Holiday Sale 2018

Give the Gift of Climbing!

November 24, 2018 – January 15, 2019

Shop small. Shop local. Save BIG! We’re offering specials on something for everyone. From punch cards, to gift cards, to hard goods, Edgeworks has something for all the climbers and adventure seekers on your list this year.

Buy a GIFT CARD, Get a FREE DAY PASS!

The perfect gift! Gift cards can be used to purchase anything in the gym – day passes, memberships, gear, instruction courses, and MORE. Gift Card values start at $25

Receive a FREE DAY PASS with purchase of Gift Cards valued at $50+
Day pass expires 01/31/2019 | 1 pass per gift card purchased
Offer not valid with online purchases

30-Day INTRO PASS w/ gear rental: only $89!

Save 30%! Includes climbing, fitness classes, intro to climbing course and gear rental.
a $129 value!

Youth PUNCH PASS: only $129!

Give the kids an experience that will help them build strength and confidence!
Includes 10 visits to Edgeworks Climbing Gym.
Transferable between youth | 17 yrs or younger | 1-year expiration

CLIMBING GEAR SALE!

Save BIG: 20-40% OFF climbing gear!
20% OFF Draws
35% OFF
 Accessories
25% OFF Bags, Carabiners & Helmets
25-35% OFF Belay Devices
30-35% OFF Slings
20-40% OFF Climbing Shoes
25-40% OFF Harnesses
 

Offer valid on select, in-stock items only; excludes special orders. Expires January 15, 2019.

 

Member Appreciation Day 2018

Join us ALL DAY for Treats, Clinics, Fitness Classes, and MORE.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Why? Because we really, REALLY like our members and want to say THANK YOU!
Stop by the gym for the 1-DAY MEMBERSHIP SALE and stay for the fun activities.

WAKE-UP with Edgeworks

Jump start your day!

9:00 am FREE Coffee, Mimosas & Donuts: YUM!

FREE! Technical Clinics

Space is limited. Sign up online!

 5:00 pm INTRO TO MULTI-PITCH – 30 mins
When swinging leads on a multi-pitch route, the belay transitions are often the biggest time suck. Learn make swapping leads on a multi-pitch fast, efficient and fun. (4) 30 minute session starting every half hour – 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 & 6:30 – with 2:1 student/instructor ratios. _______________________________________________
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 5:30 pm KNOTS & HITCHES – 50 mins
With these knots you are on your way to being an efficient trad and multi-pitch climber.
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 5:30 pm ESCAPE the BELAY– 1 hr
What do you do if you need to facilitate assistance or a rescue for a climbing partner? Escaping the belay so that you can setup hauling or rescue systems is usually the first step. _______________________________________________
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 6:00 pm IMPROVE YOUR BOULDERING – 50 mins
Work with Team Edgeworks’ Head Coach, Josh, and help fine tune your bouldering skills. _______________________________________________
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 6:30 pm AVALANCHE AWARENESS – 90 mins
Designed to give you a basic understanding of avalanche hazards in backcountry travel. If you play in the snow in any capacity, this is a good program for you to take! _______________________________________________
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 6:30 pm ADVANCE YOUR TOP-ROPING 50 mins
Learn good habits, tackle your weaknesses, and advance your skills on the wall. _______________________________________________
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 7:30 pm RAPPELLING – 50 mins
Climbing often times involves rappelling. Learn how to rig a rappel setup so that you can rappel efficiently. _______________________________________________
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 7:30 pm LEAD FALLING – 90 mins
Learning how to take lead falls and catching them are some of the most important aspects of leading. Come to this clinic to become a better leader and belayer! Must be lead certified to attend.
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SPECIAL Fitness Classes

Featuring 6 different classes throughout the day!

 9:30 pm Morning YOGA w/ Heidi K– 1 hr

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 12:00pm Noon YOGA w/ Erica – 1 hr

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 5:00 pm WINTER FIT Training w/ Jake  – 1 hr
Balance, Agility, Strength and Mobility. Aerobic stamina and muscular endurance. All are involved in skiing and snowboarding Come learn to prepare your mind and body for a season on the slops! _______________________________________________
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 6:00 pm Evening YOGA w/ Anna– 1 hr

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 6:00 pm GROUP FITNESS Training w/ Matt & Jake – 1 hr
Functional movement is the cornerstone of athletic performance and longevity, and certain weighted lifts are the key to unlocking and improving this functionality. Get your foot in the door with a clinic designed to dial in and improve your strength and mobility. _______________________________________________
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 7:00 pm Acro YOGA w/ Samitha– 1 hr
Join us for the FUNdamentals of dynamic partnering and acrobatic balancing that is Acro Yoga.
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MEMBER SOCIAL!

Celebrate with us!

7:00pm MEMBER SOCIAL! w/ free beer & cider

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Member Spotlight: Nov 2018

Lynn Tucker

Member since 2015

How did you start climbing?

Lynn: On vacation a few years ago my niece and nephew wanted to climb so I figured I’d try it. Scared me to death! As soon as I got home I joined Edgeworks to get over that fear.

Why do you climb at Edgeworks?

Lynn: Jimmy was the first person I met and he is the real reason I joined on day 1. He and everyone I’ve met here are kind, funny, fun and I just love that I get to hang out and workout at the same time.

What do you do when you’re not climbing?

Lynn: I teach at PLU, play ultimate frisbee, SUP, kickbox, and hang with my little dogs and my big dog hubby, Chris.

Where is your favorite place to climb outside?

Lynn: I’ve only climbed outside once; exit 38. I climb the stairs at Stadium – does that count?

What are some interesting facts that you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?

Lynn: I’m from El Paso, Texas, but I don’t have an accent; I’ve kicked cancers butt; and I love Coca Cola as if it were the elixir of the Gods.

Which do you prefer: top rope, lead, or bouldering?

Lynn: Top Rope. I have not tried lead yet but plan to take the course the next chance I get.

What’s your go-to route grade?

Lynn: I prefer to select my routes based on color; bubble gum pink is favorite. If it’s a 5.10 – bonus!

 

Tacoma Expansion Project

Expansion Project: Taller | Larger | Newer

NOW OPEN!

By now you’ve likely heard the news that Edgeworks has EXPANDED! With only a few finishing touches remaining, our TALLER, LARGER and NEWER climbing gym is NOW OPEN! Stop by and check out our fresh, new and updated facility.

We’re super stoked to start putting to use all of the new changes, additions and improvements to better serve the growing needs of the Edgeworks community. Stay tuned for more!

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FINISHING TOUCHES: November 2018

PHASE 4: SUITE 200 RENOVATIONS:  We did it! It’s month 11 of our 12 month expansion project and we’re fully open and operational in all areas with only a few finishing touches remaining.

Check out all the awesome new changes, additions and improvements:
– EXPANDED and UPDATED locker rooms – OPEN!
– EXPANDED weight & cardio rooms – OPEN!
– NEW upstairs Yoga studio – OPEN!

– Extended upstairs viewing area and community space – OPEN!
– NEW upstairs bathrooms – OPEN!
– NEW instruction wall – OPEN!
– NEW upstairs instruction/meeting room – 
OPEN!
– NEW campus trainingwall – OPEN!
– NEW systems board – OPEN!
– Expanded retail area – OPEN!
– NEW 45ft climbing walls – OPEN!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the timeline for construction?
Phase 1: Project Planning
– 12 months (complete)
Expand into suite 100. Add nearly 7,000 sq ft of climbing surface (to our existing 10,000 sq ft). Climbing wall designed & constructed by Entre-Prise Climbing Walls. Raise the roof to 45 ft. Update existing spaces to better serve the Edgeworks community. 1 dream. 2 architects. 5 engineers. 8 different design/construction firms.

Phase 2: Raise the Roof – 2-3 months (complete)
The most complicated phase of the project. A 45ft building will be constructed inside of the existing building to house a taller climbing wall. Not only will this support the new roof, but also the existing building and new wall. 45 ft roof will offer the potential to set 50-60 ft long lines!

Phase 3: New Climbing Wall – 2-3 months (complete)
33 additional lines of roped climbing. Lead prow. Off-width flake. 2 cracks. Multi-pitch instructional ledges. Existing climbing walls will remain intact with a pass-through to the new climbing area created in the corner, near anchors 5-7. New opportunities to expand bouldering to the existing lead cave with exciting features not currently available on the boulder wall.

Phase 4: Suite 200 Renovations – 6 months  (complete)
NEW main entrance through suite 100. NEW improved front desk. NEW larger retail space. Expanded and updated locker rooms. 5x more space for cardio/weight equipment and strength classes! NEW upstairs yoga studio. NEW upstairs instruction room. Extended upstairs viewing area and community space. NEW instruction wall, offices and stairs.

What are the details and features of the new climbing wall; will it be taller?
– Designed and constructed by Entre-Prise Climbing Walls.
– Added nearly 7,000 sq ft of climbing surface (in addition to our existing 10,000).
– Raised the roof to 45 ft with the potential to set 50-60 ft long lines!
– Features include: 33 additional climbing lines, top rope, lead prow, flake, 2 cracks, multi-pitch instructional ledges.

What will happen to the existing walls?
Our original walls will remain intact with the exception of the Stem Wall (anchors 4-8) which have been removed to create a pass-through to the new climbing area.

Are you adding more bouldering?
Building the new lead prow has opened up opportunities to use the old lead cave (OLC) to create stellar boulder problems with exciting features not currently available on our boulder wall. So while the new expansion won’t include a bouldering wall, we have added quite a bit more bouldering!

Will you continue to offer fitness classes during construction?
Yes! We’ve worked with Westmark Construction to secure use of their “employee entrance”/ping pong room next door which has been set up as the designated Edgeworks Fitness Annex during construction. We will also have cardio equipment available throughout construction.

Will you need to adjust business hours or close during construction?
It is our goal to maintain normal operating hours as much as possible during all phases of construction. If for any reason we need to open late or close early on certain days we will do our best to provide advanced notification to all members. Follow us on Facebook to receive updates throughout the project.

Will membership prices increase?
Most likely, but not due to expansion. Our membership rates are evaluated and adjusted every Fall based on operating costs and value. Small yearly increases are predictable for our customers and allow us to better serve members and invest back into our facility, programs and employees.

Thank you for your excitement and support! We’re stoked to be sharing this with all of you.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments below, on our Facebook page, or in the comment box located near the front desk. We’ll continue to add to this feed as more questions and details emerge.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2018/19

Rialto Theater | Downtown Tacoma | 6:45pm – 10pm | Tickets On Sale NOW!

DATES: Monday, November 26, 2018 | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

2 nights with NEW and DIFFERENT films each night!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $20/night or $37/2 nights

Additional fees and taxes apply; ticketing fees waived for MEMBERS* when purchased IN-PERSON at Edgeworks. When purchasing through the Broadway Center, some fees will still apply.

PURCHASE

IN-PERSON: Edgeworks Climbing | ONLINE: broadwaycenter.org | PHONE: 800-291-7593

For the BEST PRICE, purchase your tickets IN-PERSON at Edgeworks.
MEMBERS*: Check with your organization to get the promo code for online ticket discounts.

Don’t wait! Both shows tend to SELL OUT days in advance so be sure to buy your tickets now.

Presented locally by*:
The MountaineersPuget Sound Outdoors, and Edgeworks Climbing

Be inspired, be energized, and celebrate the spirit of adventure when the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Tacoma with all new films for 2018/19!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and an annual presentation of short films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, and environment. It was launched in 1976 as The Banff Festival of Mountain Films by The Banff Centre and is held every fall in Banff, Alberta.

Immediately after the annual festival wraps each November, a selection of the best films go on tour. The host organization(s) in each tour location chooses a program that reflects the interests of their community. Each community creates a unique celebration of local adventure and adventurers. The World Tour visits approximately 305 cities annually in 20 countries, reaching over 220,000 audience members. Tacoma is one of the very first stops of the tour!

Film selection occurs the afternoon of the events, and we will do our best to identify a range of activities to suit our varied local community.

NOTE: The film rating is Parental Guidance, and films may contain coarse language.

Show times and seating:

Doors open at 6:00 pm  |  Shows start at 6:45 pm  |  Seats are festival style ~ first come basis

Location:

Rialto Theater, 9th and Broadway downtown Tacoma. Map it!

Contact:

For more information, contact Mindy Roberts (jefacita@gmail.com; 253-651-5483).

Stay Connected:

Follow Tacoma Banff on Facebook! It’s the best way to stay up to date on the events and special offers.

 

Member Spotlight: Oct 2018

Shannon & Liz Kelley-Fong

Members since 2016

How did you start climbing?

Liz: My last couple of roommates, before I met Shannon, climbed and so I would just tag along with them occasionally. Shannon and I first met when my roommate invited both of us to go climb at exit 38. I’ve been climbing regularly with her ever since. More on that later.

Shannon: I took an intro class in college but didn’t really get into it until grad school. It became a great way to meet awesome people.

Why do you climb at Edgeworks?

Liz: It’s western Washington, 70% of the time it’s too wet to climb outside locally. The staff and members are great! The expansion has definitely been a bonus.

Shannon: The new lead walls are certainly a good reason. Free beer on member nights certainly helps. I look forward to the day that
they open at 6AM so I can start my day off right with a climbing sesh before work. …hint, hint, nudge, nudge.

What do you do when you’re not climbing?

Both: Where did the summer go? Various home-remodeling projects have kept us busy of late. So far we’ve completely redone our kitchen, scraped and repainted the exterior, and just added 40’ of retaining wall to the front. Next up: adding a 2nd bathroom & remodeling the existing one.

Where is your favorite place to climb outside?

Both: Lately Red Rocks, Nevada. Liz travels there once a year in the fall for work and it makes for a great inexpensive escape from the rain in the spring. While it can be a bit chilly or hot, it’s sunny. The area offers great options for all levels of sport climbing and bouldering, win-win!

Which do you prefer: top rope, lead, or bouldering?

Shannon: I started as a boulderer. Logistically it was easier for a new climber. But I was won over, or converted to the dark side (depending on how you see it), by sport climbing. Honestly- I’m content doing both. It really boils down to who I am climbing with. Crack climbing remains an enigma to me… I challenge someone to help with that.

Liz: It’s nice to mix it up, but probably lean toward lead, top rope, bouldering in that order.

What are some interesting facts that you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?

Shannon: Liz and I initially met on a climbing trip organized by a mutual friend. We didn’t know at the time but we were being intentionally set up by this friend. This trip was Liz’s first outdoor climbing experience. She did awesome. Toward the end of the day, I asked Liz if she’d like to learn how to repel. Without any hesitation she said yes. A year later, on the day, we got married.

What’s your go-to route grade?

Shannon: Grade fun. Outside, I’ve been working on getting more comfortable on pushing through 5.11s. Inside, I’ll try pretty much anything, why not. 
Liz: 99% of the time I stick in the 10 range.  I’ll try the odd 11 if Shannon recommends it

 

2018 Black Light Comp

Saturday, October 27
2018 Black Light Bouldering Competition + Party

ADULT RESULTS ←(click the link)
YOUTH & CCS RESULTS ←(click the link)

For 14 years our Black Light Bouldering comps have been known as one of the MOST FUN climbing events in the region – this comp delivers CREATIVITY, STOKE and FUN unlike any other climbing competition in our area. From the route setting, black light tape decor, costumes and DJ to the pre-registation swag bags, awards and raffle prizes, each year keeps getting better.

And, if you haven’t been to Edgeworks in a while you can expect some other exciting changes as well… our expansion project will be complete just in time for the comp. Please pay attention to the signs directing you where to go, because some things will be different (better!) than in previous years.

While you’re here, be sure to check out the VIDEO from a previous Black Light comp!←(click the link to watch).
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COMPETITION DETAILS:

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Competition Format: Red point; no finals.

Registration Includes:
 BEST ROUTES of the year   Black light FUN  •  AWARDS  •  RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth)  
•  COSTUME CONTEST  •  After PARTY (21+)  
  BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by Oct. 10th)  

SESSION 1: 
• Categories*: ALL USAC YOUTH
Check-In: 9:30am
Rules Meeting: 10:30am
Competition: 11:00am-2:00pm
SESSION 2: 
Categories*: USAC CCS & ADULTS
Check-In: 1:30pm
Rules Meeting: 2:30pm & 2:45pm
 Competition: 3:00pm-6:00pm

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* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category; i.e. youth in Session 1, adults in Session 2.
* Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session.
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ADULT Categories: Male/Female
Recreation (v0 -v2) | Intermediate (v3-v4) | Advanced (v5-v6)Open (v7+) | Masters (45+ yrs)

AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES:
Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!

COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm
Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.

MUSIC/DJ (all day) and FOOD TRUCKS (11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from the Sirius Wood Fired Pizza food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM
Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs for FREE beer/ciderComp registration not required.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.

USAC Credit and OPEN Category: USAC Competitors CANNOT get credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the event that a USAC participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes they must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.

Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.

USAC Membership/Number: All USAC competitors must have a current USAC membership or purchase a USAC Introductory Membership ($20) to compete. Memberships must be purchased online before the competition begins. Introductory Memberships can be used at multiple local events; you do not need to purchase a new one for each local event .

Waivers: When in doubt, fill one out! All competitors must have a current waiver on file and any waivers completed for last year’s comp are now expired. Click here now!

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WALL and AREA CLOSURES:

Wednesday – Friday, October 24th – 26th:
Wall closures will begin as competition setting takes place; closed areas will include all of the bouldering walls as well as most of the shorter top rope walls. The new/taller top rope and lead walls will remain open to members and customers throughout the comp!

Saturday, October 27th | Gym Hours 10am – 8pm
The right half to two-thirds of the gym (including the bouldering area, upstairs lounge, yoga and instruction rooms) will be open to competitors only but the new/taller walls will remain OPEN to members and customers throughout the day! All youth programs, climbing school courses and fitness classes will be cancelled. Our parking lot will be full so please plan ahead! Spectators are welcome in the competition area.

Even better news is the gym will fully reopen on Sunday, October 28 with a HUGE selection of brand new boulder problems for everyone to try!

Member Spotlight: Sept 2018

Kyle Sexton

Member since 2015

How did you start climbing?

Kyle: I started climbing for my daughters. It’s great exercise; building upper body strength and self confidence. I believe it will be easier for them to be kind and caring people if they are first confident people, secure in themselves. Climbing gives them self confidence and belief in themselves. It helps with learning about goals and the satisfaction of completing a challenge. Climbing is also something that we could do together, and provides some serious daddy/daughter time. Nothing builds trust between a parent and his/her kid like holding them up on a rope 30 feet off the ground.

Why do you climb at Edgeworks?

Kyle: I climb to stay in shape, clear my mind, and attempt to stay ahead of my kids. It’s also a great community of people to be around.

What do you do when you’re not climbing?

Kyle: Yard work and work work. Sadly, I’m almost always working. I come to Edgeworks to get away from work for a second and clear my mind. I used to run to clear my mind, but my knees aren’t having that anymore.

Where is your favorite place to climb outside?

Kyle: LOL. I’ve never climbed outside. Work keeps me super busy, so I climb recreationally indoors only (so far). You might find me climbing an escalator at the airport a couple times a week, but that’s about it.

Which do you prefer: top rope, lead, or bouldering?

Kyle: Bouldering. I could boulder forever. I like how bouldering can either be short and intense puzzles, or a continuous lap around the gym. I boulder until my hands say, “nope”.

What are some interesting facts that you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?

Kyle: If you or a child ever get rock dust or chalk dust in your eye; cup your hand, fill it with water, lean forward with your eye closed into your cupped hand into the water and blink rapidly. The surface tension of the water along with the blinking motion will suck the debris right out. It’s the quickest, easiest way to remove a foreign body from your eye.

What’s your go-to route grade?

Kyle: 5.10. It’s difficult enough to provide a challenge and a workout, but generally easily enough that I don’t need assistance.