Outreach
Fitness Wednesdays at Pipeworks
Sacramento Pipeworks has been working with an organization called the Women’s Empowerment for years. During an eight-week program, an instructor walks a group of ladies to Pipeworks once a week to participate in one hour of fitness. By attending Fitness Wednesdays, the ladies get to spend that one hour of their day focusing on self-care.…
Wounded Warrior Project at Mission Cliffs
It was late on a Saturday afternoon when the bus pulled up outside of Mission Cliffs. The sun had already gone down, and only a few dedicated climbers were still pressing on, trying their hardest to get just one move further on routes they’d been projecting all day. The doors to the gym opened, and…
Soccer Without Boarders at Berkeley Ironworks
When soccer people talk vertical it is mostly about getting under the ball and sending it high and as far down field as possible. This winter Soccer Without Borders went vertical a different way at Berkeley Ironworks. Teamwork, trust, leadership and fun were the goals and we hit scored a bunch in January, February and…
Project Reach at MetalMark Climbing
For some, climbing is a passing hobby. A great instagram shot and nothing more. For others it can offer a huge support system. At MetalMark in Fresno, climbing is helping to change the lives of local students and keep them in school. Twice a week, a group of inner-city high school students climb at MetalMark.…
Oakland Tech and GWPC Making P.E. Fun Again
Under the guidance of GWPC member and Oakland Tech P.E. Instructor Carlos Bover (affectionately known as ‘Coach’ to his students), students are redefining what’s possible in a P.E. class by pushing their limits on the climbing wall! This is the programs 4th year running, so we decided to turn over control of our monthly outreach…
Upcycling Ropes from Mission Cliffs
We always jump at the chance to help out local schools and encourage fun ways to stay active. Mission Cliffs and the Touchstone Route Setters donated some old climbing rope, and it went to a great cause! We just received this Thank You note from one of the teachers: Instead of chocolate candy parties on…
Community Outreach at The Studio Climbing
As The Studio Climbing expands its outreach to San Jose State University students and San Jose City residents with student rate nights and discounted memberships, its relationship with inner-city organizations is also developing as it donate services to schools, women’s shelters and at-risk children programs. EMQ Families First is its latest big fan of top-rope…
Touchstone Climbing Raises $8000 for the Access Fund
Access Fund is dedicated to keeping access to our favorite rocks and climbing areas available to us. In 2013 alone the Access Fund preserved access in 126 climbing areas and propelled a new program called Educate for Access that is dedicated to informing climbers how to minimize their impact. The Access Fund’s work in the…
10 Little Monkeys at Berkeley Ironworks
“Since the climbing community has given so much to me, I knew I couldn’t leave for college next year without giving something back,” said Sera Busse. “I want to make sure that this sport keeps growing, and I want to make sure that everyone can have the same amazing opportunities that I did.” Busse developed…
Adaptive Sports at MetalMark
Last Sunday, the Children’s Hospital Adaptive Sports Program stopped by MetalMark Climbing. The climbing at the Fresno gym is an integral part of the program, which provides recreational and athletic experiences for those with disabilities. Based out of the Central Valley, the program takes disabled people of all ages and health impairments and encourages them…
Climbing Half Dome for the Wounded Warrior Project
Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember the soldiers who have given their lives to protect our nation, but why stop there? Various programs focus on supporting our veterans year round. The Wounded Warrior Project dedicates itself to helping soldiers of America’s Armed Forces that have been wounded in war by raising awareness, providing aid and…
Hatlen Center for the Blind Climb at Berkeley Ironworks
In late February, The Hatlen Center for the Blind brought several visually impaired students to the climbing gym. The Hatlen Center serves adults, ages 18 and older, who have graduated high school and are ready to take the next step towards living an independent life. The students climbed by feeling the textures of the walls and the holds.…