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Freshman, Alan Weiseman, Louisville, climbs the auto belay section in the newly opened Vertical Excape on Tuesday. Weiseman, has been climbing for 11 years, “It’s like doing yoga on a wall and my mind can’t go anywhere else,” Weiseman said.” I am just focused on the next move and accomplishing my goal of getting to the top.”The climbing gym is open to the public and includes bouldering, auto belay, top rope, and lead arch climbing disciplines.