Where Ottawa Magazine Winter Spring 2018 | Page 29

Between
A rock
and a
cold
PlAce
By sam chilton
Who says this time of year is just about
hibernation or hitting the slopes?
Rock climbing is a great way to stay
active and have a blast in the colder
months. The region is home to three
comprehensive indoor rock-climbing
gyms and a wealth of frozen cliffs for
every level of climber.
Whether you wish to harness the wild
in wilderness, or tackle standing puzzles
safe from sub-zero temperatures,
Ottawa-Gatineau can rock your world
Altitude Gym
This gym operates two locations, each with themed
climbing routes, a day camp for kids, and an
emphasis on family fun. The Gatineau location has
something for everyone: 100 different climbing
routes up to 45 feet high and 2,000 square feet of
bouldering. It sports Willy Wonka-inspired walls,
ladders, ropes, and aerial installments for soaring
across and above the gym, Tarzan-style.
Altitude’s Kanata location is a brand new
bouldering oasis with a stretch of walls specifically
designed with kids and beginners in mind, and one
for advanced climbers running parallel. “Ninja
Warrior,” a parkour-style obstacle course, features
foam fixtures, nets, monkey bars, and swinging
platforms.
35 Saint-Raymond Blvd., Gatineau &
501 Palladium Dr., Kanata, altitudegym.ca
winter/spring 2018
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