The Studio
Two Schools, One Goal: Renaissance Academy & Mathson Lee at The Studio
By Renée Lemieux. One campus, two schools, and a path towards strengthening community. The Studio opened their walls to welcome in small groups of middle school students these past few months and the outcome has been life-altering. Renaissance Academy and Mathson Lee Middle School share one campus, use the same space for lunch, basketball,…
Willow Glen High Visits The Studio
Climbing is awesome! You know it, we know it, the American People know it. That’s why whenever we have the opportunity to share our amazing climbing space with folks who wouldn’t ordinarily have the chance, we are all in. Recently, The Studio was able to host some students from Willow Glen High School. They loved…
Staff Profile: Art Balaoro
Front Desk Staff, Climbing Instructor, Youth Team Coach, Gym Manager, Route Setter, Assistant Route Setter, Head Route Setter…what do all these illustrious titles have in common? One man: Art Balaoro! Most recently, Art has taken on the challenge of Route Setting Foreman at The Studio. So what are his plans for our spunky little gym?…
Trip Report: Running it Out on Snake Dyke
Driving home from our climbing trip up the Snake Dyke on Half Dome, I was asked to summarize our trip in one word. Runout. We left camp at 6am to start our epic day of hiking, bushwhacking, trail-hunting, worse bushwhacking, climbing, and eventually more hiking by moonlight. In our early morning grogginess, we decided to…
TCS2016 at The Studio Climbing
Located in the heart of downtown, The Studio is San Jose’s premier indoor climbing & fitness facility. The gym has found a home in an old single screen movie theatre which we have converted into a plastic playground for the vertical adventurer. …And we like to throw parties! Check out this video from the Touchstone…
Gearing up for TCS 2016 at The Studio Climbing
The great thing about having 11 gym siblings, (and we’re expecting!) is that there is ALWAYS something going on in the Touchstone Climbing family. Next week it’s The Studio‘s turn to host a party, and we can’t wait! The Touchstone Climbing Series, or #TSC206 if you speak hashtag, is wrapping up with one last ropes…
America’s Future Conservationists Climb at The Studio in San Jose
Earlier this fall, The Studio Climbing in San Jose was thrilled to open its doors and welcome a group of San Mateo high school students from the Student Conservation Association for a fun day of climbing. The SCA’s program connects underserved youth with hands-on environmental education, bringing students on outdoor trips and engaging them in…
Kids Belay at The Studio Climbing
By Alyssa Edwards I remember my childhood as the monkey of our neighborhood here in San Jose. I was constantly terrifying my friends’ parents, as well as my own, by climbing everything in sight. Trees, play structures, furniture, you name it – I climbed it. I’m sure this sounds familiar to many parents out there. Children are filled…
Osho Meditation Clinic
Looking to improve your concentration, reduce stress and live a healthy lifestyle? Studies have found that mediation has a direct correlation between engaging in the activity and the mentioned benefits. The Studio will be offering an Osho meditation Clinic with Dustin Brooks in August. Dustin Brooks recently returned from a 15-month journey to India, Nepal,…
No Nonsense Beta for TCS2015
It’s no secret that the Touchstone Climbing Series is legendary. And this month’s comp is bringing the community together at The Studio Climbing in the heart of downtown San Jose. Pre-Competition Prep: Carbo-loading is only half of the game. It’s time to start prepping for comp night! Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare…
Big Brothers and Big Sisters At The Studio
In early February, The Studio hosted the Bay Area chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Twenty-two people, eleven Bigs and eleven Littles came to the San Jose gym to experience rock climbing for the first time. “The event at The Studio was great because staff members were on hand to help belay some of our…
Fitness routine: Pushing Past Obstacles and Climbing
Originally Published in the San Jose Mercury News. We’re so glad that The Studio climbing gym in downtown San Jose has become a place where everyone can come learn to climb. If you’d like to find out more about our outreach and community projects, follow us on facebook and Instagram. My favorite workout: At age…