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New Petzl GRIGRI Lead Belay Method |
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NOTICE: Petzl America has announced a new technique for belaying a leader when using its GRIGRI self-braking belay device.
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As a tried and true belay device for sport climbing, the GRIGRI is used by many and often times dangerously mis-used through improper belay technique.
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Petzl has introduced the new lead belay technique for GRIGRI's in response to this potential misuse (which can and has resulted in accidents). Careful belay technique is important with GRIGRI's; they can and potentially will fail with improper use. |
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Check out Petzl's video on the new GRIGRI Lead Belay Method!
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Petzl GRIGRI Product Info Website |
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Edgeworks Climbing: Job Openings |
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Edgeworks Climbing is currently hiring for seasonal and full-time positions! Act fast, the closing date for applying these positions is June 10th!
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Edgeworks is a fun place to work; we have a unique environment that encourages welcoming both customers and employees into the gym. We have a variety of positions open throughout the year, if you don't see any jobs open or a position that suits you, please send us a cover letter and resume so we can keep it on file when positions do open.
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Current Available Positions; (closing date June 10th) |
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To join our team, please send a cover letter and resume to: |
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Tod Bloxham - General Manager
6102 N 9th Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington 98406
Fax: 253-564-4249
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| Lisa Ferazza Climbing in Thailand |
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Edgeworks Climbing School |
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Edgeworks Climbing School offers professional instruction for all levels of climbing. Whether you are just starting out and want to learn the basics, or you've been climbing for years and you want to learn technical outdoor rock skills, Edgeworks Climbing School will help take you to the next level.
With each series of classes the curriculums are designed to progress you through each level of climbing quickly.
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Learn the essential skills |
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Advanced technical skills |
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Master outdoor skills |
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Learn crevasse rescue |
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Train to climb hard! |
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Cater your instruction to you |
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Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes! |
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Adult Training Team |
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Whether you want to do your first pull-up or send your first 5.12, if you have a goal, the Adult Training Team is for you! Taught by our professional coaching staff, this training group meets twice a week for a 2 hour session designed to amp up your climbing. Course focuses on fundamental climbing skills and targeted training to eliminate your climbing 'weaknesses'. |
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Benefits:
* Professional coaching
* Set yourself up for success
* Meet new climbing partners
* Eliminate your climbing weaknesses
* Become stronger and more fit
* Climb harder!
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Details:
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Meets twice a week, 2 hour sessions each |
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101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent) |
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$95/month |
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Tuesday/Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!
Call 253-564-4899 to register today! |
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New Routes |
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Spring has sprung, but we keep setting. In the last month we have set over 60 new routes, just for you! Come try them out. |
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Here's
a sample of some of the best routes in the
gym:
| Top Rope 22: |
5.9 |
Stand By While All Your Dreams... |
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A challenging 5.9 that will push your skill. |
| Top Rope 30: |
5.10 |
Finger Dip |
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A cool dihedral stem finish up both walls. |
| Top Rope 9: |
5.11- |
Run to Your Promises... |
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Crimpy start with a cool layback finish! |
| Top Rope 39: |
5.13- |
Walk on the Wild Side |
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Uh... Hard. Just try it... |
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5.10 |
Tour de Edgeworks |
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Climb one side, through arch then finish. |
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5.10+ |
Swimming in Thai Iced Tea |
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Ride the tufa and then balance! |
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5.12- |
Malevolent Murder Maze |
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Big moves through each crux. |
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V1 |
Organic Top-Out Test |
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New top-out test route. |
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V3 |
Royal Arches |
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Big jugs through the overhanging archway. |
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V6 |
Grand Master Flash |
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Traverse the arch, make sure you heel! |
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V10 |
Something to keep you busy |
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Andy's way to keep you working hard. |
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This
Month at Edgeworks! |
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301: Trad Lead & Multipitch
Have you ever wondered how to safely get to the top of a ridge or mountain while building your own protection and anchors? This excellent class establishes a good foundation of technical skills that will heighten your enjoyment of climbing outdoors.
For information and pricing (click here). |
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Private Lessons
No time to take a class? Can’t make a scheduled class? Try a private lesson. We can work around your schedule and cater the class to your specific needs. 1 Hour costs $40, or you can purchase a Private Lesson Punchcard, 5-1hour lessons for $150. (15% discount for members)
For information and pricing (click here). |
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SLIDE SHOW: Climbing Thailand! - 8:00pm, Wednesday, June 11th
Join Edgeworks for an evening of photos and stories of climbing the limestone stalagtites and tufas of southern Thailand. Some of the most spectacular climbing in the world is right off the beaches of Thailand! |
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Women's
Night - 5-10pm, Friday, June 6th
Ladies - Come on in and climb, after 5pm at a discounted
rate. Meet lots of new friends and climb hard with old
friends. $9 Day Pass. First Friday of each month. |
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College
Night - 5-10pm, Friday,June 13th
Seeking a higher education? Let off some steam and join
other students for an evening of climbing at a discounted
rate. Day passes are $9 with a valid Washington State
College ID (24 years and younger only). Second Friday of each month. |
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Family
Night - 5-10pm, Friday,June 20th
Bring the whole family and meet other climbing families!
First adult family member pays full price ($15 day pass),
additional family members pay $5. Third Friday of each month. |
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Military Night - 5-10pm, Friday,June 27th
Edgeworks salutes our active military with a night of climbing just for you! Day passes are $9 with a valid Military ID. Fourth Friday of each month. |
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