Phone & Internet Outages, But We’re Open!

Due to the storm we are experiencing phone and internet outages. The gym is 100% up and running, but we apologize for any delays in phone or internet service. If you are trying to reach us, please be patient and we’ll get back to you ASAP!

Open! We reopened at 6 pm saturday.

Come on in and get out of the house for a few hours tonight.

Feb 8 & 9 Snowstorm- Closed for now

We are closed today (Friday 2/8/13) We will aim to reopen at noon on Saturday- but it depends on how the storm shapes up. Check back here or on Facebook for updates. We will post our reopening plan as soon as we have a firm time for Saturday.

Go Vertical This February Vacation!

Want to get your kids out of the house and active this February vacation? We have the perfect solution for bored and rowdy kids. From Monday, February 18, 2013 to Friday, February 22, 2013, we are offering two extra Kid’s Climb classes from 10:30AM-12:30PM and 1:00PM-3:00PM (in addition to the regularly scheduled 3:30PM-5:30PM Kid’s Climb). There is no better activity than one that is great exercise, wears them out, boosts their confidence and is a ton of fun!

Climbing helps kids to develop muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and focus. It also teaches them teamwork, responsibility and trust through belaying, as well as self-confidence and motivation. When children are climbing it is just them and the wall, and they will develop valuable life skills and learn to overcome fear and stress. Experienced Rock Gym Instructors are available to belay your child and encourage them to challenge themselves in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Don’t let your kids waste their vacation away! With low rates of $25 per session (each session is 2 hours), this is the perfect activity to get your child off the couch while not putting a dent in your wallet. Call (781) 935-7325 to sign-up in advance to reserve a spot today!

COST: Kids Climb Classes are $25 per child/ per session.

RSVP: Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Please call the Boston Rock Gym directly at (781) 935-7325 to sign up.

Secure Their Love: Valentine’s Day Couples Climbs

Flowers are temporary and chocolate isn’t in your New Year’s diet, but a toned body and emotional intimacy are promising. This Valentine’s Day we are offering two-for-one couple’s climbs and day passes to bring some adventure and excitement into your love life.

On Thursday, February 14th, 2013, improve your body and your relationship when you purchase two Boston Rock Gym day passes for the price of one. This combination of emotional and physical exercise guarantees a deeper connection between partners both inside and outside of the gym.

But why limit Valentine’s Day to one day? On Saturday, February 16th, 2013 and Sunday, February 17th, 2013, we will be extending our Valentine’s Day special by offering a two-for-one Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing special for new climbers. Introduction classes include three hours of instruction and climbing, equipment rental, a day pass for the day of the class and a two-week gym membership to practice your new skills. Whether couples choose to climb the wall side-by-side or one after the other, a feeling of closeness between partners will be shared. Preregistration is required by calling (781) 935-7325.

Give your loved one a romantic rush this year at the Boston Rock Gym. For more information, please visit http://www.bostonrockgym.com.

WHERE: Boston Rock Gym, 78G Olympia Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801

WHEN: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 from 12:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday, February 16th, 2013, Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing held from 10:00AM-1:00PM and 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sunday, February 17th, 2013, Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing held from 10:00AM-1:00PM

COST: Two-for-one day passes: $16 per couple
Two-for-one introduction classes: $58 per couple

RSVP: Preregistration is necessary for introduction classes. Please call the Boston Rock Gym directly at (781) 935-7325 to sign up.

Route Setter Profile: Donny Martin

Donny Martin, General Manager and Route Setter

Donny joined the Boston Rock Gym six years ago as the Route Setter and has since added General Manager to his title.

His first climbing adventure was at 18 years old when his Ipswich High School gym teacher led an excursion to Gloucester’s “Red Rocks” in Mount Ann Park. However, Donny wasn’t able to continue getting to know the ropes until 10 years ago, since he joined the military straight out of high school. He returned to climbing when a friend suggested he join an excursion. Drawn in by the community, “a really cool group of people,” Donny hasn’t looked back. Holding a few odd jobs while he gained his footing in the industry and started developing an understanding of the sport, Donny “got to learn from some of the better guys in the game” at BRG.

Donny explains how he developed his skills and understanding as a route setter:

“BRG has a lot of history, and some greats like Tim Kemple and Joey Kinder came through this gym. Al Puerto was the driving force in how I set and how I learned what rock climbing was all about. He had a great sense of what a gym needs to offer for a clientele. He taught me what I needed to know and also let me have my own creative freedom. Then Max Zolotukhin, [a former head route setter for BRG,] brought it to a different level. I could see what 5.14 movements and bodywork looked like, and I learned the fine tuning and intricate details of setting from Max.”

Route setting is learned in stages, and at first Donny’s routes were basic and he found it hard to take any criticism. But he explains, “once you learn about flow and techniques, they become original and allow a lot of change all the time. You can’t change the walls in the gym, you can only change what’s on them.” It is the changing routes that allow a person to continue to challenge themselves in this single person sport, and Donny enjoys getting to teach people and challenge more experienced climbers with his routes. He loves route setting for its creative possibilities and describes it as a creative outlet that “lets you get your hands on something and then other people get to play around on it [your route].”

Donny’s most memorable climb is standard route Legolas in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. His first outdoor big wall climb, he did it once and that was enough!

He lives in his hometown of Ipswich, and when not at BRG he spends his time with his girlfriend and dog.  His enjoys fishing as a hobby, and his favorite local eat is sushi from Oye’s Restaurant & Bar.

Extra Kids Climb Classes on Jan. 21st

On Monday, January 21^st, get your kids off the couch and out of the house by bringing them to the Boston Rock Gym! In honor of the day off from school, we’ll be opening early at 10AM, and we’ve added two extra Kids Climb Classes  from 10:30AM-12:30PM, 1PM-3PM and 3:30PM-5:30PM. Introduce a unique and challenging sport that will keep your child moving and having fun.

Climbing helps kids to develop muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and focus. It also teaches teamwork, responsibility and trust through belaying, as well as self-confidence and motivation. When children are climbing it is just them and the wall, and they will develop valuable life skills and learn to overcome fear and stress. Experienced Rock Gym Instructors are always available to belay and encourage children to challenge themselves in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling (781) 935-7325.

WHERE:  Boston Rock Gym, 78G Olympia Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801

 COST:     Kids Climb Classes are $25 per child/ per session.

RSVP:      Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.Please call the Boston Rock Gym directly at (781) 935-7325 to sign up.

Social Outcast Installment 4 on 1/27: Ice Climbing

On Sunday, January 27^th, 2013 we will be hosting the 4^th installment of the Boston Rock Gym Social Outcast Club—a new way for climbers to learn, socialize and share experiences about what we all love in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. During the gathering, several climbers will be covering a range of ice-climbing themed topics.

TOPICS: 

Climbing & Traveling in Antarctica and Patagonia with BRG local Jeff Previte;
Super classic ice climb “Dracula” with BRG owner Chris O’Connell;
How to stay warm while ice climbing by Ilya Tatar.

As always, this event is free for members, but all are welcome! Please bring your favorite food and beverages to the potluck table. We hope that you join us as we continue this meeting in a familiar environment with new friends and faces.

Please email us, or let us know if you want to share your experiences and show your videos at one of the upcoming meetings.

WHERE: The Boston Rock Gym, 78G Olympia Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801

WHEN: Sunday, January 27th, 2013 from 8:00PM

COST: FREE for BRG Members. $16 Day Pass for Non-Members

WHAT TO BRING: Your favorite food and drinks for potluck table—and a smile of course…

New Year Specials!

Need a new workout routine to shed those holiday pounds or just want to try something different in the New Year that won’t break the bank? Rock climbing is a full body workout that will test your strength and endurance, and challenge your mental capabilities, bringing you to thrilling new heights. To get you off the ground, we are offering a fully-loaded New Year membership special that will jump-start the new, and let’s be honest, better you.

New to climbing? All new members will be waived the $55 initiation fee with purchase of an annual membership. Whether new or old, all members that purchase an annual membership will receive a free NU school technique class, a $50 value, to sharpen their climbing skills. In these intimate, two and a half hour classes, students will learn technique tips such as how to rely on skill rather than strength, which will allow them to reach new heights in their climbing experience.

That’s not all, receive an entire additional month of climbing free with the purchase of an annual pre-paid membership, a $50 value. Act fast because this package is only offered during January 2013. Please call the Boston Rock Gym directly at (781) 935-7325 to purchase.

 

Holiday Help

 While “Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again,” we’re looking forward to anything but! This holiday break, from Monday, December 24^th, 2012 to Tuesday, January 1^st, 2013, we’re offering additional Kid’s Climb classes from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (in addition to the regularly scheduled 3:30PM to 5:30PM Kid’s Climb), giving children a fun physical activity and caregivers a much needed mental break!

Climbing helps kids to develop muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and focus. It also teaches teamwork, responsibility and trust through belaying, as well as self-confidence and motivation. When children are climbing it is just them and the wall, and they will develop valuable life skills and learn to overcome fear and stress. Our experienced instructors are always available to belay and encourage children to challenge themselves in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling (781) 935-7325.

WHEN: December 26^th, 2012 through January 1^st, 2013.

Monday, December 24th:1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30PM

Wednesday, December 26th: 1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30pm

Thursday, December 27th: 1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30pm

Friday, December 28th: 1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30pm

Saturday, December 29th:10:30PM-12:30PM

Sunday, December 29th:10:30PM-12:30PM

Monday, December 31st:1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30PM

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013:1PM-3PM & 3:30PM-5:30PM