I hate my gym!

J Sundstrom wrote:I take it you drink Heineken?

Alicia Sokolowski wrote: Zywiec is my guess. Who is closer?

Marek Sapkovski wrote: Kronenbourg would be the nation-based guess. Parents and friends call me Marek, but my legal first name is Jean-Marc.

The only time I ever visited CP was in '96. Something like $25 or $27 for a day pass even back then. I am wondering if the big roofy cave/wall is still the same. Vadim was training on it when we were there. Routes were forgettable but not the indoor beach volleyball courts! Are they still there?
Boston, a city much smaller than NYC, now has several good gyms.

you are complaining a lot, as opposed to asking for tips.

the other way is better.

if you want more sustained routes in the 12 range go discover lost city.

Optimistic wrote: John, what's that route in your profile pic? Looks cool! [Edit: I'll try to get on it if Marek won't... :)]

Marek Sapkovski wrote: Take any 5.12 and most of them will be scary (PG or beyond). The only 5.12s that the Williams guide lists as G are Scary Area, Kansas City and Happiness is a 110o Wall

We all do, get over it and be happy you have one.

Could be worse.

You could love your gym and never leave, making you a douche.

I used to get aggravated by the typical gym bullshit but lately I've been striving to reach a zen-like state of acceptance. Get in there, do your workout, get out. Ignore the distractions.

It's a bummer that The Cliffs LIC isn't open. I was pretty psyched to have a proper lead wall to train on this winter (at a reasonably priced gym).

I live about 4 blocks from brooklyn boulders, so I go there. It's alright. It's got some good points, some bad points. It's good enough to get some quality training done.