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Minnesota Cimbing Co-op is now open!!

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David P. Pierce · · Minneapolis, MN · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 5

There is a new bouldering gym in the Twin Cities located in NE Minneapolis. The Minnesota Climbing Cooperative is open for business in the historic Thorpe Building at 18th and Central Ave. Stop by any night this week from 5:00-10:00 for open climbing and to check us out. A daily pass is $10 and monthly, quarterly, and yearly passes with 24/7 access are also available. Check the website for pictures and more information. You can also post questions here and I will do my best to answer them.

blog.mnclimbingcoop.com/

MINNESOTA CLIMBING COOPERATIVE
1620 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 178
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

Matthew Carlson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 0

Hey I checked the website and it looks like there is a lot of cool blank walls but no holds on them. Are there routes set now or do we have to set our own before we climb?

David P. Pierce · · Minneapolis, MN · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 5

There are a lot of problems set but I didn't have any pictures of the wall in action on my camera. We were all too busy setting and cleaning this weekend to snap shots! There are problems ranging from V0-V12 right now with the majority in the V4-V5 range and more are being set every day. You will find plenty for whatever level you climb.

I will get some pics up in this thread tonight or tomorrow night.

Jonathan Marek · · Spearfish, SD · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 2,497

AWESOME! I wish so much that I still lived in the Cities and could be a Co-Op member. Next time I come to town I am gonna have to come see this. Nice Work!

randy baum · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 2,221

believe the hype. just finished my first session at the co-op. hands down the best indoor climbing experience in the midwest!!!!

Jeff Kolehmainen · · Eagan, MN · Joined May 2006 · Points: 365
Jeff Kolehmainen · · Eagan, MN · Joined May 2006 · Points: 365
Andy Librande · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2005 · Points: 1,880

How are the walls finished as they look really nice?

Also looks like you guys need some volumes to help fill in all of those walls!

Awesome looking gym, seems like a lot of these type of co-ops or small climbing/bouldering gyms are popping-up all over the place.

kovacs69 · · Dallas, TX · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 1,025

You definitely need some volumes. They have these at my local gym.

motivationvolumes.com/index…

They are great volumes.

JB

randy baum · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 2,221

they already have a few volumes. they plan on making their own. i'm sure some will be donated, too. doubt folks will donate momentum volumes; being in the twin cities, most folks buy nicros.

also, i'm no nicros fan, but the new nicros volumes aren't half bad. their best aspect is their low, low weight -- much lower than momentum. here are some of the new ones:

nicros.com/products.cfm?Cat…

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Tradiban · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2004 · Points: 11,610

RAD!

Jason Pohl · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 0

would love to come try the place out. do i have to pay the $20 fee plus a daily fee? how does it work? me and a buddy are very interested! and if you become a member can you climb anytime day or night?

Jonathan Williams · · Minneapolis · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 510
randy baum wrote:they already have a few volumes. they plan on making their own. i'm sure some will be donated, too. doubt folks will donate momentum volumes; being in the twin cities, most folks buy nicros. also, i'm no nicros fan, but the new nicros volumes aren't half bad. their best aspect is their low, low weight -- much lower than momentum.
gotta say tho, that the momentum ones don't flex; they're bomber. the nicros hold can flex significantly on any kind of overhanging terrain, which I never liked. that said, though, a well constructed homemade volume can work wonders.

it's too bad nicros dominates the VE gym. there are so many other companies that make phenomenal/more intricate/better shapes, IMO. oh well.
David P. Pierce · · Minneapolis, MN · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 5

Jason, during Open Hours you can climb for only $10, no membership required. The $20 lifetime membership means you don't have to fill out the waiver form every time you visit, plus you can purchase an access pass to climb 24/7. Access passes are available in monthly, quarterly, six-month, and annual increments. You can purchase a membership and access pass on our website with a Paypal account or in person during Open Hours. The Co-op will have open hours 5-10pm M-W this week and most likely some additional days as well. Check our website for upcoming hours and events. You can also PM me and I can sponsor you as a guest for a Friday night if the regular open hours don't work for you.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Midwest
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