A new climbing gym opened in Springfield, Missouri on April 2 by business partners Everett Pauls and wife Audrey, as well as Tony and Jamie Kalil. According to local news outlet, News Leader, the new facility fills a void left when Big Rock Climbing Gym closed more than two years ago, leaving Springfield with no full-service climbing facility. The next closest climbing gyms are in St. Louis and Kansas City.
The gym features 37-foot-high Walltopia-built climbing walls, bouldering area and dedicated kids area. All of which is within a spacious 12,675-square-foot metal building. Pauls said he has an agreement with Dynamic Earth outdoor store to sell climbing gear and equipment. Eventually, he hopes to offer guided climbing excursions to outdoor rock climbing venues in the Ozarks region.
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