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This Year’s Ubuntu Project: Shiloh

Posted by Newton on February 5, 2014 | Featured

Over dinner and beers last month, I had the chance to learn about Shiloh NYC, a Christian not-for-profit organization dedicated to equipping New York City at-risk youth and their families with tools that build hope, confidence and the skills to attain … Read More … Read More

Tags: Camp Shiloh, Climbing, Community, Ministry, Rock Climbing, summer camp, Ubuntu

NCCR Recap

Posted by admin on February 4, 2014 | Featured

We would like to congratulate everyone that came out to the Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional. We had a fantastic turn out and all of the competitors did a great job of representing their respective schools. Special thanks to all … Read More … Read More

Tags: I Love Rock Climbing, Nashville Climbing, Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional, Tennessee Climbing

From The Field: Getting On The Sharp End

Posted by Newton on February 3, 2014 | Featured

In this edition of From The Field, one of our staff belayers, Alaina Krakowiak, gives us her thoughts on her first experience with lead climbing a few weeks ago. We’re sure you’ll enjoy her tale from the sharp end as … Read More … Read More

Around The Crag: Tate DeLottinville

Posted by admin on January 27, 2014 | Featured

We want to highlight the people that make up our growing community at The Crag, so we’ve introduced a feature on the blog called Around The Crag. Every month we’ll highlight one of our members, giving you a chance to … Read More … Read More

Tags: Arkansas, Around The Crag, FJ, Franklin TN, Moustache, Owls, Parent, Puzzles, Rock Climbing, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tanzig Norgay, Tate DeLottinville, The Crag, TN Climbing

Crag Union Gear: Now In Stock

Posted by Newton on December 20, 2013 | Featured

I love union logos. The simplicity of the designs, combined the “all for one” nature of (most) unions, really speaks to me. So when I was looking for inspiration for new Crag Gear, that’s where I turned. The new … Read More

Tags: Climbing, Climbing Gear, Rock Climbing, Tennessee

Weekend Inspiration: First Light

Posted by Newton on December 13, 2013 | Featured

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

Posted by Newton on December 11, 2013 | Featured

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

Posted by Newton on December 8, 2013 | Featured

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!

Around The Crag: Kate and Calvin Webster

Posted by admin on December 4, 2013 | Featured

We want to highlight the people that make up our growing community at The Crag, so we’ve introduced a feature on the blog called Around The Crag. Every few weeks we’ll highlight one of our members, giving you a chance … Read More … Read More

Tags: Around The Crag, Climbing Gym, Kansas City, Kate Webster, Mexican Coca-Cola, New Climber, Rock Climbing, Spanish Class, The Crag, TN Climbing

Weekend Inspiration: Worn Wear

Posted by Newton on November 28, 2013 | Featured

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