Rock Quest Review
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:41 pm
Last weekend I visited the Rock Quest climbing gym in Cinncinnati for the first time. I just wanted to comment to say how impressed I was with the facility, the staff, and the route setters.
The features were fantastic and the texture of the wall was awesome too. The routes were fun, well-marked, and accurate. I didn't even encounter any spinning holds. Most of all I was happy to find routes of all abilities that flowed well and were enjoyable. It was definitely one of the finest gyms I have ever visited. Some of the holds were a little bit greasy (but that's my only criticism). I don't know who sets the routes there, but they do a damn fine job.
The features were fantastic and the texture of the wall was awesome too. The routes were fun, well-marked, and accurate. I didn't even encounter any spinning holds. Most of all I was happy to find routes of all abilities that flowed well and were enjoyable. It was definitely one of the finest gyms I have ever visited. Some of the holds were a little bit greasy (but that's my only criticism). I don't know who sets the routes there, but they do a damn fine job.
Tony Frey is the head routesetter there, and he does a fabulous job. Did you get on stuff on the lead wall/roof? That area is awesome for endurance. Sweet gym for sure.
Plastic is the place to torture yourself and get strong. And have a killer fun time as well. I miss the LR and CT sessions of the past, esp. on crappy weather days. But, there is hope in Lexington for me now.