Outreach

Community groups at Mission Cliffs

SFSU Parks and Rec Students at Mission Cliffs

Recently, Ben Kumli, a faculty Lecturer for San Francisco State’s Recreation Parks and Tourism Department, brought nearly twenty students to Mission Cliffs. “It was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to develop relationships outside of the classroom,” said Kumli. “Rock climbing is the perfect team building activity!” “When I first walked in I was…

Reusable Water Bottles at Dogpatch Boulders

Thinking Outside the Bottle at the Climbing Gym

Think Outside the Bottle, a coalition of environmentalists, businesses and nonprofit organizations, began a campaign to eliminate the sale of bottled water. Currently, the sale of bottled water is banned in 14 national parks. Think Outside the Bottle hopes to add the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Yosemite National Park as the next two…

MetalMark Climbing

Madera Adult School Climbs at MetalMark

MetalMark Climbing and Fitness is under an hour from the Valley floor, and yet many Fresnopians have never made the drive, let alone climb there. Having a world class climbing gym in the Central Valley allows people who would never consider climbing to give it a try with our friendly and helpful staff. On February…

Mission Cliffs Community Outreach

Guadalupe Elementary School Visits Mission Cliffs

One of Touchstone’s founding principles is to play an active role in supporting our local communities. Each Touchstone gym regularly works with local schools and organizations to introduce children to rock climbing. In December, a group from Guadalupe Elementary School visited Mission Cliffs and had a great time climbing with their teacher and the staff.…

Live Your Dream Grant

Touchstone Climbing Helping to Fund Climbing Grant

It. Is. ON! Free money to climb?? What?! Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Live Your Dream Grant! Get yours in before the application period closes on March 1st, 2013! Click HERE and download the simple application for the Western Region. Show your ambition, fill it out well, follow the instructions, email to the…