Author Archives: Newton

Weekend Inspiration: First Light

  It takes a special level of commitment to do what these men do. Check out this inspiring, thrilling, and short video from the awesome guys at Duct Tape Then Beer.

Climb Time Tunes: Joyeux Noël

  We love everything about the holiday season at The Crag: the expectancy of Advent, giving and receiving gifts, time with family & friends, and unapologetically listening to Christmas music. The staff has put together another Christmas edition of Climb Time Tunes that … Read More

Holiday Promo: Stuff Your Own Stocking

  Treat yourself to a new climbing kit this year. Purchase any chalk bag, harness, belay device and pair of shoes, and save 15%. This includes special orders – if we don’t have it, we’ll get it!

Weekend Inspiration: Worn Wear

As Black Friday, Cyber Monday and consumerism seem to have become the focus of the holiday season, we’re thankful for companies like Patagonia who remind us that gear is at it’s most beautiful when it bears witness to the stories … Read More

Weekend Inspiration: The Insatiable Curiosity

“People will always have a desire to explore what they haven’t seen whether it’s above us, on the surface, or down in the depths of the ocean.”   Here’s to a weekend of exploring, of giving in to your insatiable … Read More

From The Field: Castle Rock Trail Day

Crag Staff Belayer Alaina Krakowiak ventured out to Castle Rock a few weeks ago for a trail day with the Southeastern Climbers Coalition. She wrote about her experience for this edition of From The Field. If you have an upcoming … Read MoreRead More

Member Benefits Update

  No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. We have more Member Benefits to announce! In addition to Hot Yoga Plus, Crag Members can use their membership key tag to receive discounts at the following local businesses:   … Read More

In The Bag: Chris Roos

  Our friend and Bighorn Society coach Chris Roos is on his way up to Shawangunk Ridge, better known as the Gunks, this weekend for a few days of climbing. The Gunks are the land of 5 star routes under … Read MoreRead More

Sneak Peek

    We have some new artwork on the way for the lobby, courtesy of our friend Zephan. We’ll post more photos as we get ’em!

Weekend Inspiration: Fred Beckey

With more first ascents than anyone else in the world and still climbing at age 90, Fred Beckey stands high atop the pantheon of rock climbing.