5th Annual Pedal Pushers film fest
May 5th, 2008
Support the SLC bike collective, buy tickets here.
Black Diamond Gear Swap and Sale
March 20th, 2008I believe the gear swap and BD sale is this weekend, I actually heard about this on the radio - if anyone from BD is out there, it would have been helpful to receive an email about the gear swap. I am subscribed to the Hotwire mailing list…..
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2nd Annual Ogden Climbfest
March 17th, 2008Jeff Lowe and OGDEN CLIMBING PARKS announce
Cassar Jewelers ClimbFest - Ogden, Utah 2008
A Celebration of Mountain Adventure Art, Literature & Environment.
Exhibits from April 3-17
Main Events April 18 & 19
We are hosting a Literary & Arts Festival where attendees can get up close and personal with climbers, authors and artists.
CALL FOR ART, LITERATURE AND PHOTO SUBMISSION.
There will be cash and product awards for literature, art and photography. Please see our website for more information. http://www.ogdenclimbingparks.com or call us at (801) 392-9181
An example of some of the featured presentations:
Dick Dorworth will be reading segments from his latest book “Night Driving.”
There will be celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Pat Ament’s “Master of Rock,” a biography of pioneer boulderer John Gill.
Ogden Climbing Parks instructional staff will be running a clinic for the public to teach the basics of bouldering.
We will have a cocktail hour at the Grand Ballroom of the Union Station where the winning art will be on display and available for purchase (if not already sold). Books will also be available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction.
Dan Schroeder, Chairman of the Ogden Sierra Club will present an idea to preserve open space by securing designated wilderness for the mountains east of Ogden.
John Bachar, one of the world’s greatest free climbers will present a slideshow.
Get more information and tickets at: http://www.ogdenclimbingparks.com (801) 392-9181 or email anastasia “A T” ogdenclimbingparks.com
Free Slide Show
February 26th, 2008Please Join us for a free slide presentation with Mike Libecki & special guest, Jay Beyer.
When: Thursday, Feb 28th, 7:00 PM
Where: The Black Diamond Store
Admission: Free
Mike will show some homemade movies from Franz Josef Land Northern Russian Islands, Papua New Guinea, and China, all in the pursuit of virgin big walls, from the largest polar bears on Earth, to eating fresh possum, to remote culture and unexplored Earth, a sweet show not to miss.
Bad Ass Photographer Jay Beyer will serve us a dessert of skiing photography from Alaska to our own back yard in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Huge Gear Raffle!
Live Bluegrass Music!
The Black Diamond Store is located @
2092 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-0233
email: bdstore@bdel.com
Misty Murphy CD Release Party
February 26th, 2008Climber and musician Misty Murphy CD release listening party, from a blog post:
CD RELEASE LISTENING PARTY!!! Come join me to celebrate the release of my new cd VENUS at Green Street Wednesday, February 27th from 7-9 pm. $5 will get you in the door and a free copy of VENUS! See you there!
St. Patty’s Pump Comp @ The Front, March 8th
February 14th, 20082007/2008 Event Season concludes with St. Patty’s Pump on March 8!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the last hoo-rah before outdoor climbing season begins. Join friends new and old for some good old fashioned plastic pulling. Wear green, or the holds won’t be the only things getting pinched!
Early registration is now open. Please! Pre-register early. This helps us plan for the event, and it will really speed your way through the check-in process on the day of the event.
Spray - SLC Premier, 2/13/08 @ The Tower
February 6th, 2008SPRAY, the fourth feature film from BS Productions, captures the true spirit of climbing. Join us for the Salt Lake City Premier of SPRAY at the Tower Theater on February 13th, 7:00pm. Filmmaker Brian Solano followed Joe Kinder and Chris Lindner on their most recent journey documenting every moment in crystal clear High Definition video. The team set out to explore the treasures of California’s northern coastline. They ventured through the delicate beaches of Arcata, the stunning limestone of the Trinity Aretes, the historical shores of Mickey’s Beach, and the alpine stone of Donner Summit. The film features numerous first ascents, including Chris Lindner’s oceanside route Window of Opportunity.
When: Wednesday, February 13th @ 7:00pm
Where: The Tower Theater, 876 E. 900 S. SLC, Utah
Cost: $12 - Tickets available at Momentum Climbing Gym, The Front Climbing Gym, or The Tower Theater
Who: Anyone psyched to watch the best Nor Cal climbing ever captured on video
Check out SprayMovie.com for more info.
Mike Libecki Year of the Rat Slideshow
January 29th, 2008Via the Mountain Hardware blog.
January 30, 2008 at 7:30 PM - Our Lady of the Snows, Alta Utah
January 31, 2008 at 7:30 PM - Our Lady of the Snows, Alta Utah
This sounds like a great event, free admission, free adult grape beverages, live music and a huge raffle. Plus, you can’t beat a setting like downtown Alta.
Cottonwood Canyons Scenic Byway Study Open House
January 24th, 2008Thursday, January 24, 2008 5-8PM at the Salt Lake City Library.
Posted in the forum by JK:
For anyone that is interested and has a chance to stop by this evening, there is a public, open house concerning this ongoing planning effort for the canyons. If you are concerned about the future of the canyons, check it out and give some feedback.
For more information, visit the project website at: http://cottonwoodsscenicbyway.webexone.com
Avalaunch Festival
January 22nd, 2008Avalaunch has been invited to be a featured event at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, January 25 and 26. Avalaunch will celebrate it’s “launching” party at The Depot featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead and more.
Two comps
January 16th, 2008In keeping in the spirit of dual posts, here are links to two upcoming comps.
First is the California comp at the Front Climbing Club, more info here: http://www.frontslc.com/website/comps/intro2.htm.
Second is the Adult National Championships at Momentum Indoor Climbing Gym, info here: http://www.momentumclimbing.com. Registration here: http://www.scsnationals.org/.
Books by utahclimbers.com members
January 14th, 2008First is a book by Christine published in November 2007, word on the mountain is that another is on the way…..
Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah’s High Country Resorts: Great Destinations by Christine Balaz
Pick up your copy here: http://www.countrymanpress.com/titles/GDSaltLake.html
Second is a book of beautiful photographs by Jansen…
Fine Art Landscape Photography, A New View of the American Landscape by Jansen Gunderson
Pick up your copy here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/161773
You should ask yourself this question - “why would I want to give my hard earned dough to some author I might see at a book signing, when I can harass these authors via private message on utahclimbers?”
2008 Romp to Stomp out breast cancer
January 8th, 2008This snowshoe series will be held at Mountain Dell Golf Course on February 2nd, 2008
For more information, please see:
Crux-mas bouldering comp, Dec 8th
November 30th, 2007From an email:
Commence your Holiday Crushing at Crux-mas on December 8!
The Front’s all-abilities Citizens’ Event Series continues with Crux-mas on Saturday, December 8. Come crank down on all new problems for all abilities. There’ll be over $4000 in schwag for raffle and division winners.
Just in time for the holidays, pre-register now and receive discount coupon codes for savings on sponsors’ products at Backcountry.com.
Hark! Come see what all the fuss is about. And, remember, it’s Better to Send, than to Receive!
Registration for Crux-mas, as well as the remainder of the Event Series, is now open. To register, go to http://www.frontslc.com/website/comps/intro2.htm
Register before December 6 and save $5!!
Pre-registered climbers are guaranteed a rad event t-shirt.
Schedule at The Front for December 5-9
Wednesday 12/5 Toprope area closed at 6PM. East half of wall closed at 9PM for hold stripping
*This is the last day to save on early registration and be guaranteed an event t-shirt
Thursday 12/6 The Front will close at 8:30PM for stripping and Crux-mas preparation
Friday 12/7 The Front will be closed for Crux-mas preparation and facility maintenance
*No yoga today
Saturday 12/8 Crux-mas All-Abilities Citizens’ Event
Check In is 10-10:45AM*
Climb from 11AM - 2PM
Awards, Prizes, and Raffle at 2:30PM
Registration and check in will reopen once the event has begun and will remain open until the event ends at 2PM.
Sunday 12/9 The Front will open at Noon for normal business hours
Go to www.frontslc.com for more info or call us at 801-466-7625. See you at Crux-mas!
Please be sure to support all of our sponsors without whom there would be no Crux-mas cheer!
Petzl, Backcountry.com, Revolution, Asana, Sterling Ropes, Pro Bar, Evolv, Salt Lake Running Co., Desert Edge Brewery, Rock and Ice
Rockreation Pilgrim Pulldown, Saturday 11/17
November 9th, 2007Mark your calendars for a comp at Rockreation on Saturday, November 17 - the Pilgrim Pulldown!
- Two sessions - 4PM and 7PM
- Dinner from Barbacoa
- Prizes from Backcountry.com and others
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Cost: $25 pre-registration, $30 the day of the comp
- Rockreation members receive a $5 discount
- More info to follow