The framing for the walls has begun! But to get transitions like this, it takes allot of time, energy, and vision.

This process has to be precise. There is little room for error and it is dangerous work.

Some people think that the process is enough to drive someone insane. And John Stack has been called many things; "Mad Scientist" included.

But what John creates is artwork. Nothing less.

These walls are already beautiful and they are not complete.

We all stare in awe of the beauty and style. Good work John.

Last week we made substantial progress! Thanks to these two, we were able to finish the mezzanine framing.

So many people have stopped by to join the effort. It is exciting to be apart of something that is going to change the face of our climbing community.

We are all having such a great time. It is hard work, but we are having fun. Plus, we are meeting so many new faces.

John Stack has arrived to start the framing of the walls. John is the co-owner of Vertical Solutions and the master at building climbing walls. By viewing the rolled steel, you can already see the transitions.

"Chilly" is hungry for transitions!

The most tan girl in town swung by to clean holds. Katie endured the sun to scrub some of the hundreds and hundreds of holds that we have. She loved seeing the different hold designs and daydreamed about they will look in our gym.

Here she is with a couple of her favorite holds. She looks hungry for plastic. She was overheard saying, "I just want to eat this hold!"

But I was able to calm her down and remind her to share with everyone. Katie is off to California to compete in Divisionals. We wish her the best!

Here are the before and after photos of the exterior of the building. Originally the building was beige with a chocolate trim (bland). Now the building is sage with a brown/gray trim.

We spent many hours in the hot sun painting. We stretched out on ladders, scaffolding, and a scissor lift. We sprayed the walls, ceiling, shoes (and in Andy's case, his pants). Now it will be easy to see the gym while driving down Chinden Blvd. Come on down and take a look.

If you don't know already, we are located on the corner of 33rd and Chinden Blvd.