Lexington Climbing Gym

Post by **Saxman** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:38 pm

Art and I have been very excited by the response of the climbing community to our gym proposal. We have put a lot of time and effort into this project and have actually enjoyed much of the process. Unfortunately, there is information that was kept from us until we made our public announcement. There is another person actively planning to open a full scale gym in Lexington. They do not have a location yet, but are in the process of choosing a location and builder. Since our plans wonâ€™t have us opening a full scale gym for two years, with no guarantee of being able to beat their open date, this puts everyoneâ€™s investment at too much risk. We truly appreciate everyone who so enthusiastically offered their help and/or financial backing. We share in your disappointment in this news and look forward to the day when Lexington has a full scale gym.

Post by **Crankmas** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:55 am

That happened to me that time I wrote Stairway to Heaven

Post by **Saxman** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:00 am

Too bad. The royalties off that one song must be insane.

Post by **fatandweak** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:10 pm

Hi Saxman/Bram,

If you have any desire, I offer my services to you.

As you may or may not be aware, I've designed and built my share of walls and feel my experience in design and manufacturing of walls may be of benefit to you.

Of course if you have everything spelled out, I only wish you good luck in your endeavors.

You might find examples of my handiwork here:
http://bluegrassbouldering.wordpress.com/page/2/

Best Wishes,

Greg Rueff (in Louisville now)

Post by **Saxman** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:19 pm

A little late there Greg. Thanks anyways.

Post by **Scott P.** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:42 pm

Does anybody know what happened with this? Were the plans for the full scale gym dropped when the economy tanked?

Post by **Saxman** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:21 pm

It was never going to be a full scale gym. Plans were dropped when information was presented that a full scale gym was coming to town. That person has supposedly given up on Lexington. A new cheap bouldering only gym may be in the works. It will not be in the center of town, will not have top ropes, and probably will only have one bathroom, but it will be cheap.

Post by **Scott P.** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:36 pm

That would be cool... Thanks!

Post by **aaronkupferer** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:22 am

hey, one bathroom is an improvement from almost all home gyms in Lex!

Post by **toad857** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:30 am

gym in lexington? id be there 4 times a week or something