Extreme + Alternative Sports
CAMP SPIRIT OF THE GAME:
412/242-7117, Website
7440 Ben Hur St., East End
Youth ultimate frisbee camp for boys and girls ages 7-13. Held on CMU's campus in the summer. Activities include sports, skills development, games, swimming and lessons on dedication, teamwork, respect and integrity.
CLIMBING WALL INC.:
412/247-7334, Website
7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze
14,500 square feet of climbing space, top-roping, bouldering and lead climbing; beginner classes and individual private lessons; equipment rentals; group sessions available for birthday parties, scout groups, etc.; college discounts for anyone with a valid college ID; kids’ sessions (6-15) open to the public three times a week (M, W, F); competitive youth climbing team. Call or visit the Web site for more information, a full calendar of events and current hours of operation. Walk-ins welcome.
CLIMBNASIUM:
717/795-9580, Website
339A Locust Point Rd., Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Top-roping, bouldering, lead climbing; classes and customized routes available for all skill levels; party room and group lessons/climbing available, equipment rentals.
Hours: Weekdays 1pm-10pm; Sat., 9am-10pm; Sun. noon-8pm.
CRAZY DAVE’S PAINTBALL:
724/530-6036, Website
Rt. 19, Volant
Indoor, outdoor, wooded and air ball fields; equipment rentals, tournaments and open/recreation play, group events and reservations. Great for everything from company picnics to bachelor parties. Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm.
EXKURSION OUTFITTERS & CLOTHIERS:
412/372-7030, Website
4037 William Penn Highway, Monroeville
Outdoor shop specializing in clothing and equipment for hiking, climbing, kayaking, and more. Rock climbing and kayaking classes. M-F, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12:30-4pm
LASER STORM PITTSBURGH:
412/364-3473, Website
7715 McKnight Rd., Ross
Family-entertainment center offering large laser tag arena, arcade, rock-climbing simulator and party rooms.
RIVER EXPEDITIONS:
304/574-2827, 800/463-9873, Website
Hinkle Rd., Fayetteville, W.Va., 25840
New and Gauley rivers; inclusive adventure-vacation packages; midweek specials; group discounts; kids raft for half price on the upper New River.
SKYDIVE PENNSYLVANIA:
800/909-5867, Website
496 Old Ash Rd., Mercer
Full-time, full-service parachute center based in the Grove City Airport. Make your first tandem jump with an instructor after a 20-minute briefing, or train for a day and jump solo.
THREE RIVERS PAINTBALL PARK:
724/775-6232, Website
282 Rochester Rd., Freedom
Three Rivers Paintball is a 23-year-old, nationally recognized playing location. Pro-shop, air ball fields, woodsball. Walk-ons welcome.
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