Edgeworks_Climbing Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 June 8, 2004 Contact: Tod Bloxham Edgeworks Climbing, Inc. www.edgeworks-climbing.com info@edgeworks-climbing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indoor Climbing Gym to open in Tacoma, Washington Edgeworks Climbing, Inc. (Edgeworks Climbing Gym), a new company founded by Tod Bloxham, Jeff Marcus, Eric Halgren and local investors, today announced plans to open an indoor climbing gym in late summer of 2004 in Tacoma, Washington, near the Tacoma Narrows district and within close proximity of I-5, Highway 16 and the intersection of 6th Street and Pearl Street. Edgeworks Climbing Gym will be Tacoma’s first climbing gym and will serve as southern Puget Sounds’ destination for indoor climbing, youth and adult events/competitions, a unique alternative for fitness training and a community destination for group events and parties. The new 10,000 square foot location will serve climbers, active adults and youth throughout the region with facilities that will include: • 9,500 square feet of vertical climbing surface area • 2nd floor viewing area with lounge/party facilities • Conference room for group meetings, events and presentations • Fitness Studio • Pro-Shop • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms • Plenty of free parking • Easy access from Highway 16 and I-5 The highlight of Edgeworks Climbing Gym will be its climbing facilities consisting of: • 6,000 square feet of top-rope and lead climbing – including: o A 25’ tall freestanding pillar with a bouldering archway o Over 40 top-rope and lead climbing stations o 35’ lead routes • 3,500 square feet of bouldering – including: o A separate dedicated bouldering area o Two bouldering archways o “Top-out” bouldering with a walk off to the 2nd floor lounge “The Tacoma and South Sound region has been long overdue for a high quality indoor climbing gym and gathering place for the climbing community,” said founder Tod Bloxham. “We plan filling that need with an innovative and exciting indoor climbing gym for climbers of all ages and abilities to challenge and enjoy themselves. Edgeworks Climbing Gym’s walls and facilities will help introduce new climbers to the sport and to push the limits of the climbing elite.” For more information, construction news and projected opening updates look to www.edgeworks-climbing.com or contact info@edgeworks-climbing.com . 358787-2004-06-08 Edgeworks Climbing, Inc. Press Release.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Right on Tod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 so cool..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJScott Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 nice, I live a few blocks from there...w00t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Fekking sweet! Counting the days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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