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Crux Climbing Center Opens Multi-Purpose Space off South Congress

June 6, 2016 by Talena Ramnath Leave a Comment

Crux Climbing Center Austin

Crux Climbing Center brings a unique facility to Austin’s climbing scene (Credit: Derrington Building Studio)

Off of South Congress stands the massive, angular structure of Crux Climbing Center, the newest bouldering and rope gym to inspire Austin residents to place hand on rock. The 22,000 square foot facility opened on May 7, 2016 with a huge competition, Setter Showdown, that drew hundreds of climbers from around the United States.

Local climbers Matt Twyman and Kevin Goradia partnered with East Austin architecture firm Derrington Building Studio to create a space that is incredibly unique to athletes, yogis and those searching for a gym with a comfortable but modern aesthetic.

“Ultimately, our vision is to make it a home. Climbing is very community-centric, and people just want to have a place to go gather and hang out. Climbing is almost like a second part of it. You spend more time hanging out with friends. We wanted a place where people enjoy being that is comfy and clean as they climb, read, do yoga and whatever else,” shared Twyman.

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: climbing, south austin, south congress, yoga

Lonestar Round Up – Austin’s Vintage Car Show & Music Fest

April 13, 2012 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

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Classic Cadillac at the Lonestar Round Up in Austin TexasTo say that the Lonestar Round Up is just another Austin car show is a crime, and this week’s Austinot podcast means to prove it to you.

This weekend only, this vintage car show and music festival takes over the Travis County Expo Center, filling it with the best in amazing rides, toe-tapping tunes, food and drink, and even shopping.

Make no mistake, these folks are purists. Car registration is open only to 1963 and [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives, Austinot Podcast, Podcasts Tagged With: classic cars, soco, south congress

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