The Team getting out

Last Saturday the team made it out to Little to test out the granite and check out some of the classics. The day began at the warm-up boulder before they got on twisted. Twisted held to it's name teaching the kids the importance of trusting their feet and making precise movements.

Next on the stop was the riverside where the team got on their project Jim. With the warm weather it wasn't idle sending temps but they all gave it a go with Orville just missing the send and falling off the top.

Last stop was the Gate and the Standard Overhang where skin and being warn out took it's toll, Zach and Orville where close but just missing the top out greasing off the crystals. The day was good working old projects and finding new ones giving us another reason to go back.


This week the Team is headed to The Teva Games. Good luck guys!!

Outings in LCC

Sometimes it takes a birthday to get sport climbers/ boulders to go trad climbing. Last Saturday was Front Member Rob Duncan's birthday so to celebrate we spent a day cragging in LCC. To please the masses the day started out at Secret Garden where we ran into Jarrod and his family. The Afternoon was spent Climbing at the Gate Buttress.

Sean Flynn warming up at Secret Garden

Steve and I had a little adventure climbing two pitches on Hatchet Crack.

Chad getting psyched to get his crack on. Come on Chad put your foot in it. We ended the day the same way we started it with bouldering at the Gate area. Thanks for having a birthday Rob or I would never made out of the trees.

Let us know what you have been sending.

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photos courtesy of Greg Smith

The Front moves to American Fork for the day

After a long hiatus from all things roped, it was a BLAST to spend the afternoon among friends and fellow Front members at Division Wall in American Fork. I (Rachel) went with the lovely Melissa (Lipani), her new hairstyle, Dana (you may recognize her with skis on her feet), & Kevin (McClure). Kevin is recovering quite nicely from a shoulder injury and sent a BUNCH of great routes. Melissa and I are just remembering how to tie in, but she definitely showed her grace and strength throughout. She got on the sharp end while I stayed predominantly on the dumb end. Dana climbed remarkably well for her first time and it is obvious that we have a new rockstar in our midst.

James (aka "Has Been Known to Climb Some"), and Portia (Pork Chop), and Kat and Chad also showed up. Fun times! James and Portia made 5.12 look like 5.10a (I, conversely, made that 5.10a look like 5.12), Chad let out Conan warrior cries that were slightly startling yet not surprising, and Kat was strong as usual. To make matters even better, Front members Steve Edwards and Wenn Yang also added to the fun atmosphere.

Always great to see everyone and thanks for letting me TR your ropes! Front friends + cool breezes + great routes = perfect day!

Dear reader: What are YOUR climbing plans for the summer? Any big trips on the horizon? Make us jealous!