12/20/08 - January winter outdoor courses are up!

As always, the Boston Rock Gym is providing an array of exciting outdoor courses this month. Let us show you all New England has to offer in the colder months in the following programs:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th: INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING Boston Rock Gym's intro to ice climbing class is a full day of professionally instructed and guided ice climbing. Learn everything you need to know to get yourself started in the world of climbing ice! Helmets, crampons, and gear provided. You will need to rent ice boots (available at REI). Taught by AMGA Certified Rock Guide Joe Lentini. COST: $90 for BRG members, $110 for non-members.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11th: STEEP ICE CLINIC Once you have the ice bug and you've tried something steep you know your forearms need some help. Just like rock climbing it's about technique, not just strength. Learn how to flow up the ice from professionals will accelerate your learning curve. Join the BRG for our one-day Steep Ice Clinic at The Flume. Taught by AMGA Certified Rock Guide Joe Lentini COST: $90 for BRG members, $110 for non-members.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th: WINTER HIKE OF LAFAYETTE For many, winter is the most beautiful time in the mountains. Fewer people, and no bugs! Boston Rock Gym's winter hike of Lafayette is the best way to get out and experience the mountains. If the conditions are right, we might even cross the ridge and descend Mt. Lincoln (elev. 5,089). COST: $150 for BRG members, $175 for non-members.

SATURDAY JANUARY 17th: BOSTON ROCK GYM'S BASICS SELF-RESCUE COURSE (indoors @ BRG) Learn the basics of belay escape and self-rescue. Important skills on how to escape a belay, rappell, and others will be covered. Necessary technical skills for furthering your outdoor experience and safety level! All taught by AMGA certified rock guide Joe Lentini. COST: $30 for BRG members, $40 for non-members.

12/1/08 - HEART OF STEEL BOULDERING COMP INFORMATION!!!!

The Boston Rock Gym is pleased to announce more exciting info about our HUGE bouldering comp in January. THE HEART OF STEEL competition. Featuring DJ's, free yoga, food by Flatbread, prizes, giveaways, free shirts, over $2000 cash purse, raffles, and more fun than you can comprehend!!!

PRICE AND TIME: $42 pre-registration/$47 day-of-event. $2 of every registration goes straight to Western Mass Climber's Coalition! Registration begins at 9am, Climbing at 10am.

Check out our title sponsor LIFE UNDER SUN, the newest social networking site for outdoor enthusiasts! LIFE UNDER SUN: see it. live it. share it.

10/29/08 - PHOTOS of our recent ABS comp. posted!

Our good friends at ASA photographic were on hand at our comp on Oct. 11th to take some sweet pictures. Check them out! ASA PHOTO ABS 10/11 PICS

10/25/08 - ***THIS SATURDAY*** Want to learn how to climb on REAL ROCK?

A full day introduction to rock climbing. If you have never climbed or if you have indoor experience only, learn what it takes to get up big rock. ALL DONE ON THE CLIFF! All the basic skills are covered, from knots, to gear, to climbing technique, to rappelling. Learning while you climb.

Saturday, November 1st

LOCATION: Pawtuckaway State Park, NH

COST: Members=$90, Non-members=$110. PLEASE CALL THE GYM OR STOP BY TO SIGN UP!

10/25/08 - BRG announces the HEART OF STEEL bouldering comp.

JANUARY 24th, 2009: The Boston Rock Gym's HEART OF STEEL bouldering competition. The raddest comp in New England is unveiled. With live DJ's, free yoga by LULU LEMON, free food for competitors from FLATBREADS, finals round for Open division, over $1,000 in cash prizes, plus tons of giveaways, gear, and more surprises to come!

10/18/08 - OCTOBER 25th&26th Multi-pitch climbing skills weekend!

Our two day multi-pitch climbing course is an excellent way to experience the Big Walls.

DAY ONE:

Intro to Multi Pitch:

So you have experience, you have climbed indoors or have had a basic lesson outdoors and you want to get better, you want to go bigger. You are ready for multi pitch. Nine hundred feet of climbing is about the height of the Hancock Tower in Boston. Does that sound like fun? Anchor placement, protection placement, protection removal, rope management transitions, all are different when your feet are not on the ground. We cover it and help you get comfortable. You need to know how to belay, how to tie in, be fit and want an adventure.

DAY TWO:

Basic Self-rescue

This course is designed for those who have taken our INTRO TO MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING course, or others with equal experience. This course will help you solidify your knowledge on anchors and gear placement. Learn the basics of belay escape and self-rescue. Important skills on how to escape a belay, rappell, and others will be covered. We will review your skills teach you new ones.

You will need clothing for the weather, a daypack with food and water for the day and a pair of sturdy sneakers to walk in to the climb with (then they go in your pack and will be with you while you climb). We can supply all the technical gear, but if you have your own shoes, harnesses, helmet and or belay device bring it along.

We are offering this on October 25th & 26th. You can do both days or just one, your choice. We can take a maximum of nine participants with a maximum of three participants to one guide. And bring along something to swim in, we usually jump in the Saco River after our climb.

Taught by Joe Lentini-Boston Rock Gym's Head Outdoor Guide.

COST: Members= $135. Non-members=$160 for ONE day, or $250/$300 for both days.

CANCELATION POLICY: Minimum of 7 days notice to re-schedule or cancel. No refunds will be issued inside of 7 days prior to the course. In the event of inclimate weather, BRG or the guide may cancel or re-schedule and refunds may be issued.

Maximum of 9 students, Minimum of 2 required for the course to run.

10/18/08 - BRG Launches it's new teambuilding program: TEAM SUMMIT

The Boston Rock Gym is pleased to introduce TEAM SUMMIT, an innovative team building program that incorporates rock climbing and other challenging exercises to empower staff, enhance team dynamics, and improve productivity. Appropriate for participants of every fitness level, TEAM SUMMIT is a facilitated 4-hour session that focuses on the obstacles that teams face each and every day. Every part of a TEAM SUMMIT session is solution-oriented to ensure teams take away Summit Solutions -- tangible, specific, and attainable goals that the team sets for returning to the office.

Prior to each TEAM SUMMIT session, trained facilitators conduct an in-depth interview with the team leader to assess needs, goals, and obstacles within the organization. Facilitators also conduct a confidential survey of the entire team to determine baseline dynamics. Using this information, a custom syllabus is created exclusively for each TEAM SUMMIT session.

“It has been a month now since our experience, and I can profess to the value of the TEAM SUMMIT program. Since returning to the office, I have seen improvement in teamwork and communication amongst the entire staff,” said Brent Christensen, President & CEO, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, and a recent TEAM SUMMIT participant.

09/25/08 - Tuesday's - Women climb for $1.00!!

09/10/08 - Thursday's - Student Night! 2 for 1 day passes with valid student IDs