Dispatches from The Front

Four Fresh Music Finds and Upcoming Concerts 

May 7, 2026

Is the playlist you've had on repeat all winter feeling as stale as mine has been? Annie, here! Let me introduce you to four artists to freshen up your tunes and get you on your feet for our upcoming...

Freshly Brewed: Mason and the Rumsy's Revamp

April 23, 2026

This April, we've got a bonus blog because the coffee situation at Soma Café and Rumsy's is too good to keep in. We stopped by South Main to hear from Café Lead, Mason, what's new, what's fresh, and w...

Citizens Climbing: The Not-So-Scary Guide to Competing

April 2, 2026

Beaster is coming, and while that bunny might be scary, competing doesn't have to be. Climbing competitions at The Front invite athletes of all levels to get on the wall and give it their best shot. W...

From the Farm to the Front

March 4, 2026

This month's blog comes from a conversation with the mind behind Member Bennies, Front Data Engineer, and all-around outdoorsman, Dennis Smith. Read along as Dennis takes us through his Spartan days,...

New Year, Real Resolutions

January 28, 2026

How are your goals for 2026 going? Have you stuck with them so far? You've already set some SMART goals for the year, of course, since you remember our blog about about that from a couple years ago -...

Winter Is Coming

November 5, 2025

Put away your quickdraws – it's time for your other favorite sports of the year to kick off! We’re talking hockey, curling, biathlon...or maybe just ski and snowboard, for all you powder hounds. If yo...

How To Deadpoint

September 29, 2025

The air is getting cooler, Halloween decorations are going up, and Deadpoint is almost here! Deadpoint is our annual boulder comp and it’s one you won’t want to miss. It’s time to chalk up for a night...

Meet The Routesetters

August 29, 2025

Setting can feel like a mysterious, veiled world, full of clattering bolts and screeching impact drivers. The setters, those craftspeople of the climb, have a unique perspective on the sport, and I ha...

Everything You Need to Know About Front Fest

July 29, 2025

Yo! Did you hear? Front Fest is here! If you’re new to The Front, have been here for FOREVER, or are trying to pick which gym to join once Fall hits, this is the time to explore all the things we have...

What's Coming Up in the Ogden Training Room

June 27, 2025

Big things are happening at the Ogden Front — we're thrilled to unveil our training room transformation plans. This update has been literal years in the making; the idea first took hold in 2021 and wa...

Welcome To Studio 1396

May 20, 2025

We're shouting it from the rooftops - the ceramics studio is open! After all the long-awaited excitement, now is the time to explore a new hobby or - for those ceramic experts out there - dive into ne...

Handling the Sharp End with Coach Kira

May 1, 2025

This month, we’re turning the blog over to Kira Seliger: Adult Programs Manager, Private Coach, and Lead Climbing with Confidence instructor. With a specialty in teaching falling without fear, Kira is...

Choose Your Class

April 1, 2025

The Front has a truly impressive selection of classes; a real incredible spread of offerings; dare we say a plethora of yoga, group fitness, and Jiu-Jitsu classes you can take! Whether you’re a beginn...

A Perfect Day at The Front

February 20, 2025

Imagine this - no responsibilities, the whole day to yourself, you could do anything. The thought hits you, you could spend the WHOLE day at the gym! (I know I would). Every Front location offers tons...

Belay Tips You Won't Get In Class

January 30, 2025

Climbing can seem overwhelming when first getting into the sport. There's tons of terms, different types of climbing, specific techniques, and what seems like a million different types of gear. Not to...

The Climber's Sole: A Guide to Your Perfect Shoe

January 8, 2025

Whether you’re scaling multipitch mountains or throwing some powerful moves on the indoor bouldering wall, climbing shoes are an essential piece of gear for any climber. The right shoe can offer suppo...

Gift Guide 2024: Experiences That Last a Lifetime

December 3, 2024

Sometimes gifting can be difficult, especially for those who seem to have everything they need, but The Front is here to help. While most of us love receiving and gifting new items, I personally love...

The Impact Coalition Is Calling this Giving Tuesday

October 17, 2024

It’s giving season, and with a donation through the Impact Coalition, you can turn every day into Giving Tuesday. There are lots of reasons that The Front members are so great; their taste for adventu...

Meet the Rotating Art Program Committee

October 2, 2024

If you've been to South Main in the past month, you might've noticed some gorgeous new art on the walls throughout the gym. Last week we hosted our first Gallery Night at South Main featuring work by...

Training Pyramids and Why They Rock

August 29, 2024

Do you feel a nip in the air? It may be 90 degrees this week, but we know that autumn is on the way. As the leaves start to fall, we start to kick our training into high gear. This time of year, we’re...

Lifelong Learning at The Front and Beyond

July 29, 2024

It's back to school season! While most of us aren’t heading back to campus, instead continuing our regularly scheduled programming, something about August re-ignites the want to learn new things, acqu...

Salt Lake's Summer of Expansion

June 28, 2024

In 2015, we expanded the Salt Lake Front to include rope climbing, an extensive fitness area, and full-service cafe. As we’ve grown as a community over the past decade or so, it’s time to grow the spa...

David Farkas Talks shop with Arno Ilgner

May 29, 2024

Many of you already know Mr. Farkas. He’s been with the Front for years, teaching climbing classes like Mastering 5.10 and Intro to Climbing. If you haven’t taken his classes, you’ve likely seen his f...

Our Most Legendary Events, from 2001 to Today

April 29, 2024

Since The Front opened at 1450 S 400 W in 2001, it's been hosting legendary events. Legendary as in, college kids trying to download a highlight reel and shutting down their dorm’s internet in the ear...

Four Rope Crags Worth Exploring This Spring

March 28, 2024

We know you’ve been hitting the gym all winter long in preparation for this moment: ropes season! While I know we’d all love to continue pushing our limits within these warehouse walls, with guarantee...

Making Intentional Clothing Choices this Season

February 26, 2024

Clothing may seem like an easy choice—you open your closet, throw on your most trusted pair of climbing pants, and set off for the gym without a second thought. But hear me out: more than Gorpcore, we...

High Altitude and Exercise: Part 2

November 13, 2023

Altitude stresses our bodies, impacting how we think and move when unprepared for the demands of these extreme environments. In part one, we covered the characteristics of these settings and their eff...

High Altitude and Our Body: Part 1

October 18, 2023

The mountains can be unforgiving, challenging any level of athlete. On top of unpredictable weather and extreme terrain, as you ascend to higher altitudes, changing air pressure throws our bodies into...

My 200 Pound Strength: A Story of an Athlete Named Al

August 9, 2023

I’ve always been an athlete. I proudly identified myself with the top percentage of athletes from all around the country competing in sports. My athleticism has taken me to the Junior Olympics, D1 col...

Four Keys to Effective Recovery with Kylie Frederick

June 19, 2023

When you hear the word recovery, you may immediately think of recovering from an injury. But recovery is essential to you as a weightlifter, climber, or group fitness attendee, too! Recovery allows yo...

Spring Membership Promo Learn & Earn is Here!

May 8, 2023

Learn & Earn: Technical Breakdown Learn Menu Our “learn” menu let’s you know just how you can earn points. And it’s not just classes! There are multiple ways to earn points, like attending events or c...

Creating Inclusivity: Adaptive Climbing at The Front

March 10, 2023

Rock climbing has long been seen as an extreme sport requiring strength, agility, and a daredevil attitude. However, climbing has been and continues to be a sport for all. The idea of adaptive climbin...

Share the Love: It’s Friendship February

February 1, 2023

It’s Friendship February! Traditionally, this is a month filled with pink and red hearts and cheap chocolate treats, but more importantly, it’s the perfect month to expand your friendship circle...and...

Sticking To Your New Year's Resolutions

December 22, 2022

It's January, which means the Front is filled with old and new climbers, yoga enthusiasts, and those looking for new hobbies to get them stronger. We love the extra company! And we love hearing your r...

The Front's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

December 1, 2022

The holiday season is in full swing, and you know what that means! Shopping for loved ones. Although we don't believe that material items are the only way to show your love and appreciation for family...

Impact Update Fall 2022

November 8, 2022

At the Front, we pride ourselves on being so much more than a gym. We truly care about about supporting, uplifting, and growing our surrounding community of both climbers and not-yet-climbers. Program...

Tai Chi: A Mysterious Answer

September 1, 2022

Few things in this world are so misunderstood as tai chi chuan. Over the years I think I must have heard all of the guesses; it’s a dance, it’s a calisthenic exercise, it’s a martial art that doesn’t...

Yoga: A Journey in Self-Acceptance

June 21, 2022

When I first started practicing yoga, I never thought it would invite me to look at the stories I tell myself, allow me to dismantle my life, and question everything I ever thought. When we hear the w...

Studying Ashtanga: Sarah Jane's Yoga Training in Mysore India

April 1, 2022

Jiu-Jitsu and Coffee with The Front's Molly Jimenez

March 21, 2022

3 Reasons You Should Try Group Fitness at The Front

March 2, 2022

How to Stay Warm for Winter Climbing at the Crag

February 11, 2022

Adaptive Climbing Returns to The Front with a New Team of Staff Members

February 7, 2022

Self-Massage Tips for Climbers by Rogue Rehab Massage Therapist Josh Welborn

January 20, 2022

Avalanche Safety Guidelines from Mountain Medical Academy

January 7, 2022

Partner Highlight: Volunteers of America, Utah

November 30, 2021

Front Setter Zach Galla Crushes One of Utah's Hardest Boulders

November 16, 2021

Don’t Train in Vain: Demystifying The Front’s Training Tools

October 29, 2021

5 Steps to Picking Your Fall Project

October 15, 2021

What Can Happen if You Push Through a Minor Injury

October 4, 2021

A Message from Archie

September 20, 2021

The Front's Community Climbing Groups

August 28, 2021

Bouldering Etiquette: Part 2

August 23, 2021

The Good And Bad Of Climbing's Olympic Debut

August 10, 2021

Bouldering Etiquette: Part 1

July 27, 2021

The Crossover Between Jiu-Jitsu and Climbing by Kelsey Hanson

July 13, 2021

Strength Training: Why It Matters for Mountain Athletes by Trainer Erin Storck

June 28, 2021

Salt Lake City World Cups 2021: Recap

June 9, 2021

Top 5 Nutrition Mistakes Climbers Make - Hayden James of Satiate Nutrition

May 18, 2021

Why Choose Physical Therapy? By Adam Schiltz of Rogue Rehab

May 3, 2021

Class in Session: Your Best Rest

April 16, 2021

Give your “Summer Body” New Meaning

March 9, 2021

Spring is right around the corner. This is the time of year we start daydreaming of cool mountain lakes, desert climbing trips, and adventures deep into the backcountry. Occasionally, our daydreams tu...

Meet the BIPOC at The Front Leadership Members

February 18, 2021

BIPOC at The Front Last summer The Front made a pledge to diversity in its community by committing to the inclusion of Black, indigenous, and climbers of color. With the help of our members, BIPOC at...

The Thick and Thin of Climbing Shoes

January 11, 2021

Have you noticed that many climbing shoe companies offer a "men's" and "women's" version of their shoes? What gives? Although men's and women's foot shape and size vary, does it really make a signific...

Class in Session: Skills and Drills

January 6, 2021

Just about any activity in climbing could be described as a skill, but if your goal is improving your climbing performance, you’ll want to focus in on the following three: 1. Movement 2. Technical Sys...

Social Distance and Send

January 4, 2021

We currently asking guests and members to keep social distancing protocols at the top of mind. There may be times when your favorite route already has climbers on either side, or an area has already r...

Youth Climbing Improves Physical & Mental Health

November 16, 2020

Climbing Improves Performance The Front’s youth programs create an exciting and inclusive environment where participants can have fun, make friends, and improve their well-being. The physical activity...

Class In Session: Plan It Right

November 13, 2020

In this new education series, our Adult Programming Manager, David Farkas, will be supplementing our climbing skills class curriculum with regular articles to help you get the most out of your indoor...

How To Lead Climb In A Mask

November 4, 2020

The Front requires that everyone who visits wears a mask at all times, including while climbing. Although this may be uncomfortable initially, it is also an opportunity to improve several aspects of o...

The Front J.E.D.I. Panel 2020 Recap

August 7, 2020

As a business and community we understand the necessity of listening to and learning from the voices that have been silenced and experiences that have been ignored in order to provide a safe and welco...

Introducing the Pebble Climbing App

June 20, 2020

Training Your Mind with Dan Mirsky: Visualization

June 3, 2020

If you read my last article about the powers of mental training, then odds are you’ve already discovered the benefits of using your brain to accomplish your goals. Focusing on your breathing in order...

Three Injury Prevention and Recovery Techniques

May 18, 2020

Recovery and injury prevention are just as important as having titanium fingers and a Buddha-like mind. Due to climbing’s repetitive nature, it’s common for muscles to become tight (hypertonic) and ov...

Training Your Mind with Dan Mirsky: Breathing

May 18, 2020

The mental side of climbing plays a significant role in our success or failure. Yet, it remains an area of the sport overlooked by many. This is understandable: Digging into your own psyche can be int...

The Hangboard Guide

April 28, 2020

Most climbers have a similar weak link: finger strength. It doesn’t matter how strong you are or what style you prefer, you can always have stronger fingers. Adding in one or two hangboarding workouts...

Climbing & Leave No Trace Ethics

April 28, 2020

A-to-Zs: Climbing Lingo Defined

April 21, 2020

Spread the Love to These Local Businesses

April 6, 2020

The outpouring of support from so many of our members and friends over the last month has meant the world to us and has helped keep our spirits lifted while our gyms remain closed (and lonely!). We wi...

Must-Read Climbing Books

March 23, 2020

When we’re not pullin’ plastic or crushing outside, you can most likely find us reading about climbing. Cause let’s be real: It has consumed our lives! Below is a list of climbing literature that you...

Three Benefits of Core Training 

March 3, 2020

What's Causing Your Pain?

March 2, 2020

Pain is the primary reason most seek out a physical therapist. Whether it’s a sore back, tweaked finger or pulled muscle, most climbers and athletes feel pain at some point. But what is pain? And how...

Climbing Up For Air 2020 Recap - Ogden

February 26, 2020

Climbing Up For Air 2020 Recap - SLC

February 24, 2020

Climbing Up For Air 2020 has officially wrapped up and you. ALL. CRUSHED!!! This past Sunday we witnessed 220 laps(!!) on pink dot boulder problems, an incredibly crafty crew of climbers making beauti...

Three Exercises to Improve Climbing Fitness

January 29, 2020

Okay, okay. We get it. You're strong. But you can always get stronger, even if you’re sending all our black dots. And c’mon … how many of us are crushing those? But hey! Like Baby Yoda, it IS possible...

2019 Front Line Wrap Up

January 6, 2020

The Front, previously known as The Body Shop and The Wasatch Front, has been a part of the Salt Lake climbing community since 1989. Over the past three decades our spaces and customer-base have grown...

Grades Are Guidelines, Not Gospel

December 27, 2019

Every year you hear stories of the local strongman who comes back to the States from Fontainebleau with a nagging 6C (V5 or so here in America) on their mind. These climbs were often some of the first...

Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Distillery

December 16, 2019

Colorado-native Chris Barlow moved to Utah in 1994 to pursue his career in the creative world. With more than 30 years of commercial photography experience, Chris was the Imaging Department Manager at...

Meet Our New Head Routesetter, Eddie Morillas

December 12, 2019

Marcus Cline Talks Art and Routesetting

December 3, 2019

Marcus Cline began climbing at The Front when it was in Sandy on 9000 S, under its previous name – The Wasatch Front. After climbing for 12 years, Marcus began setting routes in 2005. While climbing a...

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

December 3, 2019

Adventure. We live it, breathe it and dream about it. But we can gift it, too! With the Wasatch mountains at our doorstep and the desert in our backyard, what better way to show your adventure buddy y...

Everybody Chalk Down

December 3, 2019

Chalk is a necessary part of climbing - it combats the sweaty effects that genetics, nervousness or stoke has on your mitts for a better grip on those tougher holds, and we would never dare try to tak...

Cafe or Office Space?

November 18, 2019

Joe Reis started climbing while in high school in Lander, Wyoming, surrounded by some of the best climbers in the world. He quickly became obsessed and even had a few sponsors. After visiting Salt Lak...

Giving Back with the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance

November 12, 2019

Little Cottonwood Canyon is easily one of my favorite places to climb in the Wasatch. Its cracks and knobs remind me of Yosemite, its old-school-style trad climbing and bolted runouts are reminiscent...

New Belay Policy for All Locations

November 11, 2019

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

A Cascades Adventure

October 4, 2019

The Front doesn’t just have members who crush, but our employees do, too! At the beginning of August, our Adult Programming Manager David Farkas traveled with our Accounting Assistant Sandy Moore to C...

Introducing Our New Neighbor - The Gail Miller Resource Center

September 27, 2019

The Gail Miller Resource Center (GMRC) is Salt Lake’s newest resource center offering aid to the city’s homeless population. Located at 242 W. Paramount Ave, the modern space is just a few blocks away...

Expanding the Competent Outdoor Climbing Community

August 27, 2019

The Outdoor Ascent Series’ (OAS) purpose is to help expand the competent outdoor climbing community in the Wasatch. Like an Avalanche 1 course, OAS aims to lay the foundation for participants to build...

Dig It!

August 24, 2019

Ogden Adaptive Climbing Day Recap

August 22, 2019

It's In Her DNA

August 21, 2019

As I sat down and spoke with one of The Front’s personal trainers and all-around badass, Erin Storck, I noticed right away a crucial trait to her success as an exercise science professional and athlet...

Meditation and ‘Being’ Happiness

August 20, 2019

Whenever one goes through airport security or any checkout counters at stores, it is almost impossible not to see the vast majority of people waiting in line with eyes glued to their cellphones. Sure,...

Gear Up for Sending Season with the Outdoor Ascent Series

August 9, 2019

Are you tired of climbing inside instead of touching real rock under the sun? Or maybe you already enjoy clipping bolts inside but want to transition outside, or even start placing your own gear. Eith...

Why a Sold-Out CSA Matters?

July 18, 2019

"Due to The Front’s dedication, Farmer Next Door has sold out for the summer season and we currently have the biggest CSA pick-up in history on Wednesday evenings at the gym,” said Jill Bell, manager...

Discover HawkWatch During Climb On

July 16, 2019

Every year, The Front offers its original Climb On youth summer camp where participants, ages 6 – 13, learn climbing fundamentals such as rope work, movement and the proper use of climbing equipment....

Climbing Up For Air 2019 Recap

February 13, 2019

Climbing Up For Air 2019 was nothing short of a monumental success for our community, the awesome organization Breathe Utah, and the future of our air quality. Not to mention, it was fun as hell! This...

TRX Training - How Hanging from the Ceiling Makes You Stronger

January 30, 2019

2018 Holiday Gift Packages

December 4, 2018

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with some fun gift packages for your family, friends, and loved ones. In the mood for something Petzl? La Sportiva? Well priced, you say? Our Gear Shop h...

Holiday Makers Market at The Front Ogden

November 22, 2018

A Holiday Recipe to Share

November 22, 2018

Well, friends, were cruising through this month of gratitude and today is a good day to be grateful for something chocolatey and delicious, don’t you think? Actually, there are few days (if any?) that...

Voting Beta: What You Need to Know for the Midterms

October 24, 2018

Registering to Vote (Make Sure You're Legit) 1. Can I register to vote online? You may register to vote online if you have a current Utah Driver's License or State ID Card. Visit vote.utah.gov to acce...

Moon, Kilter, and Tension Boards Now in The Training Room

October 23, 2018

Led by the increasing popularity of and advances made in training for climbing, we made some changes to our space this summer, all for you! We added more workout square footage and equipment, more tra...

The Newest Addition to The Front Family

October 17, 2018

We are ecstatic to announce that construction on our new ground-up facility in the Salt Lake Valley has officially commenced! Our new, full-service facility is being built, as always, with you in mind...

Which Yoga Class is Best For You?

September 25, 2018

Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits every body and every mind. It is a great solution to stress, anxiety, and depression. We offer many different styles - we all face each day as a slightly diff...

All About Locking Carabiners

September 25, 2018

Take a seat. I think it’s time we had a talk… I’m sure you have a lot of questions, and it’s only natural to be a little hesitant or curious. There can be a lot of confusion with how to smoothly opera...

Pakistan Climbing Trip Report

September 18, 2018

Healthy Eating Tips

September 10, 2018

Namaste, yogis of The Front! Let’s talk about eating. As much as yoga is seen as a means of purifying and strengthening our bodies through physical exercise and postures, there are other tools, practi...

Wait, downward facing dog is a RESTING posture?

September 5, 2018

The Success in Failure - Climbing the Lotus Flower Tower

August 27, 2018

What defines success in a climb? Do you have to send your project/route? Or is it just coming back home safe? In truth, alpine climbing is about the process as much as it is about the adventure itself...

8th Annual Member Appreciation Party Recap

August 22, 2018

Feeling Stressed?

August 21, 2018

Stress is out there, and there’s really no avoiding it. Feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed - some of the time - is part of the deal. Stress is necessary for our survival. Our ancestors needed...

Global Climbing Day | The Front Salt Lake City

August 21, 2018

2018 Climbing is for everyone! THANK YOU To everyone who joined us for Global Climbing Day at The Front! We were honored to partner with The North Face in a celebration of the sport we love. Their cam...

A Look Into Yoga Teacher Training

August 14, 2018

We are already ⅓ of the way through our 2018 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training! A group like this becomes close very quickly, and the relationships formed soon turn into friendships. We are really loving...

Ogden Boulder Field | Trip Report

August 8, 2018

Ogden is bustling with close to 90K residents and growing quickly. Not all the residents are climbers, but that’s likely because they haven’t been to our gym yet ;)! We all remember that one good clim...

Guru Purnima - Pathway to Higher Possibilities

August 7, 2018

Our extraordinary Front yoga community member, Rohit Nair provided this week’s blog post about Guru Purnima -- On July 27, we celebrated Guru Purnima which happens on the first full moon during the Da...

Asanas, Vinyasas, and Matsyasanas

July 31, 2018

Ashtanga yoga is a system of asanas and vinyasas. Asanas are yoga postures strung together in a specific order with clearly defined movements. These movements occur simultaneously with either an inhal...

Open Qualifiers & Finals | Di'namik 2018

July 17, 2018

Since 2013, Di'namik has brought some of the biggest names in the business to Salt Lake City to compete for the title of Di'namik Bouldering Championship. Each year, the cash purse for the pros gets b...

Citizens Comp & Courtyard Party | Di'namik 2018

July 17, 2018

Petzl's Di'namik Bouldering Championships was better than ever thanks to YOU, our route setters and staff, and our awesome sponsors! Di'namik's sponsors made a lot of people happy (as you can see belo...

July Shala News & A Daikon Roll Recipe

July 2, 2018

In The Shala Brian Forman is going to be attending Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor’s 200-hour Teacher’s Intensive Training July 8th through August 5th. We are super excited for him to have an amazing...

Flexibility Tips & Oil Baths

June 19, 2018

Summer is here and, in our Shala, we couldn’t be happier! We are observing the sun’s melting effects on our bodies. Our students are easily doing asanas that seemed impossible in the cold winter. We h...

Climbing Ropes: Does Size Matter?

June 5, 2018

You bet it does. In fact, there is more to consider than just size when buying a rope! Ultimately, the style of climbing you choose to do will help you determine what rope to choose. Before we get int...

Farmer Next Door CSA at The Front

May 30, 2018

A 13-week CSA Share with Farmer Next Door Starts on June 6th! Every basket from Farmer Next Door holds a variety of lush veggies, fruits, eggs, cheese, deliciously baked bread, and the key to keeping...

What is Yin Yoga All About?

May 30, 2018

The 2018 Shindig

May 15, 2018

The Front has a deep appreciation for our trails and the environment that surrounds our beautiful city. We've partnered with the Ogden Trails Network for several years to help provide maintenance on m...

All About Vinyasa at the Front YogaLoft

May 1, 2018

Vinyasa. Oh, how we love you! You’re fun to say out loud (go ahead… rhymes with Mufasa) and you’re fun to do. And… sometimes you’re challenging… sometimes you’re hot and sweaty and REALLY challenging....

Benefits of Yoga for Climbing

April 20, 2018

Ever wonder why there are always yoga classes in climbing gyms? It’s because the two go together like cake and ice cream. Yoga can elevate your climbing game to the next level. Here are 5 reasons to f...

Namaste in Nepal & in the YogaLoft

April 13, 2018

-Namaste- The light in me honors the light in you. My soul honors your soul. The divine in me bows to the divine in you. In 2014, I hopped on a plane to Nepal to have myself a walkabout. This particul...

What is Vinyasa?

April 9, 2018

Vinyasa is a breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. For example, in the Ashtanga version of Surya Namskara A (Sun Salutation), there are nine vinyasas. The first vinyas...

Triassic - Land of a Thousand Boulders

March 28, 2018

#THEWILDFRONT Rock Type: Sandstone Distance from Salt Lake: 2.5 hours Directions: Check out Mountain Project Pros: Escape the crowds, a boulder for every skill level, awesome sandstone, dense and walk...

Climbing Shoe Rubber, The True Sticky Icky

March 23, 2018

With the creation of sticky rubber came a new age of climbing shoes. Boreal was perhaps the first company to produce the sticky rubber we know and love in 1979. Soon after, the shoes got in the hands...

More Women in Politics | Shireen Ghorbani

March 21, 2018

The Front is hosting a night of coffee, cookies and Q&A with a candidate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, Shireen Ghorbani. We jump at any opportunity, as should you, to meet our potential repre...

Gerrymandering in Utah

March 6, 2018

Volunteers will be at The Front on the evening of Thursday March 8th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm to conduct voter registration and gather signatures for the Better Boundaries ballot initiative – this citize...

Big Top's Cosmic Boulder Bash Recap

February 27, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: BIG TOP'S STRUCK EARTH ON FRIDAY FEB 23RD SEE THE DAMAGE AND HEAR THE POV OF A SURVIVOR! "Big Top’s Cosmic Boulder Bash had landed in Ogden a few hours before I happened upon the damage...

The Extremely Popular Boris

February 19, 2018

Hi, my name is Boris. Most people know me by my extremely popular Instagram handle, Boris\The\Sneak. My name sounds Russian, but I'm far from it. I'm a four-year-old English Mastiff Great Dane mix. I...

Climbing Up For Air Event Recap

February 16, 2018

Running Up For Air, a do-good endurance challenge founded by local ultra-athlete Jared Campbell as a personal experiment, has grown over the last several years to become a bonafide fundraising event w...

Cam A Lot Or A Little?

February 15, 2018

What really is trad and where did these cams come from? Well, the original camming device was called a “Friend” developed by Ray Jardine in 1978. Eventually, they became a major production for the Uni...

USAC Bouldering Nationals Recap

February 9, 2018

Every year, the top boulderers in the country come together for the USA Climbing Bouldering Open National Championships. Over two days of fierce qualifying rounds, the field of more than 100 competito...

Speaker Series: Climbing Nutrition

February 8, 2018

Dr. Shannon O'Grady will be at The Front this Thursday, February 15th at 6PM to teach us about fueling for our beloved sport of climbing, but we couldn't wait to pick her brain! We asked her a few nut...

Celebration of Love - Bhakti Yoga & Heart Openers

February 8, 2018

As we close in on Valentine's day, the holiday for the celebration of love, let us look into the yoga of love and devotion; Bhakti Yoga and also a common heart opening family of asanas; backbends. Bha...

Improving Air Quality Through Education

February 2, 2018

This story was originally written in support of our 2019 CUFA event, which took place on Sunday, Feb 10th 2019. Learn more about our yearly Climbing Up for Air event here. If you’ve been tuned into ou...

Speaker Series: HawkWatch International

February 2, 2018

Wildlife advocate Eric Chabot is formally inviting you to join him this Thursday for the next edition of our Winter Speaker Series. If Eric looks familiar to you, it's probably because you've seen him...

A Lifelong Pursuit

January 31, 2018

The more you learn, the more you realize how much more there is to learn. A couple of us are in Boulder, Colorado this week studying with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor (pictured below) in a 5-day yo...

A Saving Grace for Tight Hamstrings

January 26, 2018

Tight hamstrings? Read on. A balanced asana practice includes moving the body in a number of ways including stretching lengthwise, forward folding, back bending, twisting, balancing and inverting. Let...

The Origins of Running Up For Air

January 25, 2018

We at The Front are super lucky to claim Salt Lake City as our home base. The valley gives us warm summer nights, mild winter temps (especially this year!) and unrivaled access to world-class skiing a...

Chalkaholism, A Serious Condition

January 22, 2018

Magnesium, fluffy puffy, dry hand, the French blow, do these terms sound familiar? Scientifically, these white powdery substances are known as chalk. People have been drying their hands with chalk for...

Sanskrit, The Language of Yoga

January 17, 2018

Sanskrit is the language of yoga. Also the language of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism, this amazing and beautiful tongue shares some very old common roots with English. Sanskrit literally mea...

Success Story: Falling Without Fear

January 11, 2018

The Front’s first falling clinic concluded last Wednesday (Jan. 10th) with participants learning how to assess risk, fall more comfortably, and push themselves to new heights on challenging climbs. On...

A Deeper Look Into Ashtanga Yoga

January 11, 2018

Ashtanga Yoga is a Method Ashtanga Yoga is an 8-limbed system which, when properly used, helps the individual attain a state of absorption into Samadhi (enlightenment) in which one's true self joyfull...

How to Stand Up for Bears Ears

December 18, 2017

Bears Ears Needs No Defense, Only Defenders One year ago this month, President Obama set aside over 1.3 million acres of land in southeastern Utah protecting a wealth of Native American archeological...

Get To Know Your Space: Moonboard

December 12, 2017

Training for Climbing at The Front Ogden One of the newest additions to The Front’s second floor training space is our very own Moonboard! What is a Moonboard, you ask? Going beyond a traditional syst...

Seriously, What is Mysore Yoga?

December 11, 2017

A Brief History The Ashtanga Yoga method is built around Mysore style practice named after Mysore, India, where the method became popularized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Jois was an Indian yoga master an...

Yoga and the Moon's Connection

December 4, 2017

Did you know yoga and the moon are deeply connected? Being about 70% water, we are affected by the moon phases according to the laws of gravity. In Ashtanga, we take rest from our daily Mysore practic...

Member Spotlight: Garrett & Valentina

November 28, 2017

#THEWILDFRONT One of these climbers is a traveling nurse. The other, in school for nursing while she practices massage therapy. However, that common thread isn’t what brought the adventurer from Chile...

Behind Every Send is a Great Belay

November 7, 2017

I watch a lot of belayers, it’s part of working in a gym. One of the things I’ve noticed over the past year is that we climbers are pretty inconsistent in our application of belay skills. Watch a seas...