Dave_Schuldt Posted September 21, 2003 Posted September 21, 2003 Looking for pictures taken during construction and of the finished product. I would like some pics to help people see what an outdoor climbing wall could look like. Also would like pics of other outdoor climbing structures. The city is provding space under I5 in the new park to be built there in the Eastake area. They are not providing any $$$ for this so we are looking for help with design and $$$. If anyone out there was involved in the building or knows who was please PM me. I would like to talk to them. Quote
fleblebleb Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 SOMEBODY HELP DAVE OUT ALRIGHT?! Mister E, perhaps? Quote
Kiwi Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 I didn't realise it was open. I'll make sure to take pics tonight. (Get belay checked)  Construcion pics  And WTF?! It isn't free! $3 daily pass and $5 belay check?! Quote
specialed Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Kiwi said: I didn't realise it was open. I'll make sure to take pics tonight. (Get belay checked)  Construcion pics  And WTF?! It isn't free! $3 daily pass and $5 belay check?!  Are those prices for UWers of for the general public. 'Cause that's way cheaper than venereal world and probably lots of hotty co-eds running around too. Quote
Attitude Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 The UW Rock was built in the '70's and there is no charge to use it. Quote
Kiwi Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Oh wait, you meant the outdoor UW Rock? I should read the entire post next time... Quote
catbirdseat Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Be sure to give them the plans to Marymoor with the instructions in bold, "DO NOT DO IT THIS WAY". Quote
Peter_Puget Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Now that the IMA indoor structure is available.....and there are always complaints about the lack of parking....anyone else come to the conclusion that someone will propose the demolition of the UW Rock? Quote
Dave_Schuldt Posted September 22, 2003 Author Posted September 22, 2003 Peter_Puget said: Now that the IMA indoor structure is available.....and there are always complaints about the lack of parking....anyone else come to the conclusion that someone will propose the demolition of the UW Rock? Â FUCK NO!!!! THE OUTDOOR ROCK IS FREE AND IS GREAT FOR LAPS. AS FOR PARKING JUST RIDE YOUR BIKE. Is the new indoor one open to the public? Quote
Peter_Puget Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 I meant parking for the stadium and UW Medical Center not fo rthe rock. Quote
E-rock Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 I think Dave's beta would work for that too, since they're right next to each other. Quote
Kiwi Posted September 22, 2003 Posted September 22, 2003 specialed said: I meant the IMA gym brutha IMA not opened to general public. At least not that I know of. You can come as a guest (accompanied by an eligible person). Quote
fleblebleb Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 It's illegal for the UW to compete with businesses like SG and VW. It figures, right - UW IMA goes and builds the nicest indoor gym in town using your taxes, then knocks the other climbing gyms out of business... Â The argument that the UW rock is free and great for everybody actually argues for its demolition, from the UW standpoint, I think. Ever seen those little signs that say this facility is for students, faculty and staff only? But, demolishing it would make space for about 10-20 cars. It's not going to happen. If the idea ever comes up for real then everybody has to go builder like crazy on campus - that's why the UW rock was originally created, to get rid of the builderers. Quote
JayB Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 Dave_Schuldt said: Looking for pictures taken during construction and of the finished product. I would like some pics to help people see what an outdoor climbing wall could look like. Also would like pics of other outdoor climbing structures. The city is provding space under I5 in the new park to be built there in the Eastake area. They are not providing any $$$ for this so we are looking for help with design and $$$. If anyone out there was involved in the building or knows who was please PM me. I would like to talk to them. Â I have Wolfe & Hopkins's book, which names the architect for the UW and includes some details about the construction. Â I'll post the architect's name when I get a chance. As for the construction, I believe that they essentially made large, sand-bottomed moulds on the ground, placed rocks in the sand, poured in the concrete, placed more rocks on the other side, then waited for the slabs to cure and tilted them into place on the site. Quote
scoe Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 "It's illegal for the UW to compete with businesses like SG and VW. It figures, right - UW IMA goes and builds the nicest indoor gym in town using your taxes, then knocks the other climbing gyms out of business..."   How were these projects funded? From student fees. In May of 1998 the Services and Activities (S&A) Fee Committee approved a $35 per student per quarter fee to fund improvements to Recreational Sports Programs facilities. The projects include expansion of the IMA, construction of a synthetic turf, night-lighted, multi-activity sports field, and renovation of the Golf Driving Range. Collection of the fee will not begin until Winter Quarter 2003.  quote from http://depts.washington.edu/ima/IMA.remodel.html  Quote
Kiwi Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 fleblebleb said: It's illegal for the UW to compete with businesses like SG and VW. It figures, right - UW IMA goes and builds the nicest indoor gym in town using your taxes, then knocks the other climbing gyms out of business... I guess UW competes with Bally's and 24 Fitness too, huh? Quote
cman Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 before you all call UW's new place the best gym around you may want to take a look. I was in there last week, while the walls are the best I have seen the place is really small. The whole place is smaller than VWs small TR room. Â if you think the other gyms get packed just you wait. Quote
rrrrr Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 I designed and built the picnic shelter at smith rocks and have helped build all four of the vertical world gyms(existing and old). I am also a liccensed architect. I might be willing to donate some of my time to design this. Let me know how things are progressing. Quote
Alpine_Tom Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 Kiwi said: fleblebleb said: It's illegal for the UW to compete with businesses like SG and VW. It figures, right - UW IMA goes and builds the nicest indoor gym in town using your taxes, then knocks the other climbing gyms out of business... I guess UW competes with Bally's and 24 Fitness too, huh? Not to mention the Husky sports teams competing with the local pro teams, UW drama productions competing with the Rep, ACT, and so on. It's a scandal -- someone PM Newstips! Quote
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