Anyone boulder in the area? Maybe recommend a gym close by, or looking for a partner?

i do... but Groton is not the SW part of the state. Believe it or not you are actually on a website that has tons of bouldering information on it. Try surfing the Destination area of the website. As for gyms there are several, a quick google search will get you them. Cheers!

I used to boulder in Middletown quite a bit at 7 falls. It was kind of chossy, but there were ample boulder to hike around and get those fingers fit. PLENTY to do here.

www.mountainproject.com/v/seven-falls-bouldering/106359696
archive.newenglandbouldering.com/connecticut/ct.html
www.ctclimbers.com/sites/default/files/PrintableMiniGuide.pd>>>