Please Join us for a free slide presentation with Mike Libecki & special guest, Jay Beyer.

The Black Diamond Store is located @
2092 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-0233
email: bdstore@bdel.com

Climber 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!

2007/2008 Event Season concludes with St. Patty’s Pump on March 8!

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, 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.

Check out SprayMovie.com for more info.

Via 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.

Thursday, 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 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.

More here….

From an email:

Commence your Holiday Crushing at Crux-mas on December 8!

Petzl, Backcountry.com, Revolution, Asana, Sterling Ropes, Pro Bar, Evolv, Salt Lake Running Co., Desert Edge Brewery, Rock and Ice

So.. you might be sitting there asking yourself, “hmmm what is this latest bulletin on utahclimbers.com and what does this have to to with utahclimbers?” Well, simply put..this is an open invite to a great party complete with live music, cheap drinks and a bunch of great raffle items. All proceeds go to the Utah Scorpions Wheelchair rugby team who just so happen to include Salt Lake climbin’ old schooler Matt Lund. The event is being sponsored by numerous climbing companies who’ve also contributed prizes for a raffle.

Profits from this event will go towards sending the Scorpions to different regional competitions and covering equipment expenses. Think you went though a lot of tape the last time you taped up for that Indian Creek classic? Well.. try going through two rolls a week practicing rugby! So come help out the team, hang out with friends you only see at the crag (or in my case the gym) and contribute to a great cause!

Come support the Utah Scorpions at Club Vegas on Thursday, November 15th at 8:00PM!

-Deric

PDF Poster for the event can be found here.

From an email:

THE FRONT CLIMBING CLUB

Pre-registered climbers are guaranteed a screamingly rad t-shirt.

Saturday October 20th, 2007

The Salt Lake Climbers’ Alliance (SLCA) is pleased to announce that the next local Adopt-a-Crag Day will take place on October 20, 2007 in lower Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). Working with the Wasatch Cache National Forest Salt Lake District and the Access Fund, we will be focusing on improving and cleaning up the climbing areas and trail network from lower LCC and all the way up to White Pine. The event is being sponsored by The Front Climbing Club and Momentum Climbing LLC. Additional sponsorship by Revolution, Black Diamond, Petzl, Backcountry.com, Exum, ProBar and Solid Rock.

Adopt-A-Crag Day is part of a national effort promoted by the Access Fund which unites local climbing communities, encourages partnerships with local land managers and landowners towards the conservation of climbing areas.

This year’s Adopt-a-Cray Day marks the first of several future projects that will focus on climbing infrastructure improvement in LCC. These projects will not only benefit climbers, but all groups that enjoy the LCC trails and open space.

Projects for this year’s event tentatively include:

• Trail improvement and slope re-vegetation at the park and ride
• Trail improvement around the Pipeline trail
• General, area clean-up
• Restoration of the bridge leading to the Pentapitch area, Great White Icicle and the Hidden Forest area
• Graffiti removal in various areas in the canyon
• Replacing old climbing hardware

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. This is your chance to give back to this important climbing resource and help make it a better place. This event will help the climbing community self manage public resources; build good-will with land owners, managers, and other user groups as well as strengthen the climbing community.

The work will be organized in two shifts, from 8am to noon and from 1 to 5pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided and there will be a raffle/give-away with tons of great prizes from our sponsors.

• Meet at the park and ride at the base of LCC at 8 am for the morning shift.
• Meet at the park and ride at noon for a lunch break.
• Meet at the park and ride at 1 pm for the afternoon shift.

Volunteers should dress appropriately (long pants and sturdy boots are recommended) and they should bring their own water. Please car pool as there is limited parking in the canyon.

Please click the link below to sign-up as a SLCA Adopt-a-Crag volunteer:

http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/volunteer/volunteer.html

The SLCA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer run organization which exists to promote climbing opportunities, preserve local access and encourage stewardship of the environment.

The Access Fund is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment. Preserving the opportunity to climb and the diversity of the climbing experience are fundamental to the mission of the Access Fund.

14th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Fundraising Party
Black Diamond - 2084 East 3900 South, SLC, UT
Fund-raising Dinner, Thursday, Sept 20, 2007 - 6:00pm
Food by Rico, music by Red Top Wolverine Show.
Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door, available beginning September 5th at the Black Diamond Store

When: September 13 - 16, 2007
Where: Salt Lake City, UT

Help fight ovarian cancer by registering for the 6th Annual HERA (Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness) Climb For Life Celebration and enjoy a weekend of climbing fun while fundraising for a good cause!

Whether you’re a beginner or just returned from Mount Everest, everyone is welcome to participate. It’s an awesome weekend of climbing with pros, Learn to Climb Clinics with Exum Utah, parties, film festival presented by Climbing Magazine, giveaways, food, live music and more. Money raised goes to find a cure for ovarian cancer. ( At least 85% of the money raised is given away)

You will join pro climbers that include Katie Brown Nancy Feagin, Stephanie Forte, Lisa Gnade, Nate Gold, Brittany Griffith, Cara Liberatore, Chris Lindner, Alli Rainey, Kate Rutherford and more for some awesome climbing in canyons surrounding Salt Lake – Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and American Fork.

Never climbed before? No problem! Get 2 free days of instruction from the best – Exum Utah. Just check learn to climb on the registration form.

Registration Fee $65 | Fundraising Minimum $100

Get Started Now!
Step 1: Register Online early to guarantee your spot as space is limited

Step 2: Receive and customize your FREE Personal Donation Webpage

Step 3: Invite others to visit your Personal Donation Webpage!

Questions? Contact:
Hilary Silberman
Administrative Director
National Event Coordinator
HERA FOUNDATION
h. 801- 583-2348
c. 801-245-9767
hilary A T hughes.net

When: Wednesday September 5th, 7:30 PM
Where: Tower Theatre, 876 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
Tickets: Tower Theatre and Momentum Climbing

King Lines

Presented by Petzl & Momentum Climbing. Hosted by Mike Call.

Where: The Front Climbing Club - 1450 S 400 W Salt Lake City, Utah
When: Friday August 10, Pro qualifiers - 3 PM to 8 PM at The Front
When: Saturday August 11, Citizens’ comp - 11 AM to 2 PM (check-in at 10 AM) at The Front
When: Saturday August 11, Pro finals - 6 PM to 9 PM at the Shiloh Inn - 206 S. West Temple
Info: Boulderingcomps.com and The Front website.

Registration for the Citizens’ Competition is $40.
  - $5 discount for Front members.
  - $5 discount if you register before August 8, 2007.

Register for the citizens’ comp early, don’t throw a wobblette because you procrastinated and missed your chance to save $5.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, register for the Pro Qualifiers. Registration for the pro comp is only $50 ($70 after Friday July 27th). Spectator entry is free for the Pro Qualifiers. We will have adult beverages for sale. Don’t miss the action!

The Mammut-EMS Bouldering Championship will be held on the top of the Shilo Inn parking garage at 206 S. West Temple from 6PM-9PM. Catch the action at the Pro Finals for only $15 (FREE with a tradeshow badge). Save $5 if you compete in the Citizens’ Comp.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

The Front is looking for some energetic volunteers. Get behind the scenes of THE hottest climbing event of the year! Volunteers will have access to great schwag, get to watch the world’s best climbers up close and personal, AND receive 2 tickets to the after-party on Saturday! These tickets cannot be purchased anywhere. Volunteer and get the chance to boogie with the pros after the finals on Saturday night!

Call The Front at 801-466-7625 if you have any questions.