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, […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
