“I like to see new routes.’’Īn aerialist from AirCraft Aerial Arts twirled down while spectators on the balcony watched.įloorlords, one of Boston’s longest standing b-boy/b-girl crews, performed during the festivities.
She said she is happy that Brooklyn Boulders Somerville expands her options. “It’s a great utilization of space and it’s going to bring a lot of cool people to the area.’’Ĭlimbers ascended the 120-foot long, 22-foot tall bouldering wall, which is now the biggest of its kind in the country.Īnneli Ornes, 10, has been climbing regularly for two years. Mickey Hardt of Brookline said he thinks the opening of the facility is a good step for the community. “It’s pretty sick.’’Ĭlimbers hung from the steep slopes of the more advanced section of the bouldering wall. “We drove up here from New Bedford to check it out,’’ Desrosiers said. “And it looks gorgeous.’’Īmanda Desrosiers, an experienced climber, made the trip to Somerville just to check out the facility. “It’s a really nice facility with a lot of good climbing,’’ Kwong said. George Kwong of Brookline scaled the bouldering wall.
Servers from Boston’s Best Bartending Services supplied attendees with a variety of wines and brews. They provided a variety of hors d’oeuvres to attendees. Hundreds of people admired the architecture and art while touring the facility.Īerialists from AirCraft Aerial Arts performed during the grand opening celebration.ĪKA Bistro, based in Lincoln, Mass., catered the event. “This is not our place, this is your place,’’ Gavin Haverly of BKBS said. Members of the Brooklyn Boulders Somerville team, along with Somerville mayor Joseph Curtatone, cut the ribbon to signify the facility’s opening. Members of the community scaled the newly opened walls during the grand opening.
Hundreds of people gathered to cut the ribbon and welcome the multi-dimensional fitness facility into the community with performances, food, music, and plenty of climbing. Brooklyn Boulders Somerville kicked off its grand opening this Wednesday night.
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