From the Community
September 1, 2026
Over 85 active climbers plus 20 more who came to watch and enjoy the party — signature drinks in the APEX cafe, spa tours, glow-in-the-dark climbing, LED-lit Bucket Golf, and epic sends from a strong, encouraging crew. The UGA climbing club is back, and community is stronger than ever.
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August 5, 2026
New and returning UGA and UNG students — welcome to APEX. Climbing, 24/7 fitness and spa, coffee, gear, community, kayak rentals, and adventure mini-golf at Wire Park, minutes from Ramsey and east campus.
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August 4, 2026
A story featured by The Oglethorpe Echo — tracing the journey from Shaking Rock Park to APEX, and the people who make adventure about more than climbing rocks.
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June 18, 2026
From Macaroni Kid Athens to The American Dream TV, Climbing Business Journal, the Oconee Enterprise, the Red & Black, and Neighbors of Oconee Magazine — APEX Climbing & Spa is everywhere. A celebratory roundup of the press telling our story.
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June 12, 2025
APEX is hosting a free community movie night at Wire Park this Friday — free admission, free popcorn, and a special community challenge inspired by Walter Mitty. Come out and join us.
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April 28, 2026
From the Miles for Smiles 5K at sunrise to glow-in-the-dark climbing at midnight—APEX Climbing & Spa came to life at Wire Park. A reflection from Phillip & Eileen.
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April 22, 2026
An Earth Day reflection from APEX Climbing & Spa in Watkinsville, GA. On the mission that began long before APEX — and continues through every climb, every breath, every moment of awe.
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April 16, 2026
Saturday, April 25 — ALL DAY at Wire Park. Free event, open to the public. Live music, climbing comps, ribbon cutting, movie on the lawn, glow-in-the-dark climbing, and the full APEX experience launching for the first time.
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April 1, 2026
A daring fusion of mountain biking and rock climbing has taken the athletic world by storm — and it all started right here in the Classic City.
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