In reply to UKC Articles: An interesting read, especially as I briefly worked at the shop myself, although a good while after yourself (1990).
Nice to find out what happened to some of the Altrincham allstars I didn't know about. I don't see much evidence of other climbers in the town, I wonder if I'm the only one!
The shop became a Nevisport a few years ago and is closed altogether now.
The Altrincham wall (built by Dave Pearce et al) is still there but has been closed to the public for a few years as well, I think its used as a broom cupboard or suchlike now!
Jim Moran worked in the shop while I was there, anybody know if he's still climbing these days?