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Welcome to the Aloha Rock Gym Blog! Here, we share stories, tips, and updates about climbing, community events, and life on Maui. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting out, our blog has something for everyone. Check back often for the latest posts!
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February 21, 2025
I’ve kept past updates short and sweet because I know everyone is busy and, frankly, the last thing most of us want to do is read a long blog post. This time, however, I want to elaborate a bit on what went into the design of Aloha Rock Gym and, believe it or not, the story begins in 1977 when I got busted for playing floor hockey in the school bathroom with a metal puck we’d unscrewed from a urinal.

December 9, 2024
We’re in a holiday mood at Aloha Rock Gym (ARG) as gym equipment, gear and goodies are starting to arrive on island. Notably, the first big box of climbing volumes is here on Maui (and in my garage) and all ~9,000 square feet of custom-designed Walltopia climbing walls came out of manufacturing

August 19, 2024
Thanks for signing up for this newsletter. I'll use this forum to catch you up on gym updates and Aloha Rock Gym community projects. Gym update: So much has happened in the past few weeks. Probably the most tangible and exciting development is watching the steel structure go up (and up to almost 40 feet) at our Lauo Loop location.

July 1, 2024
Aloha Maui Climbers!
Thanks for signing up for this newsletter. As our opening day quickly approaches, I'll use this forum to catch you up on gym updates and Aloha Rock Gym community projects.
Gym update:
Big news: We finalized our wall designs with Walltopia, our wall manufacturer. Here's a teaser:

October 14, 2023
“Aloha Maui Climbers!” For many years that's how I'd begin any group text to the tight-knit crew of local outdoor climbers here on da island. Now I'm so happy to be using the same phrase to open this first newsletter where I'll bring you up to date on everything that's happening at Aloha Rock Gym, Maui's first indoor climbing facility.