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Edgeworks Climbing's Monthly Newsletter
November 2011
 
 

Mountaineer's Speaker Series

The Mountaineers, Tacoma Branch will host its monthly Open House and Speaker Series at the University of Puget Sound campus on November 18th at 7:00 PM featuring the renowned climber, Fred Beckey.

In the words of Colin Haley, noted contemporary Northwest climber "Fred Beckey is the most accomplished climber of all time. The volume of climbing he has done, near and at the cutting edge, is leagues beyond anyone else. At an early age in the Cascades, Fred got on an express train of bold, difficult, adventurous and beautiful first ascents across North America, and the train hasn't stopped for 70 years."

Co-sponsored by University of Puget Sound (UPS) and Edgeworks Climbing Indoor Rock Gym, Fred will give a multimedia retrospective of his decades of climbing in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Additional speakers, including Edgeworks' own Tod Bloxham, will add perspective to Fred's impact on the climbing community.

Admission is just $5.00 and tickets can be purchased at the Edgeworks Front Desk, or online here.

More information, including directions, maps and contact information can be found HERE.

   

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Scout Round Up

New Junior Program

VIP It Up - Text "edge" to 53535

Pro Shop Discount

Crushing Tip

News & Calendar

 
 

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Scout Round Up
  ROCK CLIMBING ROUND UP  
 

Are you a Scout? Come and enjoy an evening rock climbing while developing great friendships, useful skills and self confidence! Edgeworks is hosting the largest. Scout rock climbing event in the Pacific Northwest. We'll have music, yummy food, challenging climbing (and non-climbing) games, prizes and more!

GIRL SCOUTS
November 12th, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Registration includes a prize pack with tons of goodies for each Scout! Contact Patrick for prices and more information.

BOY SCOUTS
November 19th, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Registration includes a prize pack with tons of goodies for each Scout! Contact Patrick for prices and more information.

 
 

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New Junior Program
 

Edgeworks is stoked to introduce another Junior Program session specifically built for kids who attend home school programs. Have an awesome P.E. class while climbing walls and playing games.

For more information give us a call, 253-564-4899, or email us.

 
 

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Rock Climbing Round Up
  VIP IT UP - TEXT "EDGE" TO 53535  
 

Ahhh yeah, we're text savvy now. Text "edge" to 53535 to subscribe to the Edgeworks VIP for exclusive deals, coupons and freebies.

Last month a few people went to the Reel Rock Film Tour with us. We had a pretty good time and all rode up in the van.

This month, we're giving away a few day passes to the next 15 subscribers - just our way of saying thanks for supporting us!

Edgeworks VIP is a subscription service and standard rates apply. Reply "stop" to quit.

 
 

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ProShop Discount
  PRO SHOP DISCOUNT  
  As if being an Edgeworks member wasn't already the best thing since finding a fiver in your back pocket, we're adding another benefit. All Edgeworks members get their gear from the ProShop for 10% OFF. Great gear at a great price. Have you been eying that sexy Sterling Rope? Or a new pair of Evolvs? Grab 'em now for a fantastic price.  
 

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Crushing Tip
  C'MON CRUSH THIS!  
 

One of the best ways to improve your climbing is to find a mentor, a coach, who can help you set up your training schedules. Until you've got your own, you can take this Climbing Tip from the Edgeworks Team Coach, Jon Manz. "One important aspect of improving is to manage your training cycles," explains Jon, "don't focus on strength every time you train. Vary your work out." Essentially, we have to establish training days to build important and specific climbing skills and muscles.

You should build a training pattern where you incorporate strength, power-endurance, endurance, and rest days into your weekly schedule. Try this out:

  • On day 1, focus on strength; hit up the bouldering wall and weights. You're looking to increase your strength.
  • Day 2 is a power-endurance day. You're going to head over to roped routes and climb at a consistently hard level (but not your hardest), while increasing your volume of climbing.
  • On Day 3, it's all about endurance. Here's where you focus on the traverse. Stay on the wall as long as you can.
  • Follow this cycle with a good rest day and repeat.
 
 

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News & Calendar
             
  Belay Find   Junior Program   Couch2Climb  
  BELAY
FIND
  JUNIOR
PROGRAM
  COUCH 2
CLIMB
 
 

Here's how it works: the orange tag means you're looking for a partner. So, clip one to your harness or chalk bag and keep your eyes peeled for other tags floating around.

 

An ongoing, quality climbing experience that kids of all ages enjoy. Offering a fun curriculum taught by our professional, experienced staff in a safe setting. Need more info? Click here.

 

Couch 2 Climb is a weekly coaching program for new climbers who want to move quickly into climbing super stardom. Every Thursday at six.

 
           
  Pro Rock   Climbing School   Climbing school has undergone a bit of a change. To see all the new classes, click here.  
  PROROCK
COACHING
  CLIMBING SCHOOL      
 

Simply the best way to improve your game on the rock, Edgeworks ProRock Coaching is here for you.

Join Ken Tuesdays and Thursdays either at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. for two hours of dedicated, professional coaching.

Learn more here.

 
Nov 1 102: Intro to Bouldering
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 7 AND
Nov 9
201: Advanced Movement & Technique
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 8 102: Intro to Bouldering
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 13

204: Single Pitch Rock Rescue
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nov 14 AND
Nov 16
201: Advanced Movement & Technique
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 15 102: Intro to Bouldering
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 20 401: Crevasse Rescue
3:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nov 21 AND
Nov 23
202: Sport Lead
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 22 102: Intro to Bouldering
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 27 AND
Nov 29
203: Anchors & Rappelling
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 22 102: Intro to Bouldering
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.