Amy Arnts

Edgeworks Member and Climbing Team Member since 2014

How did you start climbing?
Amy: When I was younger I would always climb trees and try to see how high up I could go, it always ended up being about four feet off the ground. As I got older I would go to the local community center and climb the wall there, that eventually got boring because I could always make it to the top. But it still kept my interest for some reason. I eventually heard about this place called “Edgeworks” and immediately looked it up due to it sounding amazing. That weekend I went and fell in love with the sport all over again, I begged my parents to take me back every weekend and for some reason they gave in. After going a couple times a month for a bit I was invited to be on a youth program and jumped at the offer, that eventually led me to being on the Edgeworks team.

Why do you climb at Edgeworks?
Amy: I climb at Edgeworks because of all the gyms I have been to the atmosphere is like no other. When I go to other gyms I’m not normally greeted by a friendly face and smile from someone who is willing to talk to me and answer any questions I have (along with giving me great beta). I have met some of the nicest people here at Edgeworks along with some of my best friends. Not to mention there are new routes almost every week so I know I will never get bored of the climbing.

Where is your favorite place to climb outside?
Amy: My favorite place to climb outdoors is at smith rock in Bend, Oregon. It is a beautiful park and I would definitely recommend every climber goes at least once in their climbing career.

What do you do when you’re not climbing?
Amy: When I’m not climbing I’m usually studying for school, messing around with photography or anything outside such as hiking and biking being my favorite.

What are some interesting facts that you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?
Amy: An interesting fact is that Dr. Seuss wrote “Green Eggs and Ham” to win a bet against his publisher who thought that Seuss could not complete a book using only 50 different words.

We are super psyched, and proud, to recognize all of the EW team kids who have been absolutely crushing it this comp season.  At our own Blacklight Comp, 7 kids placed in the top 5 in their category with two 1st place finishes.  The weekend before, at Northwest Boulderfest, 3 kids placed in the top 4 – again with a 1st place finish. And, just this past weekend at the South Sound Pull Down, another 1st place finish was achieved. Congratulations to all the kids who are climbing and competing!

Northwest Boulderfest, Seattle
Alex Petty: 1st place, MYD
Kylee Beam; 2nd place, FYD
Sophia Terrill: 4th place, FYD

Edgeworks Blacklight Comp, Tacoma
Alex Petty: 1st place, MYD
Kylee Beam: 1st place, FYD
James Corbett: 2nd place, MYA
Hal Warren: 3rd place, MYC
Grace Wilkerson: 4th place, FYD
Elliott McDonald: 4th Place, MYC
Terah Gruber: 5th place, FYD

South Sound Pull Down, Olympia
Kylee Beam: 1st place, Youth

Are you looking for a way to connect with other families and friends that are in our youth programs? New this year we are adding a Youth Program Family Night.  Every First Friday of the month we will be offering day passes for only $5 for youth program guests and family. As always, kids that are currently in our youth programs already have a membership and climb for free. If you are new to our programs or new to climbing in general, these events will include a free “climbing with children: safety class.” This event is a great opportunity to meet other program families and a chance to experience what your child does during our programs. This event is also a great way to introduce other interested families and future climbers to our programs and gym. The first event will be Friday, November 1st. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the team kids who crushed it this past weekend at the Stumptown Throw Down Youth ABS competition at the Portland Rock Gym; taking home 4 of 6 ribbons in the Female Youth D division. Next, the team will compete at Northwest Boulderfest in Seattle before taking the home field advantage at our very own Blacklight Bouldering Competition. Good luck, everyone!

Kylee Beam, part of Edgeworks climbing team, took 3^rd place in divisional. Kylee, her family and coach Jonathan Manz will be traveling to Atlanta to compete in Nationals over the 4^th of July weekend.  Good luck team!!!

Here are the scores from the 9th T-Town Pull Down! Congratulations to everyone that competed and thanks to the staff and volunteers that put on great competition!

PullDown Scores-Male

PullDown Scores-Female

Congrats to Edgeworks Climbing Team’s own Kylee Beam who took 11th place at ABS Nationals this month in Colorado Springs, Colorado! We are super psyched for her, and so is she! She already looking forward to the roped SCS season starting this month. Nice job Kylee!

The Edgeworks Climbing team makes strong and motivated climbers and individuals ready for both competition and for fun!  For more information check out the team in action Monday-Friday at Edgeworks, or visit our website Team Edgeworks section.

Interested in being a part of Edgeworks’ Climbing team?  Think you’ve got what it takes to pull hard and represent Edgeworks?  We want you!

We’ve recently finished an extremely successful season for Team Edgeworks, with our climbers competing throughout the region, and receiving invites to the Divisional Championship in Utah, and the National Championship in Georgia.  As the new school year begins, we’re looking forward to an even more exciting season’s beginning, and in order keep improving our team we’re shaking things up.

First, we’re recruiting new members!  Team Edgeworks is holding an interest & information meeting for prospective members of the team Wednesday August 15^th at 7:00pm.  We’re looking for youth climbers who want to improve, and are willing to work hard to do it.  Climbers and parents of climbers who want to find out more about what Team Edgeworks entails, and whether or not they would be a fit for the team, are encouraged to come to the meeting.  Remember, attitude is more important than age or present ability, so don’t be scared to come and learn about the team.  This is your chance to ask questions of the Edgeworks coaching staff and current team members all in one place.

If you have any questions about the meeting feel free to shoot the gym an email.  We’re looking forward to seeing you on WednesdayAugust 15^th at 7:00pm.