Member Hub
A Front membership gives you a LOT of access, benefits, and amenities.
We’ve got all the deets for you below so you don't miss a thing - select a section to find what you need.
Can’t find the answers you’re looking for? Get in touch with us through one of the many options on the Contact Us page.
Member Bennies
Bennies, benefits, Benjamins – it’s all the same to us!
Member Bennies can be earned by any member. Whether you’re a kiddo or an adult, on a two-week membership or annual… you can earn and redeem Member Bennies!
Member Bennies can be earned by any member.
Whether you’re a kiddo or an adult, on a two-week membership or annual… you can earn and redeem Member Bennies!
Member Bennies cannot be earned by guests or punch card holders. Member Bennies are void on membership termination. If you re-sign up for membership within thirty days of termination, we’ll waive your initiation fee and give you back your Bennies!
Membership Changes
If you want to freeze for a few months or cancel, just let us know before the first of the month by filling out the form below. Full freeze and cancellation policy terms can be found in your original membership agreement.
Pebble
Bring your membership to life with Pebble Climbing.
- Get up-to-date information on setting - you'll know exactly how long you have to send that project
- Effortlessly zoom-able maps help you navigate the full gym
- Record your climbs to track progress
- Use the Partner Finder to link up with a new belay buddy, ping pong pal, boulder bestie, or any other activity in the gym
- Complete Pebble Pyramids to support training and earn Bennies
- Use the outdoor map to find and record your outdoor sends
- Play Hive with friends to shake up your weekly meetups
Retail Highlights
This month, we're highlighting outdoor gear!
get 30% back in member bennies on ropes, harnesses, crashpads, brushes, chalkbags, chalk, and skin products!
Members get 30% back in Bennies on a new category of gear shop goodies each month! That’s an additional 20% on top of your standard 10%. Bennies are just like your other gear shop dividend, but you can spend it all year round. We would never limit you like that.
The Impact Coalition
This gym gives a heck. Add a small monthly donation to a local nonprofit to your membership dues— we match every dollar donated. Meet the nonprofits and sign up below.
Route Setting
Climbing & Setting FAQ
What is good gym etiquette?
Look at an entire problem before getting on the wall. This ensures the route doesn’t intersect with another climber’s route and helps to avoid running into someone already on the wall.
When on the wall, stay at least an arm’s length away from others and outside of their fall zones. Again, this is helped by looking at the routes other climbers are on before getting on the wall. Problems overlap and one problem may end directly above where another begins. Stay out of the fall zone!
Down climb a boulder problem, when possible. Every fall is a ground fall, so reduce the potential impacts by downclimbing rather than jumping off, when possible. If you do jump, please check underneath you to make sure no one is in your fall zone. There is no way to guarantee a safe fall while bouldering, but techniques have been developed over the years that may mitigate some injury risks. Attempt to fall in a controlled manner and use the following general falling guidelines:
- Spot your landing before releasing to ensure it is clear and there is enough landing space.
- Stay relaxed and attempt to absorb the landing while bent knees rolling to your butt, back or side if needed.
- Avoid extending your arms to catch your fall. If you’d like to learn more about bouldering, ask our front desk staff about taking a class.
Do not climb barefooted.
Do not wear climbing shoes into the bathroom.
Minimize chalk usage by shaking excess chalk in the chalkbag, not blowing it into the air. Better yet – give liquid chalk a try!
In the route climbing area, place water bottles and other personal items next to the wall, not in the middle of the floor.
What do the colored dots at the beginning of each route mean? And why aren't there any tape tick marks?
The dot at the base of a route serves as a general guideline for what to expect. Like many other gyms, The Front’s grading system is intentionally broad to compensate for the individuality of climbing grades. The dots are present to guide one’s time in the gym, not impose a judgement of climbing ability.
The Front uses a dot system to mark the difficulty level of a route. Generally, yellow is the easiest, blue is intermediate, green is experienced, pink is advanced, red is expert and black is hard… Yoda hard. The dots are placed at the beginning of each route and often indicate the starting hold. Posters in each climbing area will tell you how hard the ratings are numerically for both bouldering and roped climbing.
Once you choose a route to climb, follow the color of the starting hold(s) to the top of the climb. Using all of the same color holds to mark a route makes it easier to follow and is more environmentally friendly than taping underneath every single hold.
How often are the routes reset?
We have over 350 roped routes across all of our gyms, and reset all of them every ten weeks - that's the fastest resetting in the Wasatch!
How can I leave feedback for the setters?
You can leave feedback on individual climbs on the Pebble Climbing app, or you can leave general feedback on the Route Setting form found on the Contact Us page.
Am I required to use an Assisted Braking Device while belaying?
Yes! We believe assisted braking devices (ABDs) are an important step forward in the evolution of climbing gear. ABDs provide an extra function to the belay device, that if used properly can help reduce the chances of a belay failure. (An example of an ABD is Petzl’s GriGri.)
Do I need to pass a test to rope climb?
Yes! You must pass our top-rope belay test if you are top-roping and our auto belay test if you'd like to auto belay. You must pass our lead climb and lead belay test if you would like to lead climb.
You are required to wear our harness tags when in the rope climbing area if you pass the tests.
Don’t worry if you don’t know how to belay or lead climb, or if you haven’t done it in a while. We offer top-rope orientation classes and lead classes. Learn more about climbing classes here.
How tall are the climbing walls?
Our bouldering walls reach up to 17 feet high. The tallest section of the roped walls is 70 feet high at Salt Lake City! Other roped sections at SLC are about 50 feet high. South Main's roped walls are about 60 feet tall, and Ogden's are about 40.
Setting Blogs
Your Full Benefits
Monthly Buddy Pass
As a member, you receive a free buddy pass on the first of each month. Buddy pass users also get a free gear rental package. Passes don’t accrue, so be sure to use them!
Unlimited Classes
Members can attend unlimited climbing, yoga, group fitness, tai chi, Jiu-Jitsu, and ceramics classes. We have classes for everyone, from the beginner to the expert.
All Front Location Access
Your membership gives you access to our gyms in downtown Salt Lake, in Ogden, and on South Main street in Millcreek. Every location has their own distinct personality - explore them all!
Monthly Events
It's easy to make friends here! Come hang out at a competition, workshop, or event at Salt Lake, Ogden, or South Main. Members get discounts on many of them!
Studio 1396
Front members get exclusive access to open studio at Studio 1396, our sister ceramics and art space. Ceramics builds both your fine motor skills and your creative muscles - have you tried a class yet?
10% Back in the Gear Shop
Members receive 10% back in Member Bennies on all full priced retail purchases over $15. Learn more about Bennies here.
Community Groups
Our community groups are run by members just like you, FOR members just like you! A Front membership means getting to attend every meetup with ease. Meet the current groups here.
