The Geezer Wall, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is a fairly new area bolted about three years ago. The climbs are custom made for the beginner and intermediate climber. The story goes that a few friends got together after work to bolt all the routes, with the intention of creating a space where the aspiring…
Tag: Climbing
Climbing for Cancer with First Descents at Rockreation
On Saturday, April 28th, climbers from across the country will spend the day at indoor climbing gyms to raise funds for First Descents, a non-profit organization that offers young adults with cancer a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis and defy their cancer. The Salt…
Time for the 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival
The 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival is just around the corner, so you’d better break out the chalk bags and get some workouts in on the hang board. The festival is happening April 25-29, and promises tons of events, competitions, clinics and more including a gear demo, red point comp, Red Bull BBQ, free climbing…
Utah students to compete at 4th Annual Intercollegiate Climbing Competition
Want to see some of the best bouldering athletes from around the state compete in a winner-take-all event? Now’s your chance as Utah students will converge on Westminster College in a fierce climbing competition to find out who is the “Best Boulderer” in the state. Schools from all over Utah will be represented at the…
Black Diamond Fall 2011 Gear Swap and Sale
Need to make space in your gear garage or closet for some swanky new skis? Or are you flat broke and looking for a good deal on some used boards to replace your sad, neon ’93 K2 Extremes? Then get thee to the Fall 2011 gear swap and sale at the Black Diamond retail store…
Rock climbing Glass Ocean
Big Cottonwood Canyon’s Glass Ocean rock climb is described on Mountain Project.com as, “one of the best 5.8’s in BCC!” Although it is a fun climb with some pretty good exposure and a couple of heart-pounding run-outs, there are climbers (including myself,) who would take issue with the 5.8 rating. At the beginning of the…
National Public Lands Day and Friends of Indian Creek evening social
Rock climb Indian Creek? Want to volunteer to help work at the crags for a good cause while also partying with fellow climbers? Then spend the weekend with the Monticello BLM and Friends of Indian Creek for National Public Lands Day. On Saturday, September 24th, the Indian Creek Special Recreation Area will transform from a…
HERA Climb4Life celebrates 10 years in Salt Lake City
The 10th Annual HERA Climb4Life ropes up once again in the Wasatch Mountains as women and men will come together to rock climb and fight against ovarian cancer. This year’s event happens on September 15th through the 18th, and most proceeds collected will be donated to cancer research. Climb4Life isn’t just for women, but everybody who…
Rock climbing Bong Eater Buttress
Who wouldn’t want to climb at a place called Bong Eater? The Bong Eater Buttress is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon and is the first major rock outcrop on the north side of the canyon. The centerpiece route on this granite prow is the namesake climb – Bong Eater. Bong Eater is a Wasatch classic….
Rock climbing The Pile at the S-Curves
The Pile is a rock climbing crag located in the lower-most section of the S-Curves area in Big Cottonwood Canyon. On a hot summer day, The Pile is the perfect place to hang out and climb as it’s tucked away in a shady side-canyon filled with trees. Adding to the cool atmosphere is a waterfall…