- independent gyms
- mega gyms
- rock climbing
- climbing trends
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