For years rumors of a climbing gym coming to Bellingham have been floating around. We have all been grateful for the YMCA and it’s really tall, really steep wall for training. However, as the staff there will tell you, they are not a climbing gym.
If one were to characterize Bellingham, climbing town would certainly be part of that characterization. That said, a climbing town averaging 36 inches of rain, and 168 rainy days per year definitely requires a gym for training. With an ear to the rumor mill the feeling for the last couple years has been almost one of desperation. The news of a new gym brought smiles to many of our faces.
Thanks Vital for a great event and welcome to Bellingham.
–Tim Page, Program Coordinator