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, […]
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 […]
A Perfect Day at The Front
Imagine this – no responsibilities, the whole day to yourself, you could do anything. The thought hits you, you could spend the WHOLE day at the gym! (I know I would). Every Front location offers tons of classes, activities, areas for work and rest, and opportunity to meet new friends, it would be easy to […]
Belay Tips You Won’t Get In Class
Climbing can seem overwhelming when first getting into the sport. There’s tons of terms, different types of climbing, specific techniques, and what seems like a million different types of gear. Not to mention you’re dealing with all the adrenaline from those big, tall walls, which can make anyone nervous – it’s a seemingly never-ending mountain […]
The Climber’s Sole: A Guide to Your Perfect Shoe
Whether you’re scaling multipitch mountains or throwing some powerful moves on the indoor bouldering wall, climbing shoes are an essential piece of gear for any climber. The right shoe can offer support, stability and endurance for whatever you want to climb. With so many options available and even the best shoes only lasting a few […]
Gift Guide 2024: Experiences That Last a Lifetime
Sometimes gifting can be difficult, especially for those who seem to have everything they need, but The Front is here to help. While most of us love receiving and gifting new items, I personally love to give experiences, or items that allow experiences to be had. This way, I can create and cherish lifelong memories […]
The Impact Coalition Is Calling this Giving Tuesday
It’s giving season, and with a donation through the Impact Coalition, you can turn every day into Giving Tuesday. There are lots of reasons that The Front members are so great; their taste for adventure, their broad range of personalities that fit seamlessly into one great community, their undying love for the sport! But one […]
Meet the Rotating Art Program Committee
If you’ve been to South Main in the past month, you might’ve noticed some gorgeous new art on the walls throughout the gym. Last week we hosted our first Gallery Night at South Main featuring work by Ron Winsett. His photographic prints of our Great Salt Lake are the first to be placed throughout the […]
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 […]
