Citizens Climbing: The Not-So-Scary Guide to Competing
Beaster is coming, and while that bunny might be scary, competing doesn’t have to be. Climbing competitions at The Front invite athletes …
Beaster is coming, and while that bunny might be scary, competing doesn’t have to be. Climbing competitions at The Front invite athletes …
The air is getting cooler, Halloween decorations are going up, and Deadpoint is almost here! Deadpoint is our annual boulder …
Setting can feel like a mysterious, veiled world, full of clattering bolts and screeching impact drivers. The setters, those craftspeople …
This month, we’re turning the blog over to Kira Seliger: Adult Programs Manager, Private Coach, and Lead Climbing with Confidence …
Imagine this – no responsibilities, the whole day to yourself, you could do anything. The thought hits you, you could …
Climbing can seem overwhelming when first getting into the sport. There’s tons of terms, different types of climbing, specific techniques, …
Whether you’re scaling multipitch mountains or throwing some powerful moves on the indoor bouldering wall, climbing shoes are an essential …
Sometimes gifting can be difficult, especially for those who seem to have everything they need, but The Front is here …
Do you feel a nip in the air? It may be 90 degrees this week, but we know that autumn …
It’s back to school season! While most of us aren’t heading back to campus, instead continuing our regularly scheduled programming, …
Learn & Earn: Technical Breakdown Learn Menu Our “learn” menu let’s you know just how you can earn points. And …
Rock climbing has long been seen as an extreme sport requiring strength, agility, and a daredevil attitude. However, climbing has …
It’s Friendship February! Traditionally, this is a month filled with pink and red hearts and cheap chocolate treats, but more …
According to Sanatana Dharma, or Hinduism, time is perceived to be cycling through 4 different epochs, or yugas. We are …
Winter isn’t over just yet! Here are some tips for staying warm while climbing in the cold, so you can …
Come as you are. We’ll send you home stronger. The Front Climbing Club’s encouraging tagline springs to mind with the …
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, our newest route setter, Zach Galla, is one of the strongest climbers in the world. Having …
Intimidated by our training spaces? When it comes to elite rock and competition climbing, Salt Lake is one of the …
Sending season is here! Not sure where to start? Outdoor climbing season is upon us, and picking projects can be …
Stiffness? Cramping? Are those signs of an impending injury? Are minor annoyances like stiffness or cramping signs of a more …
Hey, everyone! I’m Archie! You’ve probably seen me around The Front, playing in the SLC courtyard or begging for scraps …
Knowing the “do’s” and “don’ts” of a new sport is not always intuitive. This guide aims to provide a jumping-off …
What did you miss? Climbing reached its mainstream media pinnacle this past week with its historic premiere Olympic inclusion. This degree of popularity …
Complimentary to the ambiguous and frequently contrived “rules” of bouldering, there are many unspoken and unwritten conventions of bouldering etiquette. Browse the list below to avoid common …
Over the past year of introducing members of the community to the Jiu-Jitsu Collective at The Front, I’ve found that the reactions to …
What did you miss? Salt Lake City hosted its biggest climbing competition in years not once, but twice, back-to-back the …
This week’s post continues to delve into fundamental movement skills. In the previous edition of our Class in Session blog …
BIPOC at The Front Last summer The Front made a pledge to diversity in its community by committing to the …
We currently asking guests and members to keep social distancing protocols at the top of mind. There may be times …
Climbing Improves Performance The Front’s youth programs create an exciting and inclusive environment where participants can have fun, make friends, …
In this new education series, our Adult Programming Manager, David Farkas, will be supplementing our climbing skills class curriculum with …
The Front requires that everyone who visits wears a mask at all times, including while climbing. Although this may be …
Pebble Climbing was created by long-time Front member Sundev Lohr and is a new, locally-grown online platform that aims to be …
If you read my last article about the powers of mental training, then odds are you’ve already discovered the benefits …
Most climbers have a similar weak link: finger strength. It doesn’t matter how strong you are or what style you …
Being a part of the climbing community means different things to different people. For some, it’s about training and sending. …
“There’s no way that route was only a 5.9! That cruxy dyno was mega … and it’s totally chossy and …
When we’re not pullin’ plastic or crushing outside, you can most likely find us reading about climbing. Cause let’s be …
Okay, okay. We get it. You’re strong. But you can always get stronger, even if you’re sending all our black …
Every year you hear stories of the local strongman who comes back to the States from Fontainebleau with a nagging …
Originally from Agoura Hills in southern California, Eddie has been climbing for most of his life. He pulled pockets at …
Marcus Cline began climbing at The Front when it was in Sandy on 9000 S, under its previous name – …
Adventure. We live it, breathe it and dream about it. But we can gift it, too! With the Wasatch mountains …
Chalk is a necessary part of climbing – it combats the sweaty effects that genetics, nervousness or stoke has on …
Rock climbing has evolved, and so has our gear, practices and systems. Though, the basic principles of responsibly venturing into the vertical world have not changed
The Front doesn’t just have members who crush, but our employees do, too! At the beginning of August, our Adult …
The Outdoor Ascent Series’ (OAS) purpose is to help expand the competent outdoor climbing community in the Wasatch. Like an …
Are you tired of climbing inside instead of touching real rock under the sun? Or maybe you already enjoy clipping bolts inside …
Every year, The Front offers its original Climb On youth summer camp where participants, ages 6 – 13, learn climbing …
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with some fun gift packages for your family, friends, and loved ones. In …
