Cliffs of Id, Touchstone Climbing’s largest gym to date, is currently under construction in Culver City. Here are frequently asked questions that we’ve been getting. When are you going to open? 2015 That’s not a date… That’s not a question… Ok ok, I’m really really excited about this gym and I want to climb here, like, […]
September, or “SENDtember”, is a particularly exciting month for those who want to hone their skills at Touchstone Climbing. We have a wide array of clinics going down at each gym, but here are some extra special clinics coming up in September. If you want to climb on real rock, perfect your competition climbing, or join an on-going […]
This summer MetalMark Climbing desk staffer Michelle left her house in Clovis, California, and ended up in Bishop! “It took 9 days, and when I finished the ride through Yosemite I didn’t really want to stop,” said Michelle. “I loved the feeling of just being able to go and do what ever. Even if that means […]
Have you ever thought about your climbing habit and wondered if you should pick up an endurance sport to round things out? Any while you’re at it, something that engages the lower half of your body? Markham Connolly, Touchstone’s Director of Operations, can relate to your quest. Fifty years young and an avid cyclist, Connolly decided to compete in […]
As we draw closer to celebrating Touchstone’s 20th Anniversary, we’re taking a walk down memory lane and running to old staff members! Our staff is the bread and butter of our company, and while we’re always sad to see them go, it’s so fun to see what they’re up to these days! Who are you? […]
If you’re an American Ninja Warrior fan, Megan Martin, Isaac Caldiero, and Noah Tal Kaufman are becoming household names. These climbers have performed well in the TV show and proven that climbers have the finger strength, balance and body awareness to levitate up the Walking Bar, float along the Tilting Slider, and slam dunk the Warped Wall. Their success has inspired non-climbers to […]
Dogpatch Boulders and Mission Cliffs got a mention in Roots Rated Guide to Outdoor Adventure around San Francisco. “Whether you’re a newbie climber or hardcore rock jock, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy in San Francisco. In addition to nearby world-class outdoor terrain, the city is home to some of the best climbing […]
In 1995, when the indoor climbing industry was still in its infancy, we built an indoor rock climbing gym in San Francisco. Mission Cliffs was the largest climbing gym in the country, and set a new standard for what a climbing gym could be. As the years have passed and indoor climbing has gained popularity, […]
This summer LA Boulders hosted a group of young crushers from the LA Junior Lifeguards, a program run by the LA Department of Recreation and Parks. They arrived bright and early on a Thursday morning and took to the walls like a… Junior Lifeguard takes to water! Since the Junior Guards have a yoga basics component […]
Meandering around the weight room at Pipeworks, you will hear many distinctive conversations. If you listen closely, you may even hear of the modern day search for gold! Literally. Member Conan Ridzik has spent a number of years panning for nuggets of the precious commodity that drove many fortune hunters out to California. “If you […]
