A New Climbing Wall for Lake Tahoe

This article appeared in the Tahoe World on September 24, 2008

If you have been to or even by High Altitude Fitness in Incline Village lately you probably noticed lots of construction around the fitness center. But unless you have been inside the building you are probably not aware of the secret.
There is a black hole inside High Altitude Fitness. It is 14 feet deep! Now that's a big hole. At the beginning of summer, High Altitude Fitness started making this hole. When it is completed by the end of November, the hole will offer an unusual and innovative new way to keep in shape.
In November, High Altitude Fitness will be the home of the largest and tallest rock-climbing wall at Lake Tahoe. According to Jason Burd, owner of High Altitude Fitness, once the wall is completed, it will attract more than just the local "die hard climbers."
"We have a large community of climbers here," he said. "But this is also a good outlet for kids and for everyone to stay in shape."
High Altitude Fitness is already a state-of-the-art facility but the new climbing wall is going to turn it into an incredible facility. Burd said that his entire staff would be trained and certified so that they can assist members. The wall will allow local climbers an opportunity to climb year-round.
One of the new fun extreme sporting activities is rock climbing. But there are also specific exercises and techniques that climbers need in order to have the best possible workout. These programs and classes will also be offered at High Altitude Fitness.
"My goal is to provide the best possible fitness experience throughout Lake Tahoe," said Burd. In order to help Tahoe residents learn about the benefits of rock climbing Burd will hold a special open house once the wall is completed. During the open house he will offer special certification and training for anyone interested in learning about rock climbing.
High Altitude Fitness is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The center has new locker rooms, a weight room, cardio theater, two group fitness studios and all new equipment. Call High Altitude Fitness for information at (775)831-4212.

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