Monday, July 27, 2009

GREAT NEWS!! The main wall will be finished this week!










We have all been working some long hours to get this gym complete.








Yes, even Chili.









Here we are placing the last piece of Birch. Cody and Beth had to roll out of town, so we pushed to complete the sheeting. We really do appreciate both of them and wish them great weather, and steep rock.








Pictures really do not capture the beauty and contours of these walls. To give you an idea of the size, each panel of Birch is 5 feet by 5 feet.




Tell everyone that the Valley's climbing scene is about to change. Please let us know what you think. Thanks to everyone who has come by and given their support.

Friday, July 17, 2009

This week, Beth and Cody showed up to help with the construction. Beth and Cody were married last May and are on a road trip. Here is Beth lending a hand to clean up the place. She has a great smile and terrific personality.









Cody has been a long time employee of Vertical Solutions and is a master at sheeting. He is used to the long hours and hot days. Construction of the main wall has jumped since Cody has been here!









Here is John Stack placing the first sheet of birch on the final layer. This is close to the last process for the main wall. John has really made this all come together.








The birch wood bends to fit the contours of the wall seamlessly. This is what gives the wall the smooth design.







This birch panelling was manufactured in Russia. It is a unique wood with durability and a beautiful finish.








Once the birch layer is complete, it will be coated with a texture, and gridded for tee nuts.






The main wall will be complete by the beginning of next week!

Thursday, July 9, 2009

We have been working allot recently to get the gym open. So when I got the opportunity to split town with a couple of friends for the forth of July, I took it.






It was a great time to spend with friends, but secretly, my wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary.







Climbing has given me so many great memories and introduced me to so many great people.








While we were pulling down, I realized how much time and effort goes into training so that we could have experiences like this.










This is one of the reasons why we are bringing the Front Climbing Club to Boise. So that we can have a place to train and meet new friends.










To a great training facility we must be able to offer transitions for every type of climbing ability.







The project is almost complete. The gym will be open soon. Tell all of your friends that the Boise scene is about to change. Be apart of the change and join the Founding Members if you have not already. Time is running out to join so get those papers signed.




Thanks to everyone who has come down to support the effort!