The Step and Repeat, provided by American Signs, made it’s first Touchstone Climbing Series debut last weekend in San Jose. The back drop, which free standing and folds down to the size of a large tent, was a huge hit at the comp. “It’s been a fun thing to add to our already robust bag o’ […]
Picture a fun day of climbing with a long time friend. For a pair of Bay area climbers, that meant a quick jaunt up El Capitan. For the past two decades, Touchstone owner Mark Melvin has tied in with Mill Valley local Chris McNamara. Mark first dragged Chris up the West Face of El Capitan […]
The great thing about having nine gym siblings, (and we’re expecting!) is that there is ALWAYS something going on. This week it’s The Studio Climbing’s turn to host a party, and we can’t wait! The Touchstone Climbing Series, or #TSC2014 if you speak hashtag, will continue with a bouldering competition. “It’s going to be RAD,” […]
By Guest Blogger: Jason Bove This month, we observed Mother’s Day. But, assuming we celebrate, we should not limit ourselves to just one day a year to celebrate our Mothers. With this in mind, it was abundantly clear who we should feature for May: Dustin Raúl Stumpf. Not only does Dustin have a rewarding job as […]
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a wrench? Wonder no more! Dogpatch Boulders is hosting their first ever Route Setting Clinic. The clinic, which will be held THIS Saturday, will cover the nitty gritty details of setting. But the REAL secret will be the basic movement principles that give you a sneak peak at […]
One of the most dangerous parts of rock climbing is loose rock. Climbing on new terrain, in the mountains, or even being unaware of the rock around can create a serious hazard. At times, loose rock can hurt more than just the party climbing. It is vital to learn from these experiences. On May 10th, […]
We’re lucky to be able to surround ourselves with climbers. Turns out that whole “by climbers, for climbers”, thing really rings true. Therefore it is not unusual to see a familiar face in the headlines of climbing publications. This winter, Berkeley Ironworks desk staffer Ben Steel appeared in Rock and Ice. Last month, Luke Stefurak […]
Cool Hunting, a LA Blog, did a write up on the up and coming Art’s District, citing LA Boulders as a huge draw to the neighborhood. It’s been so fun to introduce a Touchstone Climbing Gym to the Los Angeles Climbing community! It is truly something special! Writer Julie Wolfson reviewed the gym. LA Boulders […]
In late April five members of the Touchstone’s family ventured to Colombia for a little adventure and a healthy dose of climbing. Justin Alarcon the manager of Dogpatch Boulders, Lauryn Claassen the director of Social Media and Marketing, and Ryan Moon from the Berkeley Ironworks team were joined by Justin’s wife Becky and longtime member […]
MetalMark Climbing and Fitness, located in the heart of central California, is a 1 hour drive from Yosemite National Park. AKA, one of the worlds most famous climbing destinations. The staff at MetalMark, being avid climbers themselves, have been running MetalMark Outdoors for over a year. Two staff members will organize group trips, pick a […]
