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 […]
My 200 Pound Strength: A Story of an Athlete Named Al
I’ve always been an athlete. I proudly identified myself with the top percentage of athletes from all around the country competing in sports. My athleticism has taken me to the Junior Olympics, D1 college sports, and even my current career as the Group Fitness Manager at The Front Climbing Club. I always followed what my […]
Four Keys to Effective Recovery with Kylie Frederick
When you hear the word recovery, you may immediately think of recovering from an injury. But recovery is essential to you as a weightlifter, climber, or group fitness attendee, too! Recovery allows your muscles to repair and your muscle glycogen (energy stores) to refill. Both of these are key components to athletic performance and getting […]
What Can Happen if You Push Through a Minor Injury
Stiffness? Cramping? Are those signs of an impending injury? Are minor annoyances like stiffness or cramping signs of a more severe injury to come? How do you know when it’s time to see a physical therapist instead of continuing to climb through it? (And how many of us are guilty of the second one?) In […]
A Message from Archie
Hey, everyone! I’m Archie! You’ve probably seen me around The Front, playing in the SLC courtyard or begging for scraps of your lunch (especially if you’re eating bacon). I’m a three-year-old Heeler mix, which means I’m probably part Australian Cattle Dog, and probably part alien too. My favorite game is to steal stuff I’m not […]
The Crossover Between Jiu-Jitsu and Climbing by Kelsey Hanson
Over the past year of introducing members of the community to the Jiu-Jitsu Collective at The Front, I’ve found that the reactions to the new offering all seem to fall into one of three categories. The least surprising is the look of mild confusion as the apparent contrast between a nominally non-contact sport and a full-on combat martial art […]
