Climbing can be an escape for many of us, both literally and figuratively. No more is that evident than in this video, which tells the story of an urban climbing gym located in Memphis, Tennessee. No one thought building a climbing gym in this setting was a good idea, and yet the team behind it went ahead anyway. Now, it is having an impact on the lives of those in the neighborhood, possibly showing those young people that they can escape too.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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