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Phoenix Rock Gym

The Phoenix Rock gym, (Thrash & Dangle Enterprises), opened in August 1992 in Tempe at its first location on Roosevelt road. In the USA three rock gyms opened in 1992 which puts the Phoenix Rock Gym in a four way tie for the 6th rock gym built in the USA. The gym moved to its new location in Tempe off of University Drive December 2000.

​Phoenix Rock Gym
​1353 E. University Dr, Tempe AZ, 85281
​Phone: 602-921-8322

Experience the vertical world of climbing as never before. Indoors at the Phoenix Rock Gym. Explore our thirty foot high walls with over 17,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface. Our 2-level bouldering area is great for warm-ups and warm-downs or entire work-outs. We have 56 top-ropes with everything from easy cruisin’ routes to overhanging arm blasters. Faces, cracks, aretes, chimneys and more! Awesome Lead Area featuring splatter wall bouldering traverse with thousands of holds. The routes are changed frequently so you’ll always find something new to test your skills. We’ve got the environment, equipment, and the expertise to get you climbing. So, no matter what your age or experience, come on over and enjoy the thrill, excitement, and challenge of climbing!

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Gym owner Paul Diefenderfer

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PRG fabric frisbee c.2007

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PRG face mask made for the Covid outbreak of 2020, made by Tina Challinor June 2020, from Jaime Gangi

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PRG beanie c.12/2021

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PRG Pens - c.1990s

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PRG Sticker
link to phoenix rock gym website

PRG history

prg photos

PRG awards

PRG art

prg cards

PRG shirts

prg events

prg competitions

PRG Lead area design

PRG newsletters and advertisments

link to:
Youth climbing team
​- PRG Phelsumas

PRG Stuff

PRG
- Friends Holds

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PRG bumper sticker, c.1990s

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PRG chalk bags made by Asana Climbing c.3/2020
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Steve displaying PRG chalk bag awesomeness!
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PRG water bottles c.4/2021

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PRG new Icy Hot water bottles, c.8/2021

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PRG white water bottle c.8/2017
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Course setting screw bag made from a pair of blue jean pants.
Made by: Vanessa Wagner
c.early 2000's
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Scott Sellers sporting his
​1990s PRG hat
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PRG hat, c.2000s
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PRG hat, c.7/2021

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PRG black hat, c.1990s?
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New sign put on the front door, 5/2022

PRG (30!) Thirty year anniversary August 15, 2002. Official tiedye Tsirts were made, artwork by Cat Ruiz. "Where friends hang out since 1992"
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Dief displaying the 30 year symbol

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Old Farts Syndicate:
Tom Taber, Dief, Scott Sellers, Larry Reinmuth

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Dief and Marty
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Art piece made by Devon Meyer

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PRG stickers
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PRG wooden nickels

Weighing in at 1500 lbs!
December 2023 food drive - Foothills Food Bank
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PRG logo climbing hold made by Three Ball Climbing
- Circa 2001/2002
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PRG - Firemen ropes training

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Warren Harding did a slideshow at the PRG in the 1990s.

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