Later this week, Pro Climbers International (PCI), an association founded to help current and future climbers, will be stopping by Dogpatch Boulders for one of their Pro Clinic Series. PCI athlete, Nick Duttle will be teaching two clinics. Duttle, who has taught over thirty clinics across the country, will introduce the concepts, demonstrate the skills, […]
Jason Bove, aka Doctor Bove, sat down with Nicole Moffatt for his monthly ‘Member of the Month’ chat. One of the many perks of being a Pipeworks staff member is the connection to the ever-growing Touchstone community. Due to initiation specials and resolutions January is historically our biggest month, so we get to meet lots […]
Great Western Power Company is starting off the New Year right by forming a team to run in the 2014 Oakland Half Marathon on March 23rd, 2014. “We’re so psyched to be able to support our members and have some fun at the same time!” said GWPC manager Jeremy Yee. We’re more than just the best […]
One of the best parts of climbing is the partnerships that come from it. Diablo Rock Gym has proudly facilitated a number of life-long friendships and recently, a marriage. Melinda Armstrong began climbing in middle school. Three years ago, when she became the middle school youth director at Saint Matthew Church in Walnut Creek, she […]
LA Boulders, LA’s largest indoor bouldering gym, opened in December. Over the past month, the gym has seen hundreds of LA climbers looking for a new gym to call home. “My favorite thing is watching climbers who have never been here before walk into the gym for the first time,” said LA.B manager Remi Moehring. […]
I hold a tangle of quick draws at my side and use my other hand to shade my eyes as I look up at the rock. I squint, scanning the line for anything that catches the sun, that shines, that’s metallic. Hey dude will you check the guidebook for how many bolts this climb has? […]
There are also a few routes that stand out in my mind purely for the amazing quality of the climbing. Clean lines, perfect rock, beautiful scenery, and no crowds. These are the routes dreams are made of. They motivate us through the rainy days and keep us going to the gym on cold nights. During a […]
What is a hard catch? A lead belayer can give a hard catch when they don’t have enough rope out. The climber falls, and then swings back forcefully towards the wall. If the belayer gives a hard catch, the climber can impact the wall and potentially hurt their ankles, hands, hips. Giving a soft catch […]
In 2011, I vowed to work out 5 days a week. In 2012, I vowed to work out 3 days a week. In 2013, my New Year’s Resolution was to drive past the gym at least once a week. For 2014, I’m sticking to my resolutions. Like millions of Americans, I vow to change my […]
Remy, a Studio Climbing front desk member, raised money to rappel for a good cause last month. Check out her trip report on this unique experience. I rappelled off a building, hurray! I have so much to tell you about all of it! Where do I begin? We – staff, members and guest climbers at […]
