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From The Field: Meeting The Master

Posted by Newton on May 2, 2013 | Featured

Chris Sharma is widely recognized as one of the world’s strongest, most accomplished and most groundbreaking climbers. Based on my experience a couple of months ago, I would say he’s also the most popular. … Read More

Weekend Inspiration: The Producer

Posted by Newton on April 19, 2013 | Featured

Film buffs know Steve Schwartz as the man whose company, Chockstone Pictures, produced Tree of Life, Killing Them Softly and The Road. What you may not know is that he is also an avid climber. April’s American Alpine Club … Read More

Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional Results

Posted by Newton on February 4, 2013 | Featured

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2013 Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional, presented by Granola. Scores are posted below. Check our Facebook page in a couple of days for pictures from the event. Hope to see everyone at next … Read More … Read More

Tags: Bouldering, Competition, Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional, Rock Climbing

Weekend Inspiration: If at First You Don’t Succeed…

Posted by Newton on December 22, 2012 | Featured

A lesson in persistence, courtesy of Nalle Hukkataival.

Tags: Bouldering, Nalle, Persistence, Rock Climbing

From The Field: ABS 14 Regionals, Columbus, OH

Posted by Newton on December 17, 2012 | Featured

Columbus, Ohio: Named after Christopher Columbus; home to the Buckeyes and Blue Jackets. A couple of weeks ago, a crew of seven climbers and dozens of family members made the trip to Columbus-town, not for a hockey or football … Read More … Read More

Tags: ABS 14, Bouldering, Climbing, Competition, Rock Climbing, Vertical Adventures

The Crag’s Workout Challenge

Posted by Newton on November 26, 2012 | Featured

Working out doesn’t have to involve lots of weights and machines. Climbers and other athletes have been building strength and endurance for decades using nothing more than their own body weight. Over the past few months we’ve created a … Read More … Read More

Protect What’s Holy

Posted by Newton on November 20, 2012 | Featured

If you’ve been to The Crag lately or visited our Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that we’re helping out with The Access Fund’s “Protect What’s Holy” fundraising effort to purchase The Holy Boulders in Southern Illinois. Since we have quite … Read More … Read More

Tags: Access Fund, Bouldering, Holy Boulders, So iLL

ABS Competition Recap

Posted by Newton on November 14, 2012 | Featured

Thanks to everyone that joined us for Saturday’s USA Climbing American Bouldering Series climbing competition! We’ve posted the final scores and some of our favorite pictures from the comp below. To see more pictures from the comp or to share … Read More … Read More

Tags: Nashville Climbing, The Crag

Bighorn Society Firewood Fundraiser

Posted by Newton on October 27, 2012 | Featured

Bighorn Society, The Crag’s youth climbing team, is selling firewood to help cover the registration and travel costs of this year’s American Bouldering Series competitions. All of the wood is excellent quality hardwood ready for burning. The wood has … Read More

Tags: Firewood, Fundraiser

Adult Bouldering League – Week 1 Standings

Posted by Newton on September 20, 2012 | Featured

We kicked off the inaugural Adult Bouldering League in high style last night. There was plenty of climbing and camaraderie going on at The Crag, and lots of laughter and good natured ribbing at Brixx over pints and pizza afterwards. … Read More … Read More

Tags: Adult Bouldering League, Climbing, The Crag

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