From the Farm to the Front
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, his time training on Joe De Sena’s Vermont farm, and what he has his eye on next. Dennis Smith got into Spartan Racing around 2011, […]
Winter Is Coming
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 you’re anything like us, you’ve probably started at least one ski season a little, ahem, underprepared. If you’re familiar with the […]
Choose Your Class
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 beginner or an experienced vet, there is a class for everyone; but what is the best class for you? All of these […]
Training Pyramids and Why They Rock
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 interested in working to slowly scale our climbing up, working at […]
Lifelong Learning at The Front and Beyond
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, acquire more skills, and stretch our brains. There are tons of opportunities to grow this season, both inside and out, and we’re excited about every […]
Our Most Legendary Events, from 2001 to Today
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 early 2000s. Legendary as in, our metal walls shaking from noise while Alex Puccio sends her hardest during finals. Legendary […]
Four Rope Crags Worth Exploring This Spring
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 guaranteed sending temps and Yerbas just moments away, there’s a draw (or, quickdraw) to head outdoors and pull on some rock. Whether […]
Making Intentional Clothing Choices this Season
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 buy technical clothing for its intentional design, including its fiber composition. Why not take full advantage of our […]
High Altitude and Exercise: Part 2
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 effects on our body’s systems. Although there is no way to prevent these changes, there are steps we can take to make the adaptation […]
High Altitude and Our Body: Part 1
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 wack as we adjust to this environment. Trouble sleeping, difficulty breathing, and the risk of potentially life-threatening illness not only impact our sports but […]
