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Where Climbing & Community Meet

Where Climbing & Community Meet

Where Climbing & Community Meet

Where Climbing & Community Meet

Hours

Monday – Friday: 12 PM to 10 PM

Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM

Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM

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MEET THE TEAM MONDAY! We’re kicking off a new se

MEET THE TEAM MONDAY! We’re kicking off a new series here on the TPG ‘gram so everyone can get to know the crew!

Everyone, Meet Chris!

Q: How long have you been at TPG, and what do you do?
A: I'm the GM and owner of TPG, so naturally I've been working at/on the gym for the last 3 years! Before this, I was a geologist for Caterpillar.

Q: Something most people don’t know about you?
A: Most people probably don't know that I played drums in a couple punk bands in the 90s - The Spastics & Derailed the Train. We played locally and a bit in the Chicago area with some pretty reputable bands (at least at the time) Unfortunately, you won't find us on Spotify. 😉 I also used to have hair.

Q: Favorite place on the entire planet?
A: My favorite place on the planet is Jackson Falls in southern IL. I feel so lucky that it's been my home crag for most of 20 years! I've climbed all over the country from Oregon to Alabama, and I've yet to find any place I like better.

Q: Tell us about your climbing experience!
A: I started climbing at @upperlimitsblm in 1997 when I was 17 with my brother, and it has been a huge part of my life ever since. I've been routesetting since 2000, and I love it just as much as actually climbing. I'm delighted to have assembled such a talented group of setters to join me in bringing the BN community some of the best bouldering in the midwest.

We’ll be back every Monday with someone new to meet! Any guesses on what Chris is climbing?

#bouldering #meettheteammonday #climbtpg

Who is in the holiday mood today?🦃🍂👋 We’re just feeling extra #thankful for the TPG community, so here’s a few of ‘em killin’ it on the walls.🙌

Remember we’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so get your climbs in today!

Click the link in our bio to take advantage of Black Friday deals NOW!

📸 @robotfresh

#bouldering #climbtpg #blono #thankful #grateful #sendit

Tuesdays are for sendin’ it at TPG. 👏 It’s

Tuesdays are for sendin’ it at TPG. 👏

It’s a gloomy day here in #centralillinois so we hope to see ya in today!

📸 @robotfresh

#blono #climbtpg #tpg #visitbn #gloomyday #tuesdayvibes #climbing #bouldering

Only ONE more week to take advantage of our Black

Only ONE more week to take advantage of our Black Friday deals! Available in the gym or online until November 30th!👏 Don’t want to miss out!

#bouldering #blackfriday #DEALS #climbing #climbtpg

The crew over at KAYA are seeking talented, creati

The crew over at KAYA are seeking talented, creative climbers to generate content for the KAYA platform. We had so much fun using the KAYA app to connect with climbers within our division for the @usaclimbing Youth Qualifying Event we held at TPG.

Are you a Storyteller? Videographer? Vlogger?

There is cash money on offer for specific types of content, with special incentives for others.

To apply, visit: https://kayaclimb.com/creative-climber-application

#kayaclimbing

#contentcreator

#bouldering #climbtpg

TGIF, am I right?! Who are we going to see on the

TGIF, am I right?! Who are we going to see on the walls this weekend?

BTW, superhero attire is always welcome👌

#bouldering #climbtpg #friyay #tgif #itstheweekend #climbing #weekendwarriors

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