David Farkas Talks shop with Arno Ilgner
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 friendly face at the Front Desk or chatted with him in the Rumsy’s cafe. This past fall, David interviewed climbing legend […]
The Front’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
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 and friends, we also realize that gift-giving can be a fun and easy way to show off that holiday […]
The Thick and Thin of Climbing Shoes
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 significant enough difference when you’re choosing your next climbing shoes, beyond aesthetics? While some brands market their shoes toward a specific gender, […]
Class in Session: Skills and Drills
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: Movement Technical Systems Mental and Emotional Focus This post will explore skilled movement and exercises you can practice to you improve it. We will address technical systems and […]
