Thursday, October 28th was a spectacular night for our gym. Over a hundred of our members—many dressed in silly costumes—braved the dark to climb with headlamps. It was terrific fun to leave life’s worries at home and hang out with burglars, ninjas and yes, even Cinderella. I love our gym’s community. We are responsible climbers who are not afraid to let loose and be silly. We push each other, spot each other, and laugh together throughout.
One of my highlights, other than the Giants win, had to do with the dyno competition. A member told me of her fear of dynos. She had never attempted one and was afraid of embarrassing herself in front of her peers. An hour later, I witnessed her fly through the air and snag a hold far above her head. Her friends screamed to cheer her on and the look on her face as she touched the ground reminded me what I love most about our sport.
Thank you to all our members who attended the Halloween Member Appreciation Night. It was a night I will remember. Also, thank you to Dan, Andrew, Shannon, and Stephanie for your hard work in making the night possible.
~Marcus
City Beach Rock Club 