Moon, Kilter, and Tension Boards Now in The Training Room
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 training tools, and a dedicated training space, now open to all Front members and guests 16 years and older for your […]
All About Locking Carabiners
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 operate, what things go where, and all the shapes, my god, all those beautiful […]
Pakistan Climbing Trip Report
The following story was written by Front Ogden member Wyatt Edwards about his recent climbing trip to Pakistan! If you’re inspired by big mountains and alpine objectives, chances are you’ve drooled over photos of the Karakoram. With peaks such as K2, Latok, and the Trango Towers, the drooling is justified. Our crew (myself, Jackson, and […]
The Success in Failure – Climbing the Lotus Flower Tower
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. The phone calls and emails to your climbing partners as you prepare logistically and mentally for something […]
Ogden Boulder Field | Trip Report
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 climbing session that got us hooked, whether it was in a gym or on real rock. Here at The Front […]
Open Qualifiers & Finals | Di’namik 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 bigger, the prizes for citizens competitors become more epic, and the audience psych level snowballs into jumping out of seats […]
Citizens Comp & Courtyard Party | Di’namik 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 below) with their opportunity drawing prizes and throw out items during the courtyard party and finals on Saturday, June 16th! Check out the photos below to […]
Climbing Ropes: Does Size Matter?
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 into too much detail, make sure to buy a climbing rope (dynamic) instead of a static rope […]
Triassic – Land of a Thousand Boulders
#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 walkable, plenty of shade, master your mantles Cons: Just a bit of choss There are rumors that dinosaurs are lurking near Triassic, or at least it […]
Climbing Shoe Rubber, The True Sticky Icky
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 of infamous John Bachar and then it went global! Well, at least Yosemite global. After that, all […]
