Here's some pics of gyms I hit in 2002 with a group of friends:
Me on the 100 foot wall at Lakeshore Athletic Club in downtown Chicago. It's the tallest indoor wall in Illinois and a blast strictly for the length of the climb. It is set inside a building and you can see the floors that ring the wall going up. The cool thing was the thick leather seats so you could sit down while you belay with grigris - true luxury!
Another view. Smile for the camera!
My 2002 climbing gang, as well as good friends outside the gym:
