Xin chào các bạn, dear all, An indoor climbing gym focused on low-risk “bouldering” is under study (Summer 09). This is the simplest form of climbing wherein the climber stays low (never exceeding 3 meters) and falls are protected by large mats and the hands of a spotter, who guides any fall.

This climbing gym would be a unique community space that would bring a new sport to Hanoi and would be available to all participants (initially focusing on young Vietnamese professionals, children and families). Also, we aim to emphasize the involvement of groups, team building and NGO cooperation.

This climbing space will propose a classic bouldering gym, a climbing gear shop, and a cafe. Events, such as competitions or live-music, would be programmed regularly to foment the creation of a friendly and social atmosphere allowing for the healthy growth of a climber’s community.

This climbing/bouldering centre will be a recreational, sportive and social space offering open climbing, kid’s program, lessons, team building and amateur competitions.

So far are involved (click on the picture to know more about):

	Jean V., Hanoi
	Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Hanoi

If you would like to join the project team or if you're interested in this project, please contact us at vietclimb [at] gmail.com

Related links:

(click on the picture to know more about)

	VietClimb on Facebook: “rock-climbing in Vietnam” group
	Climbing bảng tiếng Việt: website in Vietnamese
	VietClimb on Vimeo: VietClimb video channel
	VietClimb on Climbing.com, US magazine (December 08): photos
	VietClimb on Urbanclimbermag.com, US magazine (December 08): photos
	VietClimb on Planetgrimpe.com (June 08): itw in French
	VietClimb on Pofroad.com (May 08): review in French