T-Town Throwdown
New Faces at Edgeworks
Crushing Tip
Indoor Cycling
Calendar & Announcements

HEY CLIMBERS!

It's April, summer's coming up and the sun's coming out (for now). It only seems appropriate to spend a few minutes in a climbing state of mind. Without further adeu: The Crux Chronicles, Edgeworks' monthly newsletter.

THE 7th ANNUAL T-TOWN THROWDOWN

Edgeworks is hosting the marvelously merciless 7th Annual T-Town Throwdown on April 30th, 2011. Slip on your favorite boots and sign up for one of the largest climbing competitions in the Northwest. Glory and gear await!

In case you didn't know (or totally forgot), the T-Town Throwdown is part of the Sport Climbing Series (SCS) and is sanctioned by USA Climbing. Already, this year's comp is promising to be another memory-maker. The routes are stellar, the prizes are amazing and, of course, the climbers are awesome!

If you're not tying in, come watch! You'll have a blast supporting local climbers. And don't forget, you might win something too!

THE DETAILS

This year the T-Town Throwdown is a Redpoint competition featuring lead and top-rope routes. There are three sessions: one for the ladies, another for the gents and a third Speed Climbing session. Within these categories further divisions are made for youth, adults and masters. USAC members pay a mere $40.00 for entrance and a T-Shirt. The pre-registration deadline is April 20th. No T-Shirt registration after the deadline. Check out the comp poster here (.pdf).

Edgeworks is closed to open climbing during the competition.

Registration forms can be downloaded here (.pdf) or picked up at Edgeworks' front desk. For more information, click here.

NEW FACES

The last few months have put a few more climbers to work around Edgeworks. Be sure to say "hi" to all the new faces.

C'MON CRUSH THIS!

For new and experienced climbers alike, a quick reminder to focus on precise footwork is always worthwhile tip. "Focus on watching your foot all the way to the hold," explains Jon Manz. "A lot of people see a hold and before they've placed their feet, they're already looking at the next move." Is that you?

Watch your foot on each and every hold! That means more than seeing it. Follow your foot to the best position on the hold and watch until you're applying pressure. That, ladies and gents, is precise footwork. Go to it!

Looking to further improve your climbing? Check out our Private Lessons or ProRock Coaching programs.

JUST 'CAUZ WE LOVE YA

We're super excited for the newest addition to our fitness schedule. Reap the benefits of Indoor Cycling, a vigorous and fun cardiovascular exercise. Edgeworks' Indoor Cycling classes provide a energetic workout to burn calories and build serious muscle. Cycling is excellent way to strengthen your heart, lungs, hamstrings, quadriceps, and of course, your gluteus maximums. Come in and cycle your way to a stronger and healthier you. These rad classes are taught by the ever-amped Brandelle McIntosh.

Come in Mondays at 7:30 p.m. More details here.

Spending your summer at Edgeworks means a fun
filled vacation with games, activities and loads of climbing. Join us for a summer unlike any other! Click here for more info.

This summer send your Boy or Girl Scout to one of the Edgeworks Scout Camps. Not only will your Scout learn important skills, they'll have fun doing it. Interested? Contact Patrick for more information.

Interested in the Climbing School? Check out our other classes here.

FOR THE SAKE OF BEING SUPER CLEAR:

Edgeworks will close early April 22nd at 5:30 p.m.

During The T-Town Throwdown, April 30th, there is no open climbing. The gym is still open to competitors and spectators - so come compete or watch!