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more than I would have asked for. I’ve gone to Eureka for beers before, and have even had a cocktail or two there. The options are endless, and everything I’ve tried there is great, but 10:40 a.m. is a little too early to start hitting the bottle, in my opinion. I decided to go with something alcohol-free. I ended up ordering the “signature”

IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM lavender lemonade, which I highly recommend for those who love strong botanical liquors like gin. Instead of serving up an overwhelming, syrupy drink like I had feared, Eureka delivers a slightly bitter drink. It resembles a good cocktail, visually and taste-wise. After the kitchen opened, I had my lunch order taken by Yessenia, who was also extremely gracious about me being

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| opened. It was a diicult choice to make. The 4 deviled eggs on their appetizer menu are one of the best bar snacks I’ve ever had — creamy, mustardy and topped with smoky pancetta. I’ve eaten them many times, and I don’t think I could possibly get tired of them, but I wanted to try something new. It was a hard choice between the up, not to mention the array of mixed dip. It’s juicy on its own, but the salty, salads and the tacos. Each dish is ﬁlled drinks on the menu. Unfortunately, rain flavorful jus served on the side is still a with bold complementary flavors, and started pouring down. Drivers in Irvine fantastic addition. they all sounded interesting. Ultimately, aren’t always the most attentive, and By default, the French dip comes with I decided to go for California’s greatest there always seem to be more crashes fries, which I tried and can also vouch food tradition and get the blackened when it’s raining. for. They’re crispy, salty and nicely sea- ﬁsh tacos. I ended up skipping my Eureka revisit soned. There’s nothing gimmicky about They were wonderful, with spicy that night, but I did go back the next them, they’re just good.

charred whitefish smothered in a zingy morning with a group for their famous Overall, I’d have to recommend Eure- mango slaw and served on corn tortillas. brunch. Our waitress suggested we try ka to anyone who finds themselves near A DEGREE Despite the smattering of diced mango, the cold brew coee they had on hand, the UCI campus, especially if they’re the tacos are well-balanced and not and I’m glad we did. The coee was a fan of interesting beers. The back of A CLASSROOM overly sweet. They aren’t painfully spicy, made by ThunderKing Brewing Co. and the restaurant features a long row of MORE but they do have a pleasant kick. came in a slick black-and-gold labeled taps — the longest I’ve ever seen — and a A STUDENT The tacos come with a side of tortilla brown bottle, like a fancy craft beer. It floor-to-ceiling blackboard with more THAN chips and salsa. The salsa container didn’t just resemble one visually — the beers listed on it than I can count. A LOCATION is much smaller than I had hoped, but smooth taste indicated that the same It’s a great rest stop to enjoy a creamy EUREKA! IS PURE GOLD I ate every last drop. It’s a pretty mild amount of care as a small-batch IPA is ale or a bright, bitter IPA — just make fire-roasted sauce, dark-colored with put into ThunderKing’s coee. sure you wait until they’ve opened to bits of char and tomatillo throughout. I I ordered the chilaquiles with a fried grab yourself a seat. I’d recommend HETHER TS BEER AENDER EONADE OR DEED could probably have eaten three con- egg over-hard, which was fine. I wasn’t them for any day when you feel like EGGS TS HARD TO GO RONG AT THE RNE EATERY tainers of it. a huge fan of the sauce-to-dish ratio, by being cozy, especially if you’re feeling After I finished munching on my which I mean that the bottom half of snackish. Like I said earlier, it’s not my chips and went back to working on the dish becomes a sauce-and-tortilla first time around the block, and it’s al- BY: BRET AANAUGH my laptop, Yessenia came by to see if I slurry pretty quickly. Regardless, I got ways nice to pair an alcoholic beverage needed anything else, then let me know pretty full o the top half — the portion with their appetizers. I love gin, but I’m The Chicago School of Professional Psychology PHOTOS: BY BRET AANAUGH that she wasn’t going to rush me, which sizes are great here. I wouldn’t order it not much of a liquor fan besides that; I appreciated. I ended up paying and again, but it was still a good breakfast. however, the word on the street is that at Irvine in University Plaza, 4199 Campus Dr., Suite 400 walked into Eureka! recently and I got up to use the bathroom, and a opens for the day, he let me know that I scramming to get to an interview I had The main highlight of the breakfast their selection of small-batch whiskeys sat down with my bag, pulling out man sitting at a nearby table let me was welcome to stay and that he could for another article, but I liked that I had menu seems to be the cheap mimosas is also worth checking out. I my laptop to draft up some articles know that, in fact, the restaurant wasn’t take my drink order, which I of course the option to stay if I chose to. and bellinis, but their French dip sand- Whatever you choose to order, it’s BE MORE THAN for work. I began writing, and after a open yet. Oops. My bad. Even though very much appreciated. Even though I was considering going back to Eu- wich is also a winner. The meat quality going to turn out fine. The service is while, I began wondering why no one I had very rudely, albeit accidentally, it was 100 percent my mistake, they reka for drinks later. Seriously, their beer is noticeably high, which is a welcome fantastic, friendly and quick, and almost at thechicagoschool.edu had taken my order yet. showed up 20 minutes before Eureka did me a favor and let me stay, which is selection alone is too tempting to pass change from your typical diner-style everything on their menu is pure gold. 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The meat quality quality meat The winner. a also is wich and bellinis, but their French dip sand- dip French their but bellinis, and menu seems to be the cheap mimosas mimosas cheap the be to seems menu again, but it was still a good breakfast. good a still was it but again, sizes are great here. I wouldn’t order it it order wouldn’t I here. great are sizes pretty full o the top half — the portion portion the — half top the o full pretty slurry pretty quickly. Regardless, I got got I Regardless, quickly. pretty slurry the dish becomes a sauce-and-tortilla sauce-and-tortilla a becomes dish the which I mean that the bottom half of half bottom the that mean I which a huge fan of the sauce-to-dish ratio, by by ratio, sauce-to-dish the of fan huge a egg over-hard, which was fine. I wasn’t wasn’t I fine. was which over-hard, egg put into ThunderKing’s coee. 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| provided with more than traditional, ineective messages. 8 Less “don’t do this” and more “by working together you can accom- plish anything,” Team Kids helps local youth to see adults in their schools and communities as sup- portive role models. validated to Team Kids leaders. Keiko joined our Team Kids sta O.C. Fire Authority captain (ret.) build trusting after graduating from college and taught the very and Founding Team Kids Board relationships Team Kids program that inspired her as a young stu- President Steve McHale states that between youth dent. After attending graduate school Keiko decided working with Team Kids “is the best and law en- she truly wanted to make a dierence in the lives of part of my career. If I do nothing else, forcement.” children with special needs. Today Keiko is working here on out, I’m OK with that. This is Children for Special Olympics and continues to inspire and the best.” aren’t the only ones beneﬁting from the program. empower thousands of deserving children. The “The feedback we receive from partners is always “The feedback we receive from parents is gratitude mission of Team Kids is to help children identify issues extremely positive as it unites the community to that our program is delivered in school, during the they are truly passionate about, then providing the invest in kids,” agrees Hudash. day, so parents don’t have to add another activity to experiences for them to create a life of purpose.” The success of Team Kids has enabled it to further their busy schedule,” shares Hudash. Keiko did just that. its reach, providing support for children across the How does Team Kids impact the local commu- With such great beneﬁt to our youth and local nation and reairming the positive impact role mod- nities in which it serves? By focusing their lessons community, what can Irvine do to help Team Kids? els can have on today’s children. around mutual respect and prevention. “The greatest way to support our innovative mis- Team Kids’ founder is proud of how far they’ve “The Team Kids Challenge Program empowers sion is through making a tax-deductible donation,” come, sharing: “As a result of our recent Team Kids students as advocates to address critical community supports Hudash. research publication in the American Psychological issues, while also mobilizing public safety mentors “At Team Kids we don’t believe that leadership Association Journal of Psychology, Public Policy and into school campuses to invest in our youngest lead- should come with a price tag. For this reason, we do Law, there is a growing national interest in how to ers,” furthers Hudash. not charge schools or students to participate in the align community partners to support youth. After our “Team Kids’ programs provide our young people Team Kids Challenge. To honor the philanthropic successful replication of the Team Kids Challenge with opportunities to learn about community, lead- spirit of children, we also donate 100 percent of youth alongside the New York Department of Education, ership, teamwork, compassion and making healthy led proceeds to charities that they vote on them- NYPD and FDNY, it is clear that this community col- choices. This is prevention, as kids who feel connect- selves.” laboration and investment in youth can be replicated to their community and are involved in positive Since it began in 2001, more than 100,000 stu- ed in any city.” social action are less likely to engage in destructive dents have completed the Team Kids Challenge. The “Our flagship Team Kids Challenge Program behavior. Team Kids’ programs build self-respect — program has been replicated in cities nationally, in- provides opportunities for multiple agencies to col- and respect for others in need.” cluding Arlington, Virginia and Brooklyn, New York. laborate to protect and empower youth,” expounds The work they do is so impactful that graduates The team is currently working to expand to new Hudash. “Whether we are teaching in Los Angeles are coming back to teach the programs that helped schools in their Southern California and East Coast or New York City, we constantly receive feedback shape them as students. Team Kids shares the story of communities. Committed to continued growth, they that Team Kids provides the vehicle for agencies to one stand-out student that has made them proud: are also excited to be launching in Tempe, Arizona in be mentors for kids. 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road. Even though there were houses I could see along with more beautiful rolling hills, showing o more the top of a hill to the left, I still got the feeling I had been green than you’d expect to see in December. It wasn’t a shielded from civilization. lot, but it was enough to make each of the many plant Now that I could stop thinking about cars, I could focus varieties stand out in a special way. As far as what on the merits of the trail itself. Fortunately, there are many. types of plants these were, you’ll have to consult Botany As someone who isn’t the most athletically inclined, Weekly, our sister publication that doesn’t exist (but but still wants to keep himself in shape, I found this to be honestly should). a prime balance of leisure and challenge. Flat sections The surprises continued as I began to hear the calls made up a good amount of the trail at the start, and of at least three dierent types of birds ring through the inclines begin to pop up within the second mile or so air. “Well it’s way too cold for these little guys to be out,” out of Turtle Rock. These inclines in turn have varying I thought, “so they must have really wanted to say hi to intensities, although there’s nothing that would leave an me!” My Snow White fantasy was dimmed, however, ordinary person out of breath. For those looking for an when I remembered that 60 degrees is only considered extra challenge during their daily run or bike ride, this is cold if you’re from ... well ... here. Regardless, knowing the very much the place to be. variety of life that graced this trail enhanced it in my The fourth wall of natural serenity breaks from time to eyes. time as the trail merges closer to the road. This, however, It wasn’t just wildlife or plant life, either! Every human doesn’t bother me too much for a couple of reasons. For and adorable dog that passed by me was an absolute one, the community itself is quite calm, and there aren’t pleasure, and the few words I exchanged with them many noises emerging from it that take me out of my were filled with warmth. Whether they were taking a focus (besides the occasional car). Secondly, I figured peaceful stroll, doing some nature-watching, or getting people in this area didn’t have time to go all the way their workout in, people wanted to be on the Shady Can- down to Turtle Rock to start their hike or bike ride. There- yon Trail for all sorts of reasons. fore, multiple entry points could be considered more of a After this experience, you can bet I count myself blessing than a curse. amongst them. Oering plenty to novice hikers and Breaking away from the suburb again, the trail took non-athletes, while throwing in more than enough chal- me along a wooden bridge, the sort of structure I have a lenges for intensity-seekers, there’s something for every- soft spot for. After passing along this, I was given a view of one here. Also, if you’re coming in from the north end and a golf course, not my favorite view on the hike. looking for more of a workout, you can swing right back As the trail began to dip and rise, the golf course was into Turtle Rock Community Park and enjoy their fields graciously removed from my line of sight and replaced and courts before hitting the trail’s southern tip. IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM| JANUARY 8, 2020 | 11 (Rain or shine) Thurs.: Noon to 8 p.m. Hours: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $15 for adults; Admission: Jan. 9-12, 2020 Military ID, $5 discount Children 12 and younger, FREE Children 12 and younger, f down at the helm! The fun starts here! starts fun The helm! the at down f The Los AngelesThe Los enthu- lifestyle and outdoor boating for destination is the ultimate Show Boat siasts, featuring sport fishing boats, performance boats, ski boats, cruisers, jet skis, pontoons, jet cruisers, ski boats, boats, performance sport fishing boats, featuring siasts, motorboats, cabin cruisers, dinghies/inflatables, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and a lot more! lot a and paddleboards stand-up kayaks, dinghies/inflatables, cruisers, cabin motorboats, yoursel sit and ‘em touch ’em, See Fairplex — Pomona Fairplex LABoatShow.com 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 Ave., McKinley W. 1101 The Premiere Show Featuring Boats from North America North from Boats Featuring Show The Premiere

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from the crowds. there every time we’re there, to hang out with our boys what we’re doing a¢ects their lives in a certain way, There’s something to be said about that whole circa that we’ve known for a couple decades. That’s really but we’re also friends with them outside of the music. 1,000-capacity rooms or smaller, where it’s just really what we look forward to. It’s pretty cool to have that engagement with a lot of tight and right. The pits are dope. The dancing’s crazy. the fans. The fans are right up in your face, so it’s pretty rad. Favorite song to perform in a set? Your fans have been with you for 20 That’s a tough one. I always like playing “O¢icer.” How has the energy in the group shifted years, what is it about Slightly Stoopid “Wicked Rebels” is fun. “Wise Man” is a fun track to as a dynamic between the members. The play. “Closer to the Sun.” Those are four songs that are they love?

IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM same? Is it di erent now? always fun, just the message in them and the energy I think just our attitude and what we’re talking Me and Kyle, we grew up since we were 1 or 2 years you get from the people. When those songs start to about. Our energy that we put out. What we’ve talked old. We’re basically brothers from other mothers and play, there’s something about the songs that elevates about in our music, people come up and say it does we’ve been making music since the start. For us, we’ve people to a certain energy level. It’s fun to play them. certain things for their lives. For us, that means every- just evolved as people and musicians over the years. thing because what we’re saying that’s a¢ecting our Like anything, you mature in what you’re doing. Still Your last project was Everyday Life, lives, is a¢ecting their lives. It’s really cool to see the have the same mentality, but more aware of what’s message being absorbed the way it is. Everyday People. What’s one thing you going on around you. Not always the chaos at the want fans to get from this one? party and whatnot. Ideal day o ? Ceatively if you listen, every record sounds com- Well if you listen to the words of the songs, it’s our

JANUARY 8, 2020 | 8, JANUARY pletely di¢erent except for it still has the staple sound experiences through life. What and how we see things, Being home with my family: my kids and my wife.

| of Stupid. We always try as many styles of music as we what we’ve gone through from our experiences on the Let and watch the kids play, surf, whatever they want can, because we enjoy it as fans of music ourselves. road through our experiences raising our own families. to do. Go to the beach, play ball, everything. Family 12 Just not being stuck in one little genre, we like to play Just like anything, music evolves and people evolve. time is not to be taken for granted when you live on it all. Like the title says, we’re just regular beach kids that the road. You miss a million moments. When I’m home, surf, skate, grew up hanging out together and we just every day o¢ I have a chance I literally try to fly home What are you most excited for with One happen to play music. There’s nothing di¢erent about so I could try to catch a couple of moments. us except that we’re on a stage preaching a certain Love Cali Reggae Fest approaching? message about a lifestyle that we enjoy, that we em- What are some goals for yourself at this I mean, it’s always raging when you’re playing in brace and try to push to the people. point of your career? oftentimes working and raising money for various SoCal. Damian Marley is going to be nuts. Iration, J SLIGL SOOPID ALKS charities and nonprofit organizations. Boog, Common Kings, there’s so many killer bands. The Talk about creating your own My goal is always just to keep bringing music to Irvine Weekly caught up with lead singer Miles, whole weekend’s rad really: Dirty Heads, Rebelution, the people and keep the energy the same level. I don’t counterculture following through music, PLUS EAR LEGA who cherishes his o¢ days with his three beautiful Stick Figure, Atmosphere. It’s going to be killer. want to be out there just to play. We love to be on stage daughters, as he prepares for the One Love Cali Reg- What’s dope is that the scene has just gotten so big art, social action. and play music, so I want it to continue like that as far gae Fest in Long Beach. and crazy. The people that come out are amazing, just We let everything speak for itself as far as not neces- as my passion for it and always loving what you’re THE ENERABE SOCA BAND all the fanbase. You’ve seen this culture and movement sarily creating the culture, but just absorbing and em- doing. PAYS ONG BEACH REGGAE FESTA Irvine Weekly: You guys came into stretch across the country. It’s really dope to see as bracing it. The way we lived growing up, surfing and I don’t want to just do it for the sake of doing it, you fruition in 1995, how have you evolved someone who’s toured for a couple of decades around skating. Me and Kyle we literally spent our whole lives know? It’s not worth it. Music is a special thing. I don’t since with the times and the social the States. Just to see it grow like it has, it’s turned into at the beach as kids, and you can feel it in the music. care who you are, music reaches everybody. It’s some- something special. When we walk out on stage, what you see is what you thing that’s universal. There’s no borders anywhere in BY: SHREY U media era? get. We’re going to be wearing probably some Vans the world that can separate music from people, so it’s Miles Doughty: Well in my mind, we’re a little bit be- or some Converse. Whatever we wore all day, we just pretty cool to see that. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE ARTST Growing up in San Diego, which is super hind the ball of the social media world [chuckles]. Just walked right on the stage with the same stu¢ on. We’re close to O.C., how do the two counties lightly Stoopid has been around for decades and rock, reggae, blues, hip-hop, funk, metal and punk — because we grew up the old school way of touring: there to have a great time with the fans, party as hard Slightly Stoopid performs at One Love Cali Reggae they’re still going strong. On Sunday, February 9, along with their mantra: Spreading positivity in all nonstop, flying in the towns, our street teams always compare? as we can while we’re there with the fans and hit the Fest on Sunday, February 9 at Queen Mary Park in Sthey’ll perform at One Love Cali Reggae Fest at ways they can. taking care of stu¢. The wave of social media, that’s Each kind of has their own vibe. I grew up in a town next town. [laughs] Long Beach. Queen Mary Park in Long Beach. Hailing from Ocean While their lyrics and music speak for itself, the basically what people are on 24/7 nowadays. called Ocean Beach, which is a very hippie kind of Beach near San Diego, the beach-friendly band- group’s humble journey took them from performing We’ve been trying to step up the game a little bit town. Still kind of true to its roots, one of the last old- Best encounter you had mates consist of founders, multi-instrumentalists and small, intimate bars to touring the world. Since then, and be more conscious of it. Because the way we grew school vibe towns. What’s good about the O.C. is just with a fan? childhood friends Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, they have done almost every major festival, from up touring, we never really had that in the beginning. the energy that people bring always. In general the along with drummer Ryan “Rymo” Moran, percus- Coachella to Harmony to Lollapalooza to Austin City We’re behind the ball just because we started the beach culture and Southern California, everyone rolls Honestly, there’s too many. sionist Oguer “OG” Ocon, saxophonist Daniel “Dela” Limits. grind a little early. together in that vibe. We have a really amazing fan Delacruz, keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft, and trum- Last year in July, the group unleashed their ninth That’s also something that’s spread around the base: the Stoopidheads. It’s a pet and trombone player Andy Geib. studio album titled Everyday Life, Everyday People, What are your fondest memories of the world globally, the SoCal beach culture, surf roots, very organic, grassroots fan base The diverse musical ensemble came into fruition a testament to their normalcy, independence and rock/reggae vibe. It’s pretty cool to see. that’s been with us a long time. early days and just coming up? in 1994, quickly catching the attention of Sublime humility. The 13-track project features appearances They travel all over the country. frontman Bradley Nowell. After discovering the band, from Ali Campbell (UB40), Alborosie, G. Love, Chali 2na Just mashing in the van all over the country with What’s your favorite part about Long All-year long, they’re at multiple he asked them to perform at Foothill Tavern in Long (Jurassic 5), Don Carlos, Yellowman, and Sly Dunbar your boys, having some of the craziest shows and bars shows so it’s hard to say the best Beach? Beach. Eventually, Nowell went on to sign them to (Sly and Robbie). all over the country. Starting out in those small bars, experience. his Skunk Records label while they were still in high Still going strong after more than 20 years, Slightly it’s so intimate and just rad because the fans are up My favorite part about Long Beach is just the whole We’re on a first name basis school. (Crazy!) Stoopid has created their own counterculture at the close and the chaos is right in front of you. You miss Skunk Records crew. Growing up, seeing those guys with hundreds of people that The band’s claim to fame has everything to do with intersection of music, art and social action. Their phil- those days a little bit because when you’re playing the back in the day from teenagers till now. Miguel Hap- we’ve seen along the way over their sound — a fusion of eclectic genres spanning folk, anthropic e¢orts do not go unnoticed, with the band bigger venues, the stages are always a little bit further poldt, Opie Ortiz, all those guys. It’s just cool to go up the years. 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the fullest, and features like the arch made their facili- ty stand out amongst many others I’ve visited. We also appreciated that they had individual fall mats that we needed to move around. One might think this is inconvenient at ﬁrst, but the fact that mat adjustment is essential in outdoor climbing made this feature stand out as an excellent way for people to practice place- ment. Moving over to the rope climbing section, which

IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM takes up a majority of the space in this gym, there were very few complaints to be had. Besides the fact that they don’t lend out lead ropes, which is standard in other gyms, this section has plenty to oer. Besides the wide variety of standard routes, which bore standard diiculty labels, there were also quite a few options for crack climbers too (for the unfamiliar, this simply involves climbing by sticking your hands and feet in a crack that goes all the way up the wall). Even routes that were at and below my skill level provided

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They keep up the modern trend with their da y. Solo, more and more people have turned their bathrooms and showers as well, which are pristine If you’re looking to get your kids into team sports Eeyes to the world of climbing. Amongst them, and well stocked. outside of school, look no further than Rockreation’s many have decided to give it a try for themselves, Walking back toward the walls, we were hit with Rock Warriors program. For kids that are just starting filling up gym walls in cities across the country. Since a pleasant surprise: fresh air. Until then, we hadn’t no- out or focusing on the fundamentals, the Club Team it’s a sport I hold near and dear to my heart (I’ve lost ticed the massive garage door built into the side of the provides a fun yet structured environment for them to over 25 pounds this past year while doing it), I’ve felt gym. What was once a leftover feature of the previous hone their skills. When they want to take things to the obligated to let people know about the best places business in this space was now this gym’s most unique next level, though, they can try out for the Advanced to climb in our area. With that mission in mind, I re- asset, as they were able to crack it open to bring in Team, where they’ll be training to participate in local cently paid a visit to the Rockreation gym in nearby some fresh air for us and our fellow climbers. and regional USA Climbing-sanctioned competitions. Costa Mesa to see what they have to oer. We decided to start in the bouldering section of Lastly, for those a few cuts above the rest, the Elite From the second my brother, our friend and I step the gym. For those unfamiliar, “bouldering” refers to Team is reserved for aspiring champions, enduring a in, we’re met with a warm energy from the gym’s climbing a shorter wall without the assistance of ropes. rigorous training program that’ll help them excel in sta. They guide us to the waiver we need to fill out There, we were welcomed by a wide array of settings, competitions ranging from the local to national level. (standard practice for any climbing gym you’re using featuring a strong variety of inclines and route types Inclusion on these teams isn’t covered by the member- for the first time), and welcome us in after we pay $20 meant to test the full scope of a climber’s strengths. ship fee, though, so make sure you take a look at the for a day pass. We also recognized a wide variety of diiculties, rates on their website. Looking at the walls, the first description that came although the diiculty markers were unfortunate- Overall, if you’re craving a classic climbing gym to our minds was “old school.” Their walls, outside of the ly missing the day I came. The sta explained that experience that doesn’t forego modern amenities, I brightly colored holds, mimic natural rocks, even in- they had a competition the night before, and had the definitely recommend you give this place a shot. From cluding the sort of features you’d see on rocks outdoors. categorized the routes based on a point system. We the friendly sta, to the extensive variety of routes, to Excited to see how these could be utilized, we headed figured this would be suicient, but the amount of the wide assortment of programs, there’s an awful lot over to the lockers to get changed and start our climb. points wasn’t always proportional to diiculty (to me, to love here. Heading toward these lockers, we passed through a at least), and they hadn’t put up the standard markers beautifully modern exercise area, complete with hang for at least two hours after they opened. 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