Old School Gyms vs Mega Gyms, Which Is Better for Climbers?

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Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore:

Climbing gym culture of the 90s
Trends in corporate vs independent gyms
Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock
A case against mega gyms
A case for mega gyms
Will soft gym grades result in mass upgrading of classic outdoor climbs?
When a local gym closes... and is miraculously saved
Is pickle ball competitive with climbing?
How dirtbags can help save indie gyms

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Old Gyms vs Mega Gyms 01:37 Rock Sport Closes 03:20 Andrew First Gym Memories 06:35 Chris Early Wall Origins 11:26 DIY Gym Spirit 11:51 Rock Sport and Rock Creation 15:09 Rock Creation Business Model 20:45 How Many Gyms Exist 23:32 Gym Growth and Trends 28:29 Gyms as Outdoor Gateway 32:26 Case for Mega Gyms 36:04 Gym Community Vibes 37:24 Modern Mega Gym Magic 39:12 Corporate Future Hypothetical 40:19 Grades Versus Real Rock 42:48 Setting Ergonomics Limits 44:34 WALL-E Mega Gym Satire 46:44 Surprise Guest Joins 48:21 Saving Rock Sport 50:29 Keeping the Old Soul 56:07 Sandbagging and Grade Plans 58:15 Pickleball and Business 01:01:47 Gym Ownership Reality Check 01:07:44 Support Your Local Gyms

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