The Front J.E.D.I. Panel 2020 Recap
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 welcoming environment for diversity. Creating an inclusive space is a priority, and we are learning that its development requires constant awareness […]
Introducing the Pebble Climbing App
Pebble Climbing was created by long-time Front member Sundev Lohr and is a new, locally-grown online platform that aims to be your definitive climbing resource. Whether you’re training in the gym, climbing outside or just need some inspiration, Pebble has the features you need. HISTORY Sundev has been thinking about a platform like this on and […]
Climbing & Leave No Trace Ethics
Being a part of the climbing community means different things to different people. For some, it’s about training and sending. For others, it’s about promoting inclusivity. For many, it’s about the friendships fostered while sharing a rope and putting their life in someone else’s hands. While we appreciate these perspectives, we also think that climbers […]
Spread the Love to These Local Businesses
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 wish we could open back up yesterday, but the realities of the current situation are still working against […]
Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Distillery
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 Backcountry and owned his own company, too. He began climbing at Rockreation in 1999 and now climbs with his family at The Front. […]
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 […]
Cafe or Office Space?
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 Lake City during the Outdoor Retailer trade show (OR) over 20 years ago, he returned – planning to stay for only […]
Introducing Our New Neighbor – The Gail Miller Resource Center
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 from The Front and can shelter up to 200 men and women in a safe, caring and effective environment. It is […]
It’s In Her DNA
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 athlete: She’s perpetually psyched. Whether it’s climbing, running, split boarding or working with others to meet theirs goals, if your name is Erin Storck, […]
