By Liz Nemeroff. When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I […]
Today we’re bringing you the first installment in a 3-part series from Vikki Glinskii, one half of The RV Project’s dynamic duo. The RV Project is Vikki’s and Spenser Tang-Smith’s adventure across America in search of the country’s best climbing and most interesting people. If you’ve been ignoring a nagging shoulder pain (or any pain, really), or […]
So many of us have those nagging aches and chronic pains that seem to come with the territory of climbing hard—but is there a way to keep pushing our limits without wearing down our bodies? Mike Papciak, a.k.a. the Bald Sensei, is here to say YES, absolutely! Read on to learn the secret to strong, healthy muscles […]
By Mailee Hung. Header photo by Dean Fleming. Women’s History Month is drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the opportunity to embrace and legitimize female contributions to our world ever does. Climbing is special in part because we have so many high profile, badass women pushing grades and the limits of […]
We have a ton of cool folks clambering around our walls at every one of our gyms, each with their unique stories and perspectives on life. Our Member of the Month feature is a chance to get to know some of those folks, and serves as a reminder of how vibrant our community really is. […]
By Mailee Hung. Buying a new pair climbing shoes is often as daunting as it is exciting. Whether you’re buying your very first pair or looking for the perfect shoe for your project, there can be a lot of pressure to make the right choice—and that’s especially difficult given the sheer number of shoes to […]
Make a difference this March When you purchase a day pass at Cliffs of Id on Saturday March 11th, you’ll also be donating to two amazing causes at our Rise and Elevate fundraising event! 50% of each day pass will support both Adventure Risk Challenge, a program that empowers underserved youth through integrated literacy and wilderness experiences, […]
By Justin Warren. Balance. Leverage. Mechanical advantage. Resilience. Smarts. Students at Life Learning Academy practice these and more each week at Mission Cliffs climbing gym. The best part? The learning anchors itself in a fun, physically demanding sport that encourages individual strength and perseverance, according to LLA instructor Karuna Holm and the eight students in the class. […]
Are you ready to take your fitness to the next level? Looking for the fastest way to get the greatest cardiovascular and muscular endurance gains? Or maybe you’re just looking for a strong, tight-knit community? Then look no further than spin classes at Berkeley Ironworks! Why Spin at Berkeley Ironworks? The indoor cycling program at […]
When Berkeley Ironworks partnered with the Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, we were excited not only to introduce a potential new generation of climbers to the sport, but perhaps also a new generation of healthcare professionals! Life Academy is a small Oakland public school that serves children in grades 6-12 and gives its students a rigorous academic […]
