The chain’s cavernous House of Sport locations run counter to most retailers’ space preferences.

“With rock climbing now being an accepted sport ... Hur says the specific brand of climbing at the Olympics is "very showy and spectator friendly" which makes it great for TV.

Climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets, and belay devices Harnesses, helmets, rock shoes and belay devices are free of charge for use at the climbing wall during top-rope climbing hours. Rock climbing ...

She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t ...