Scott Fais, Florida On A Tankful
Think you have what it takes to out run the American Gladiators on "The Wall?"
Get laced up and get ready to get tangled up.
"I'm going to go over the knots for the class. There are going to be three knots," said Josh Simpson, a trainer.
Inside a warehouse in Longwood, families and weekend warriors can play gladiator by literally hitting the wall.
The Aiguille Rock Climbing Center is home to several climbing walls for beginners and experts.
"This is my first time," said Christine Bornstein from Apopka.
Bornstein allowed me to join her group of friends. Like all beginners, we get a lesson before heading north.
"So let's get started on the first knot," said Simpson.
Simpson helps folks of all ages get started climbing.
"Anybody can do this," said Simpson.
He started just like us three years ago, and never stopped.
"They offered me a job," said Simpson.
He says climbers often become enthusiasts.
"First day I signed up for a membership before I left, and everyday since then, it's been three times a week," said Simpson.
Josh is not alone.
"I brought my brother Thursday, and I brought my friend David today to see if he wanted to join," said Austin Lasky, an 8th grader.
Lasky can scale a wall faster than any American Gladiator, and has a good time doing it.
"Climbing is pretty much the most fun thing you could ever do. It trains all of your muscles. It's really good for your health. But it does hurt," said Lasky.
For more travel adventures with Scott Fais, go to Central Florida On Demand, Digital Cable Channel 300. Select Entertainment/Travel and then scroll over to Florida on a Tankful.
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Aiguille Rock Climbing Center
What:
Learn to Rock Climb on several indoor walls
Where:
Longwood
Seminole County
Hours:
Spring Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Phone:
(407) 332-1430
Address:
999 Charles Street
Longwood, Florida 32750
Longitude & Latitude:
(28.691548, -81.349061)
Parking:
Free
Daily Admission:
Individual: $15
Student: $10.75
Rental Package: $6.50
Web site:
http://www.aiguille.com/
E-mail:
info@aiguille.com
Central Florida Directions:
Expect about a 20 minute drive when using downtown Orlando as a reference point.
From your part of Central Florida, merge onto Interstate 4.
Take exit 94 for S.R. 434. Signs will read toward Longwood/Winter Springs.
Turn right at S.R. 434 East, also known as West S.R. 434.
Turn right at C.R. 427 S/S Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Turn right at West Marvin Ave. Don't be scared. This is indeed a warehouse district.
Turn right at Charles Street. Drive 331 feet. Look for the Aiguille sign above the glass door.