Three Injury Prevention and Recovery Techniques
May 18, 2020
Recovery and injury prevention are just as important as having titanium fingers and a Buddha-like mind. Due to climbing’s repetitive nature, it’s common for muscles
Training Your Mind with Dan Mirsky: Breathing
May 18, 2020
The mental side of climbing plays a significant role in our success or failure. Yet, it remains an area of the sport overlooked by many.
The Hangboard Guide
April 28, 2020
Most climbers have a similar weak link: finger strength. It doesn’t matter how strong you are or what style you prefer, you can always have
Climbing & Leave No Trace Ethics
April 27, 2020
Being a part of the climbing community means different things to different people. For some, it’s about training and sending. For others, it’s about promoting
A-to-Zs: Climbing Lingo Defined
April 20, 2020
“There’s no way that route was only a 5.9! That cruxy dyno was mega … and it’s totally chossy and runout! What a sandbag!!!” Whether
Spread the Love to These Local Businesses
April 6, 2020
The outpouring of support from so many of our members and friends over the last month has meant the world to us and has helped
Must-Read Climbing Books
March 23, 2020
When we’re not pullin’ plastic or crushing outside, you can most likely find us reading about climbing. Cause let’s be real: It has consumed our
What’s Causing Your Pain?
March 2, 2020
Pain is the primary reason most seek out a physical therapist. Whether it’s a sore back, tweaked finger or pulled muscle, most climbers and athletes
Climbing Up For Air 2020 Recap
February 24, 2020
Climbing Up For Air 2020 has officially wrapped up and you. ALL. CRUSHED!!! This past Sunday we witnessed 220 laps(!!) on pink dot boulder problems,
Three Exercises to Improve Climbing Fitness
January 29, 2020
Okay, okay. We get it. You’re strong. But you can always get stronger, even if you’re sending all our black dots. And c’mon … how
Thanks, Ember!
January 15, 2020
Yeeehaw! This past Saturday our gyms closed early so our Front, Rumsy’s and Vertical Solutions kinship could celebrate an AMAZING year. So, in true Wild West fashion,
2019 Front Line Wrap Up
January 6, 2020
The Front, previously known as The Body Shop and The Wasatch Front, has been a part of the Salt Lake climbing community since 1989. Over
Grades Are Guidelines, Not Gospel
December 27, 2019
Every year you hear stories of the local strongman who comes back to the States from Fontainebleau with a nagging 6C (V5 or so here
Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Distillery
December 16, 2019
Colorado-native Chris Barlow moved to Utah in 1994 to pursue his career in the creative world. With more than 30 years of commercial photography experience,
Meet Our New Head Routesetter, Eddie Morillas
December 10, 2019
Originally from Agoura Hills in southern California, Eddie has been climbing for most of his life. He pulled pockets at Malibu Creek State Park, then
Marcus Cline Talks Art and Routesetting
December 3, 2019
Marcus Cline began climbing at The Front when it was in Sandy on 9000 S, under its previous name – The Wasatch Front. After climbing
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
December 3, 2019
Adventure. We live it, breathe it and dream about it. But we can gift it, too! With the Wasatch mountains at our doorstep and the
Everybody Chalk Down
December 3, 2019
Chalk is a necessary part of climbing – it combats the sweaty effects that genetics, nervousness or stoke has on your mitts for a better
Cafe or Office Space?
November 18, 2019
Joe Reis started climbing while in high school in Lander, Wyoming, surrounded by some of the best climbers in the world. He quickly became obsessed
Giving Back with the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance
November 12, 2019
Little Cottonwood Canyon is easily one of my favorite places to climb in the Wasatch. Its cracks and knobs remind me of Yosemite, its old-school-style
New Belay Policy for All Locations
November 11, 2019
Rock climbing has evolved, and so has our gear, practices and systems. Though, the basic principles of responsibly venturing into the vertical world have not changed
A Cascades Adventure
October 4, 2019
The Front doesn’t just have members who crush, but our employees do, too! At the beginning of August, our Adult Programming Manager David Farkas traveled
Introducing Our New Neighbor – The Gail Miller Resource Center
September 27, 2019
The Gail Miller Resource Center (GMRC) is Salt Lake’s newest resource center offering aid to the city’s homeless population. Located at 242 W. Paramount Ave,
What Do Lattice Board Training Sessions Entail?
September 18, 2019
Tristan Mayfield is a Texas native who didn’t start taking climbing seriously until getting a Quarry membership while studying neuro and sports science at BYU
Expanding the Competent Outdoor Climbing Community
August 27, 2019
The Outdoor Ascent Series’ (OAS) purpose is to help expand the competent outdoor climbing community in the Wasatch. Like an Avalanche 1 course, OAS aims
It’s In Her DNA
August 21, 2019
As I sat down and spoke with one of The Front’s personal trainers and all-around badass, Erin Storck, I noticed right away a crucial trait to
Meditation and ‘Being’ Happiness
August 20, 2019
Whenever one goes through airport security or any checkout counters at stores, it is almost impossible not to see the vast majority of people waiting
Gear Up for Sending Season with the Outdoor Ascent Series
August 9, 2019
Are you tired of climbing inside instead of touching real rock under the sun? Or maybe you already enjoy clipping bolts inside but want to transition outside, or
Q&A with SLC Mayoral Candidate David Garbett
July 30, 2019
Being a member of The Front’s community isn’t just about eating healthy and sending your proj, it’s also about being mindful of our local and national political climate, because
Why a Sold-Out CSA Matters?
July 18, 2019
“Due to The Front’s dedication, Farmer Next Door has sold out for the summer season and we currently have the biggest CSA pick-up in history on
Discover HawkWatch During Climb On
July 16, 2019
Every year, The Front offers its original Climb On youth summer camp where participants, ages 6 – 13, learn climbing fundamentals such as rope work,
2019 Front Apparel ft. Erica Lyon Art
June 4, 2019
Local Ogden artist Erica Lyon has just finished her latest pieces for The Front Climbing Club! If her art looks familiar to you, it may be
Meet Mike Bockino – The Front’s World-Class Route Setting Boss
March 25, 2019
Mike Bockino is joining us for April’s Member Meetup on Tuesday, April 16th. He’ll be sharing a behind the scenes look into setting routes both in
Climbing Up For Air 2019 Recap
February 13, 2019
Climbing Up For Air 2019 was nothing short of a monumental success for our community, the awesome organization Breathe Utah, and the future of our
Climbing Up For Air Was a Concept Born out of Misery
January 29, 2019
One day in the winter of 2017, I found myself lingering with a co-worker after a meeting in the conference room of The Front Climbing Club…
2018 Holiday Gift Packages
December 4, 2018
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with some fun gift packages for your family, friends, and loved ones. In the mood for something Petzl? La Sportiva? Well priced, you say? Our Gear Shop…
Shala News: Saying Goodbye & Hello
December 3, 2018
We are happy and sad to announce that our beautiful and talented Rebecka Cooper is moving away to live in gorgeous southern Utah with her new husband…
Voting Beta: What You Need to Know for the Midterms
October 24, 2018
What you need to know to rock the vote in the 2018 mid-term elections. Learn about registering to vote, the midterm candidates and legislation…
Introducing: Stay Gold Photo Parlor
October 23, 2018
Meet April and Josh Judkins! They’re long-time Front members, amazing human beings, and freshly minted owners of their new vintage trailer photo booth business, Stay Gold Photo Parlor…
Moon, Kilter, and Tension Boards Now in The Training Room
October 23, 2018
Led by the increasing popularity of and advances made in training for climbing, we made some changes to our space this summer, all for you!…
The Newest Addition to The Front Family
October 17, 2018
We are ecstatic to announce that construction on our new ground-up facility in the Salt Lake Valley has officially commenced! Our new…
I Tried Kambo (Amazonian Frog Venom)
October 9, 2018
I learned about Kambo through Brandy and Charese, two very experienced yoga practitioners who have been a part of our Ashtanga program at The Front for the past couple years…
Which Yoga Class is Best For You?
September 25, 2018
Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits every body and every mind. It is a great solution to stress, anxiety, and depression. We offer many different styles…
New Group Fitness Classes
September 25, 2018
Been enjoying the group fitness classes as your newest membership perk? We have some new additions to the schedule so you can get swole every day! Check out our full schedule on our…
All About Locking Carabiners
September 25, 2018
Take a seat. I think it’s time we had a talk… I’m sure you have a lot of questions, and it’s only natural to be a little hesitant or curious. There can be a lot of confusion with how to smoothly operate…
Healthy Eating Tips & Shala Updates
September 10, 2018
Namaste, yogis of The Front! Let’s talk about eating. As much as yoga is seen as a means of purifying and strengthening our bodies through physical exercise and postures, there are…
The Success in Failure – Climbing the Lotus Flower Tower
August 27, 2018
What defines success in a climb? Do you have to send your project/route? Or is it just coming back home safe? In truth, alpine climbing is about…
Global Climbing Day | The Front Salt Lake City
August 21, 2018
Thank you to everyone that came out for Global Climbing Day! We were honored to partner with The North Face in a celebration of the sport we love…
A Look Into Yoga Teacher Training
August 14, 2018
We are already ⅓ of the way through our 2018 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training! A group like this becomes close very quickly and the relationships formed soon turn into…
Guru Purnima – Pathway to Higher Possibilities
August 7, 2018
On July 27, we celebrated Guru Purnima which happens on the first full moon during the Dakshinayana period that starts after the…
What are Asanas, Vinyasas, and Matsyasanas?
July 31, 2018
Ashtanga yoga is a system of asanas and vinyasas. Asanas are yoga postures strung together in a specific order with clearly defined…
Shala News – July & August 2018
July 24, 2018
Did you know that we have a Front Yoga Instagram account? Follow us @FrontYoga for some sweet photos and videos from our Shala! This Friday, July 27th is a full moon, which means…
Open Qualifiers & Finals | Di’namik 2018
July 17, 2018
Since 2013, Di’namik has brought some of the biggest names in the business to Salt Lake City to compete for the title of Di’namik Bouldering Championship…
Citizens Comp & Courtyard Party | Di’namik 2018
July 17, 2018
Petzl’s Di’namik Bouldering Championships was better than ever thanks to YOU, our route setters and staff, and our awesome sponsors…
Ayurveda Workshop & July Yoga Sub Schedule
July 16, 2018
Join guest Yoga, Sanskrit, and Ayurveda teacher Maria Radloff and our 2018 Yoga Teacher Training crew for a very special Ayurveda workshop…
July Shala News & A Daikon Roll Recipe
July 2, 2018
Brian Forman is going to be attending Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor’s 200-hour Teacher’s Intensive Training July 8 – August 5th. We are super excited for him to have an amazing…
Flexibility Tips & Oil Baths
June 19, 2018
Summer is here and in our shala, we couldn’t be happier! We are observing the sun’s melting effects on our bodies. Our students are easily doing asanas that seemed impossible in the cold winter…
Meet Your Yoga Teacher Training Instructors
June 8, 2018
Learn about The Front SLC’s 2018 Yoga Teacher Training instructors: Rebecka Cooper, Sarah Jane Burkholz, Sammy Brown, and Maria Radloff…
Climbing Ropes: Does Size Matter?
June 5, 2018
You bet it does. In fact, there is more to consider than just size when buying a rope! Ultimately, the style of climbing you choose to do will help you determine what rope to choose…
June Shala News
June 4, 2018
Our new Salt Lake Ashtanga Yoga apparel has arrived! We have tanks (pictured below) and hoodies hanging by the foot of the stairway – grab some new fly new threads and…
Farmer Next Door CSA at The Front
May 30, 2018
Every basket from Farmer Next Door holds a variety of lush veggies, fruits, eggs, cheese, deliciously baked bread, and the key to keeping our local community healthy and happy…
Shala News & Hip Openers
May 28, 2018
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasa is a forward fold that opens the hips and knees and lengthens the spine. The abdominal organs are toned and circulation to the pelvis is increased…
What’s Yoga Teacher Training All About?
May 15, 2018
Yoga Teacher Training is for all levels of practitioners who would like to learn more about yoga. You will make new friends and get exposure to the roots of yoga. We’ll focus on…
Yoga Teacher Training & A Studio Takeover at Lululemon
May 7, 2018
In case you haven’t heard, Front yoga instructors Sarah Jane, Rebecka Cooper, and Sammy Brown will be running a Yoga Alliance certified 300-hour…
New Front Apparel by Marcus Cline
May 4, 2018
Born and raised right here in the Salt Lake Valley, Marcus Cline is as local as they come. He spent the majority of his formative years romping around throughout the Wasatch and the deserts of…
Introducing Julia Pierson, PT, DPT
April 30, 2018
Julia Pierson, PT, DPT received her doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Utah in 2014. She grew up on a cherry farm in Traverse City, Michigan and was raised in an active…
The Innovative Beal Escaper
April 20, 2018
Beal has developed the most innovative device on the market for 2018 called the Escaper. The Escaper allows you to rappel on a single rope the entire length of the rope…
Benefits of Yoga for Climbing
April 20, 2018
Ever wonder why there are always yoga classes in climbing gyms? It’s because the two go together like cake and ice cream. Yoga can elevate your climbing game to the next level. Here are 5 reasons…
What is Vinyasa?
April 9, 2018
Vinyasa is a breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. For example, in the Ashtanga version of Surya Namskara A (Sun Salutation), there are nine vinyasas…
Just In: Front Apparel by Erica Lyon
March 30, 2018
Local Ogden artist Erica Lyon has just finished her latest pieces for The Front Climbing Club! Erica has been painting since she could stand, and early on was inspired by childhood books with illustrations…
Triassic – Land of a Thousand Boulders
March 28, 2018
There are rumors that dinosaurs are lurking near Triassic, or at least it feels like one is always just around the next big boulder. When warming up on the handful of V0-V1s in the Sweet Boulder area…
Yoga Etiquette
March 23, 2018
As the weather starts to warm up, so do our bodies, which means a lovely extra cleansing sweat when we practice yoga! Sweat on a clean body is not stinky but if someone hasn’t…
Climbing Shoe Rubber, The True Sticky Icky
March 23, 2018
With the creation of sticky rubber came a new age of climbing shoes. Boreal was perhaps the first company to produce the sticky rubber in 1979…
More Women in Politics | Shireen Ghorbani
March 21, 2018
The Front is hosting a night of coffee, cookies, and Q&A with a candidate for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Shireen Ghorbani. We jump at any opportunity, as should you, to meet our potential…
Yoga Movie Night & A Shoutout to Our Yogis
March 8, 2018
Save the Date Saturday, March 24th is Yoga Movie Night! We will have a free film screening of On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace at 6:00 pm in the yoga room. This visually striking and awe-inspiring…
Netflix & Yoga
March 2, 2018
There are a couple of new must-see yoga documentaries on Netflix right now. These are both fascinating and beautiful and give insight into the world and traditions of yoga in India. The first is On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace. Based on…
What is Guide Mode?
March 2, 2018
Since the development of the ATC (Air Traffic Controller… or at least that’s what I like to call it), climbers have been trying to make belaying safer, especially on multi-pitch routes. The old tried and trusty ATC has a few extra designs built into it…
Mudra, Yoga in Your Hands
February 23, 2018
The hands have an intimate connection with the brain, thus, the way we hold our hands can influence the way we hold our minds. Mudras are gestures or bodily positions used to affect the flow of prana in the body. Mudra can be translated as…
Climbing Up For Air Event Recap
February 16, 2018
Running Up For Air, a do-good endurance challenge founded by local ultra-athlete Jared Campbell as a personal experiment, has grown over the last several years to become a bonafide fundraising event with hundreds of participants…
What is Prana?
February 15, 2018
Prana (प्राण) is a word most of us have heard. Besides being the name of a pretty dope clothing brand that many of us at The Front are familiar with, prana (like the very similar Chinese concept of chi) has many different meanings, according to context…
Cam A Lot Or A Little?
February 15, 2018
What really is trad and where did these cams come from? Well, the original camming device was called a “Friend” developed by Ray Jardine in 1978. Eventually, they became a major production for the United Kingdom climbing brand, Wild Country…
Success Story: Cleaning Sport Anchors
February 15, 2018
With spring around the corner, The Front is helping prepare climbers who want to take their climbing skills outside. As part of our Confident Climbing Series, we’re offering a Cleaning Sport Anchors class where students learn…
USAC Bouldering Nationals Recap
February 9, 2018
Every year, the top boulderers in the country come together for the USA Climbing Bouldering Open National Championships. Over two days of fierce qualifying rounds, the field of more than 100 competitors is whittled down…
Speaker Series: Climbing Nutrition
February 8, 2018
Dr. Shannon O’Grady will be at The Front this Thursday, February 15th at 6PM to teach us about fueling for our beloved sport of climbing, but we couldn’t wait to pick her brain! We asked her a few nutrition-related questions…
Celebration of Love – Bhakti Yoga & Heart Openers
February 8, 2018
As we close in on Valentine’s day, the holiday for the celebration of love, let us look into the yoga of love and devotion; Bhakti Yoga and also a common heart opening family of asanas; backbends…
Improving Air Quality Through Education
February 2, 2018
If you’ve been tuned into our newsletters or have stopped by The Front over the last couple weeks, you’ve probably heard about our Climbing Up For Air event and Breathe Utah, a local non-profit…
Speaker Series: HawkWatch International
February 2, 2018
Wildlife advocate Eric Chabot is formally inviting you to join him this Thursday for the next edition of our Winter Speaker Series. If Eric looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen him recreating…
A Lifelong Pursuit
January 31, 2018
The more you learn the more you realize how much more there is to learn. A couple us are in Boulder, Colorado this week studying with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor in a 5-day yoga intensive…
A Saving Grace for Tight Hamstrings
January 26, 2018
A balanced asana practice includes moving the body in a number of ways including stretching lengthwise, forward folding, back bending, twisting, balancing and inverting. Let’s talk about forward folding…
The Origins of Running Up For Air
January 25, 2018
We at The Front are super lucky to claim Salt Lake City as our home base. The valley gives us warm summer nights, mild winter temps (especially this year!) and unrivaled access to world-class…
Chalkaholism, A Serious Condition
January 22, 2018
Magnesium, fluffy puffy, dry hand, the French blow, do these terms sound familiar? Scientifically, these white powdery substances are known as chalk. People have been drying their hands with chalk…
Speaker Series: Climbing Injury Prevention
January 19, 2018
Sandy Vojik, DPT, CMPT, will be joining us for the third installment of our weekly Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 25th at 6PM. Sandy will be discussing 10 things you can do to…
Sanskrit, The Language of Yoga
January 17, 2018
Sanskrit is the language of yoga. Also the language of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism, this amazing and beautiful tongue shares some very old common roots with English. Sanskrit literally means…
Success Story: Falling Without Fear
January 11, 2018
The Front’s first falling clinic concluded last night with participants learning how to assess risk, fall more comfortably, and push themselves to new heights on challenging climbs…
A Deeper Look Into Ashtanga Yoga
January 11, 2018
Ashtanga Yoga is a method. It’s an 8 limbed system which, when properly used, ultimately helps the individual attain a state of absorption into Samadhi (enlightenment) in which one’s true self joyfully shines…
Speaker Series: Tony Pavlantos of Utah Avalanche Center
January 8, 2018
The Front is a thriving community of world travelers, do-gooders, and creative entrepreneurs, and this well of knowledge deserves an audience…
New Year, New Yoga Resolutions
January 5, 2018
Starting fresh is one of the best feelings in the world. We’ve decided to start fresh with a new 2018 yoga schedule at The Front. Come enjoy Mysore Astanga classes with Sarah Jane…
How to Stand Up for Bears Ears
December 18, 2017
One year ago this month, President Obama set aside over 1.3 million acres of land in southeastern Utah protecting a wealth of Native American archeological and…
Instructor Interview: David Farkas
December 18, 2017
Meet David Farkas. He’s not only a lifelong climber, he’s also The Front’s adult programming lead and our busiest instructor. We sat down with him to learn more about his background…
December Yoga Shala News
December 15, 2017
In Yoga Shala News… Enjoy a special Ashtanga Winter Solstice class with Sarah Jane, December 21st from 6:45 – 7:45 pm. We will listen to Hanuman Chalisa, do some extra exploration into our sun salutations…