Hear from central Illinois native, Allen Kenneth Schaidle, how the Midwest sparked his passion for climbing in America's lesser known areas and how he has taken that passion to over 50 countries in search of new boulders. Allen will also share how he has taken his climbing stories to print by contributing to such outdoor publications as Rock & Ice, Climb, and Gripped.

This is a FREE presentation, just make sure to fill out a waiver online before you come, or you can do it once you get to the gym. www.firstascentclimbing.com/peoria/waiver/