hidden gems

Climbing

Rochester Rock, Ice and Snow Climbing Club: Information on local ice-climbing areas and camaraderie for like-minded climbers. www.frontiernet.net/~lilgamin/rriscc.htm

Genesee Valley Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club: Club for outdoor enthusiasts who hike, canoe and ski in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. Holds frequent hikes and workshops in the Rochester area. 987-1717; www.gvc-adk.org

Rock Ventures: Large indoor climbing, ropes course and fitness center for experienced and beginning individuals and classes, parties, team building. 1044 University Ave.,
Rochester; HI-CLIMB (442-5462); www.frontiernet.net/~rockvtr