Meet Our New Head Routesetter, Eddie Morillas
Originally from Agoura Hills in southern California, Eddie has been climbing for most of his life. He pulled pockets at Malibu Creek State Park, then climbed in the Sierras while attending UC Santa Cruz. After 15 years exploring and climbing in California, Eddie moved to Salt Lake City in 2015 to join the routesetting team […]
Marcus Cline Talks Art and Routesetting
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 and setting, Marcus was always drawing, painting or pursuing any other outlet for his creativity. He’s not just a […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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 you love them than with some new gear that’ll facilitate fun? And what’s a more thoughtful way to […]
Everybody Chalk Down
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 take that white powder away from you lest we lose a finger. But! Chalking up is not a […]
New Belay Policy for All Locations
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
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 Cascades National Park to summit Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier and Southeast Ridge. Along the way, they experienced perfect weather, beautiful summit […]
Expanding the Competent Outdoor Climbing Community
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 off to have a better outdoor experience when they head to the crags near Salt Lake and beyond. The class began as […]
Gear Up for Sending Season with the Outdoor Ascent Series
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. Either way, the Outdoor Ascent Series, in partnership with The Backcountry Pros, is for you! This program features several classes that cover outdoor sport climbing fundamentals […]
Discover HawkWatch During Climb On
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. During this process, kids learn problem solving, goal setting, self-awareness and perseverance, all while making friends and exploring new talents in a […]
2018 Holiday Gift Packages
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 has a surprise for everyone! Check out the holiday package deals below and stay tuned on Instagram for the 12 Days of Crimpsmas […]
