There are definitely some drawbacks (mainly no AC in the summer), but out of all the rock climbing gyms that I have gone to Ape is the one that I feel most at home. Ape was where I really started getting into rock climbing and they taught me a lot. Just from being there often, I got to know the owner and he is a great guy, very friendly. Ape Index has a good community there too. They have a lot of routes with varying difficulties and they are well spread out. I like climbing on the globe, it's a fun challenge.