Author Archives: Newton

Workout of the Week: 6/15/15

Welcome to The Crag Workout of the Week: A weekly workout program designed to build strength, increase endurance and help you climb your best. For maximum results, try this workout three times this week. This week’s workout focuses on general climbing fitness: WARMUP 1 Lap on the Traverse … Read More

Workout of the Week: 6/1/15

Welcome to The Crag Workout of the Week: A weekly workout program designed to build strength, increase endurance and help you climb your best. For maximum results, try this workout three times this week. This week’s workout focuses on endurance:   WARMUP 1 Lap on the Traverse Dynamic … Read More

Workout of the Week: 5/25/15

Welcome to The Crag Workout of the Week: A weekly workout program designed to build strength, increase endurance and help you climb your best. For maximum results, try this workout three times this week. This week’s workout focuses on strength: WARMUP 1 Lap on the Traverse Dynamic warm up … Read More

Workout of the Week: 5/11/15

Welcome to The Crag Workout of the Week: A weekly workout program designed to build strength, increase endurance and help you climb your best. For maximum results, try this workout three times this week.   This week’s workout focuses on building power endurance:   WARMUP 1 Traverse Lap … Read More

Weekend Inspiration: Yosemite

Yosemite. The word alone elicits a reaction from climbers and adventure seekers across the globe. From El Capitan to Half Dome, Yosemite National Park is 1200 square miles of wild beauty in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas. Granite monoliths reaching toward the heavens, … Read More

Partner Profile: Hot Yoga Plus

Did you know that all active members at The Crag receive 15% off classes and memberships at all Hot Yoga Plus locations? Hot Yoga Plus offers both heated and non-heated classes, including classes that benefit climbers: Hot 26: (heated) A great way to … Read More

Member Benefits Update

Have you heard about our new friends in Chattanooga, Anvil Crash Pad Rentals? They’ve established a system of renting out Organic crash pads at the reasonable rate of $13, with $10 for every additional day you have their pads. Needing more than one … Read More

From The Field: Ode To LRC

  In early January, while out of school for the holidays, Zach Edwards, Darden Shadrach, Alex Wiseman and myself made the drive to Stone Fort in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. As many of you who are more familiar with climbing know, … Read MoreRead More

Climb Time Tunes: Merry Christmas

We hope you enjoy our annual collection of Christmas songs as you finish up your shopping, travel to see family or gather with friends this holiday season. Warmest wishes of Christmas cheer and happiness to you and your family from … Read More

Bighorn Society Firewood and Coffee Fundraiser

    The Crag’s youth climbing team is raising money to help cover the cost of registration and travel expenses for this year’s American Bouldering Series with firewood and coffee sales. … Read More