This Wednesday, Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness, a 20,000-square-foot climbing gym at UNION Collective (1700 West 41st St.), will officially open their doors for climbers and fitness enthusiasts of every kind.
The nation’s leading indoor climbing gym operator is the first tenant to open in the new community-centered retail and business complex in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood. This is the company’s first facility focused on bouldering, and first location in Baltimore City. Hours of operation follow: Mon.- Fri.: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Earth Treks Hampden Features:
- 10,000 sq. ft. of bouldering terrain
- Climbing walls constructed by Walltopia, designed by Jason Kehl
- Dedicated yoga studio
- Full fitness area with cardio machines and weights
- Group fitness classes
- Locker rooms
- Climbing gear shop
- Ample parking and easy access from I-83
“Earth Treks has served Baltimore-area climbers since 1990 and we are thrilled to open our first bouldering gym in the city,” said Robert Cohen, Earth Treks | Planet Granite CEO. “We’re honored to be part of its vibrant community and offer something unique to the area. From novice to expert and everything in between, there’s a spot for everyone at Earth Treks.”
Boulderingis a form of rock climbing done without the use of weight-bearing equipment on large boulders instead of cliff faces. The climbs (called “problems”) require skill and technique to maneuver up and across them. Bouldering is for everyone, young and old, male and female, and can include those of all physical and mental abilities.
For the Hampden location launch, Earth Treks will extend a discount of 50 percent-off first-time climbs – plus a 20-minute guided introduction to bouldering. Guests can register online once the facility is open at www.EarthTreksClimbing.com/
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About Earth Treks
Earth Treks was established in 1990 by mountaineer Chris Warner as an international guide service and climbing school. Earth Treks’ first climbing gym opened in 1997 in Columbia, Maryland and the first Colorado location opened in 2013 in Golden. Today, Earth Treks is one of the nation's largest climbing gym operators with five full-service facilities in three states, and two additional sites in development. Located in Maryland (Columbia, Hampden, Timonium and Rockville), Virginia (Crystal City), and Colorado (Golden) Earth Treks gyms offer the best in rock climbing and fitness experiences.
About UNION Collective:
Opening Summer 2018, UNION Collective will transform 10.5 acres and 138,000 square feet of warehouse space located at 1700 W. 41st Street in Baltimore’s neighborhood of Hampden-Medfield into an interactive and collaborative assembly of several of Baltimore’s growing independent businesses. With 87,000 square feet adjacent to UNION Craft Brewing’s new headquarters, brewery and taproom, the project will be home to eight other commercial tenants. Local makers, non-profits, and other businesses will produce and sell their wares on site, share resources, collaborate, and connect with the community at large. For more information, visitwww.union-collective.com.
