Video of The Goat Fort in Warren, by Rosie Marketing
Founded out of a passion for the art of climbing, The Goat Fort is an indoor rock climbing gym located in Warren that specializes in bouldering.
Bouldering, a form of rock climbing that emphasizes movement and navigating routes, typically is completed by climbers without ropes.
“Bouldering focuses entirely on the movement of climbing, and with bouldering it is common for several climbers to work together on the same climb. This adds a social dynamic,” owner Dana Harrington noted in a write-up for another PA Wilds Are Calling blog. While traditional rock climbing often puts attention on height, bouldering instead focuses on the sequences of moves – called “problems” – by looking at how to navigate balance, technique, flexibility, and the ability to problem-solve.
Located along the banks of the Allegheny River in the City of Warren, The Goat Fort facility provides an outlet for climbers of all ages to experience the thrill of climbing. This first-class indoor climbing gym also happens to be situated in the Allegheny National Forest & Surrounds landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds, providing a unique opportunity for climbers who may want to experience indoor climbing while taking in the outdoor adventures the area is known for.
Perhaps best of all, bouldering is a great sport for beginners and veterans alike. It provides an unending opportunity to learn and continue to challenge yourself.
Harrington, who started his own rock climbing adventure about 20 years ago in the Allegheny National Forest and has gone on to climb in all sorts of settings, is excited to be able to share the opportunity for others to participate in the activity.
The Goat Fort at 20 Clark St., Suite C, Warren, offers classes for youth and a fall climbing league, in addition to its normal open hours (Tuesday through Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.).
Learn more about The Goat Fort at www.GoatFort.com, or check out the company’s Wilds Cooperative of PA profile, where you can also leave a review or recommendation.
Author: LaKeshia Knarr
A Central Pennsylvania native, artist, outdoor enthusiast and lover of all things history, LaKeshia Knarr has chosen to spend her life in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Since childhood, when she spent hours upon hours swimming in the Susquehanna River, biking on country and small town roads, taking trips to state parks and natural areas, and hiking in the woods, she has valued the beauty and serenity of nature. An award-winning writer, she aims to tell the stories and history of the people and places of the Pennsylvania Wilds and build connections among them.