The spring season brings longer days and bigger plans for many climbers. Moving faster and more confidently on big days requires a bit of strategy, planning and preparation. If you’re getting ready for a big Yosemite climb, here are a few tips to make things move smoother. Fuel Well– Many climbers eat big dinners the […]
Touchstone Blogger, James Lucas checks in to recount about his recent trip to Mesquite Nevada. Located between Las Vegas and Zion, Mesquite offers perfect limestone climbing between the two sandstone meccas. For the months of February and March, I traveled in the area, sampling many of the best crags and bouncing between the long sandstone […]
Berkeley Ironworks in conjunction with Leadership East Bay has been holding a book drive for a local women and children’s center run by Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency (BOSS). Established in 1971, BOSS serves over 1,500 homeless families and individuals with barriers to self sufficiency. “BOSS provides comprehensive services that help homeless families and individuals […]
Where: Indian Rock – Castle Rock State Park, Los Gatos When: Saturday, April 26 Hosted by: Bay Area Climbers Coalition Details: Indian Rock (in the South Bay) is one of the premier Bay Area crags with amazing bouldering, top rope, and sport climbs. Many climbers know it as the “sweet free parking spots for Castle […]
Earlier this spring, a group of Berkeley climbers headed to one of the best rock climbing destinations in Oregon. Ben Steel wrote a bit about the group’s trip for the Touchstone blog. I suppose the first thing I should do is apologize to you for the misleading title. I haven’t been hiding this trip report […]
Recently, Dogpatch Desk Staffer, Eric Nakano stepped away from running the kids after school camps for an amazing hiking trip along the Lost Coast trail from Usal Camp to Nadelos Camp. He wrote about his adventure for the Touchstone Blog. Distance: 29.19 miles Elevation gain: 10,475 ft. Elevation loss: 8,699 ft. Climbing: didn’t find too […]
On March 22nd, a crew of GWPC Climbers ran through the streets of Oakland as part of the Oakland Running Festival. GWPC member, Ari Oppenheimer talked a bit about the group’s race for the Touchstone Blog. Anyone who has dedicated any real time to climbing knows just how incredibly fun it is. The pleasure to […]
Recently, LA.B member Joyce Tam wrote about one of the most under appreciated transportation service to the climbing gym. Sometimes I’m positive I’m the only person that rides the train because most of the time folks are shocked to hear there is a train in LA. But yes, I speak the truth when I say […]
Touchstone Climbing will be hosting SCS Youth Climbing competitions at three different locations this spring, bringing USA climbing to the Bay Area! We are excited to be trying something new and we’re thrilled to be able to make it a very exciting comp season for both youth competitors and our members. Here is the schedule […]
On March 13th, the world lost an amazing man in Zion National Park in a base jumping accident. Sean “Stanley” Leary was well known in the climbing world. In Yosemite, he had climbed El Capitan more than 50 times and established new rock routes across North America. He explored new lines in the Arctic, Patagonia, […]
