Edgeworks Climbing Newsletter
February 2009
In this issue...
 
 

FREE SHOE DEMO: Boreal Climbing
 
  Join Edgeworks and the Boreal Climbing Sales Rep for an evening of climbing. Test out their climbing shoe line and see what you think for yourself!
 
 
Event Details:
* Date:
Wednesday, February 11th
* Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm
 
  Demo Boreal Climbing Shoes!  
   

 
Valentines Day - Climbing Date
 
Looking for that unique date for Valentines Day? Edgeworks has been the home of many 1st! Climbing at Edgeworks is the active and fun experience your date will remember!
 
 
Guided - Private Belay Date:
* Includes: One staff guide as your personal guide
Full equipment rentals
Day passes (to climb on your own afterwards)
* Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
* Cost: 2 climbers : $25/hour, per climber
* Reservations: Please call in advance for reservations.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required.
 
 
Instruction - Knots & Belaying Date:
* Includes: One hour class learning the ropes
Full equipment rentals
Day passes (to climb on your own afterwards)
* Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
* Time: Saturday: 12:00pm & 3:00pm
* Cost: $29 per climber
* Reservations: Please call in advance for reservations.
Pre-Payment is required to register.
 
 
Bouldering - Day Pass Date:
* Includes: Day passes (our basic entry fee)
Stay as long as you like!
* Time: Saturday: Drop by anytime!
No Rservervations Required!
* Cost: $15 per climber
Equipment Rentals Not Included
 
   

Valentines Day - Partner Yoga
 
  With our Partner Yoga you will find a new way to bond with your best friend or partner. Partner yoga challenges our balance, strength, and flexibility and brings out the playful aspect of yoga. Share and explore yoga poses while building and strengthening friendships and extending the boundaries of your awareness.
 
 
Partner Yoga:
* Time: Saturday: 10:15am - 11:30am
* Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
* Cost: $20/couple
 
  Edgeworks Partner Yoga!
Valentines Day Only!
 
   

 
FREE CLINIC!: Rope Rugs
  Join Edgeworks Routesetter and Instructor Ken Burkart as he demonstrates how to coil your own rope rugs. Bring your own rope or, for a small fee, purchase one at the front desk.
 
  The perfect gift for your climbing companion!
 
 
Event Details:
* Date:
Wednesday, February 11th
* Time:
8:00pm - 9:00pm
* Cost:
FREE!
 
  Bring your own rope or...
For $10, purchase a rope for your rug at the front desk.
 
   

CLINIC: Intro to Routesetting
 
 

Have you ever wondered what goes into setting a route or wanted to create one for yourself? Now's your chance! Learn essential routesetting skils from Edgeworks Head Routesetter Andy Davis.

 
 
Routesetting Skills You Will Learn:
* Tools of the Trade
*
Basic Safety
* Self Belaying with a Gri-Gri
* Rules of Creating Good Movement and Flow
* Creating Routes for Climbers of All Sizes
* How to Force Specific Moves

 
  From 4:00pm to 7:00pm you will learn tools, safety, and routesetting basics. At 7:00pm the you have the opportunity to set your own route or boulder problem. This is also when the Edgeworks Routesetting Staff arrives which a great opportunity to see and learn from them.  
 
Details:
* Dates:
Sunday, March 22nd
* Times:
4:00pm - 7:00pm - Routesetting Basics
7:00pm - 11:00pm - Set with Edgeworks Staff
* Cost:
$25/members - $50/non-members
 
  Learn what makes a great route and then create one for yourself!  
   

Edgeworks Climbing School
  Edgeworks Climbing School
 

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.

 
 
 
Learn the essential skills
 
Advanced technical skills
 
Master outdoor skills
 
Learn crevasse rescue
 
Train to climb hard!
 
Cater your instruction to you
 
 
Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!
 
   

Adult Training Team
 
  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'.
 
 

Benefits:
* Professional coaching
* Set yourself up for success
* Meet new climbing partners
* Eliminate your climbing weaknesses
* Become stronger and more fit
* Climb harder!

 
 
Details:
* Duration: Meets twice a week, 2 hour sessions each
* Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
* Cost: $95/month
* Dates/Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 
  Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!
Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 
Adult Training Team
   

High School Night
 
High School Night
 
Edgeworks supports the local youth through monthly High School Nights! Get in at a REDUCED RATE, rentals are FREE! and get a FREE! 101: Knots and Belaying class.
 
 

Event Details:
* $10 Day Pass
* Student Gear Rentals - FREE!!
* 101: Knots and Belaying class - FREE!!
* Must present valid Student ID
* Liability Waiver must signed by parent

 
 
* Curtis High School - Friday, February 6th, 7-9pm
* Frankling-Pierce High School - Friday, February 6th, 7-9pm
* Foss High School - Friday, February 13th, 7-9pm
* Stadium High School - Friday, February 20th, 7-9pm
* Rogers High School - Friday, February 27th, 7-9pm
* Truman High School - Friday, February 27th, 7-9pm
 
 
Start a High School Night For Your School:
Edgeworks is seeking High School Reps Now!
* High School Rep Position Includes:
   FREE! Quarterly Membership
   FREE! Edgeworks T-Shirt
   Lots of New Friends
* For full Description of Responsibilities and how to apply:
   Check out our Jobs Page!
 
   

Edgeworks Military Night
 
 

Edgeworks salutes our military with a night of climbing just for you! Bring yourself, bring your crew, bring your whole squadron! Show your military ID and get your Day Pass at a discounted rate!

 
  Benefits:
* Climb at a discounted rate!
* Do something fun with your friends
* Meet new and active friends
* Get a great workout
* Learn to climb hard!
 
 
Details:
* Dates: Every 4th Friday of the month
* Times: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
* Cost: $9 Day Pass (Regularly $15)
 
Edgeworks Military Night
   

This Month at Edgeworks!
 

Ah February, the month of love. Love yourself, love climbing, love learning. Join the Adult Training Team and take your climbing to a new level or build your skills with a Sport Climbing Anchors Class.
For our full schedule of this months calendar (
click here)!

 
 

Climbing Crafts: Rope Rugs!
February 11th, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join our very own Ken Burkart as he demonstrates how to coil your own rope rugs. Bring your own rope or, for a small fee, purchase one at the front desk. The perfect gift for your climbing companion!

 
 

Adult Training Team
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cha Cha on the wall, keep your arms long like an orangutan, and see your climbing excel. Learn where your strengths lie and address areas that need improvement.
For class information and registration (click here).

 
 

203: Sport Climbing Anchors
February 19th & 26th, 7:00-8:30pm
You know how to lead, but how do you get the rope down? We’ll unlock the mysteries to creating sport climbing anchors, cleaning anchors, rappelling, and lowering. Get ready for spring climbing!
For class information and registration (click here).

 
 
Women's Night - 5-10pm, Friday, February 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
.
 
 
College Night - 5-10pm, Friday, February 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.
 
 
Family Night - 5-10pm, Friday, February 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
.
 
 
Military Night - 5-10pm, Friday , February 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.
 
  FREE! Clinic: Slacklining - 8-10pm, Friday, February 27th
Staff members will be available to offer advice to beginners and advanced slackliners. The slackline will stay up until 10pm so you can practice away the wobbly leg.

Last Friday of each month.
 

Edgeworks Climbing - 6102 N 9th Street #200, Tacoma, WA 98406
www.edgeworksclimbing.com - 253-564-4899
 

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