Touchstone Blog Archive
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Great Western Power Co. Bouldering Area Closed Wednesday
That's right, the FOURTH, yes 4th Touchstone Bouldering Series is coming up this Friday! To prepare for the event the Bouldering Area of GWPC is going to be closed starting Wednesday and continuing until the competition ends. Here's what our good friend Lyn Verinsky, General Manager of Great Western Power Company, has to say about the forthcoming event:
So, prepare yourselves for Friday if you're in the area, and if not, at the very least we're giving you a nice little reminder that the bouldering area will be closed for a few days. Sorry for the inconvenience, but trust us, it's worth it!
(Image via UTomJording on Flickr)
Hey all you Great Western Power Company fans and big time boulderers...is boulderers a word? At any rate, this one is for all of you to serve as a gentle reminder that a very big, very cool event is rapidly approaching and as such, is going to cause a few closures Wednesday.
That's right, the FOURTH, yes 4th Touchstone Bouldering Series is coming up this Friday! To prepare for the event the Bouldering Area of GWPC is going to be closed starting Wednesday and continuing until the competition ends. Here's what our good friend Lyn Verinsky, General Manager of Great Western Power Company, has to say about the forthcoming event:
"Can you believe it’s the FOURTH season of the Touchstone Bouldering Series?! GW is kicking things off in November with lots of climbing, food, and beverages. We’ll raffle off a few goodies and make sure everyone has a great night with all their climbing buddies."
So, prepare yourselves for Friday if you're in the area, and if not, at the very least we're giving you a nice little reminder that the bouldering area will be closed for a few days. Sorry for the inconvenience, but trust us, it's worth it!
(Image via UTomJording on Flickr)
Labels: Bouldering, climbing, Closures, Great Western Power Co. TBS4, Rock Climb
¶ Tuesday, November 18, 2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Non-Stop Sweet Climbing Videos...For Free?!
I don't know about you, but when I can't be actually climbing, few things make me feel better than watching other people climb. Why there aren't more channels on Digital Cable or Direct TV that are dedicated to rock climbing, be it indoor or outdoor, is beyond me. Personally, I think we should rally together, and get ESPN to release something like ESPN 7 - Climbing. Ahh, one can dream.
Until that day, however, I do have some ridiculously good news. How about trying this on for size: Free Climbing Videos. Free AMAZING climbing videos. How amazing? How about the fact that they USED to cost money and the service Used to be a subscription service, but now, they are free. The site, MomentumVM used to charge people just to get in the doors and now, you can sign up, sign in and start watching as many videos as you want, at no charge. That, is awesome.
According to them, it was the support of advertisers that made it all possible. For us, it simply means their MASSIVE archives of climbing videos has just been opened for us to frolic in. Sweet. So, if you can't get to the climbing gyms today, at the very least head over and start watching some videos to tide you over. Can't think of many better ways to spend my day!
I don't know about you, but when I can't be actually climbing, few things make me feel better than watching other people climb. Why there aren't more channels on Digital Cable or Direct TV that are dedicated to rock climbing, be it indoor or outdoor, is beyond me. Personally, I think we should rally together, and get ESPN to release something like ESPN 7 - Climbing. Ahh, one can dream.
Until that day, however, I do have some ridiculously good news. How about trying this on for size: Free Climbing Videos. Free AMAZING climbing videos. How amazing? How about the fact that they USED to cost money and the service Used to be a subscription service, but now, they are free. The site, MomentumVM used to charge people just to get in the doors and now, you can sign up, sign in and start watching as many videos as you want, at no charge. That, is awesome.
According to them, it was the support of advertisers that made it all possible. For us, it simply means their MASSIVE archives of climbing videos has just been opened for us to frolic in. Sweet. So, if you can't get to the climbing gyms today, at the very least head over and start watching some videos to tide you over. Can't think of many better ways to spend my day!
Labels: climbing, Free, Indoor, Rock Climb, Video clip, Videos
¶ Tuesday, November 11, 2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Shoe Demos At Our Gyms!
Yesterday we talked about the variety of climbing shoes we carry, endorse and love, today, I'm here to tell you that if you're not ready to buy just yet, we have Demo Days THIS week that will allow you to test them out, climb in them, and get the feel for them!
That's right, you shouldn't buy before you try, so we're having Shoe Demos at Touchstone Climbing Gyms! Here are the basics and the things You need to know for our demos, starting with the schedule.
Yesterday we talked about the variety of climbing shoes we carry, endorse and love, today, I'm here to tell you that if you're not ready to buy just yet, we have Demo Days THIS week that will allow you to test them out, climb in them, and get the feel for them!
That's right, you shouldn't buy before you try, so we're having Shoe Demos at Touchstone Climbing Gyms! Here are the basics and the things You need to know for our demos, starting with the schedule.
Schedule
Monday- Nov 3 @GWPC
Tuesday- Nov 4 @Mission Cliffs
Wed- Nov 5 @ Diablo Rock Gym
Thursday- Nov 6 @ Berkeley Ironworks
Friday- Nov 7 @ Sacramento Pipeworks
Monday- Nov 3 @GWPC
Tuesday- Nov 4 @Mission Cliffs
Wed- Nov 5 @ Diablo Rock Gym
Thursday- Nov 6 @ Berkeley Ironworks
Friday- Nov 7 @ Sacramento Pipeworks
* Demo Time 6-8 pm
* Try out a variety of shoes including the prisms, jet7, 5x, Verde, V Mile, Ana Blanco and the Women’s Gambits
* We can special order any model
* Members receive 10% off
All these awesome discounts just for being a member. Don't you love it?! So again, try before you buy, get into the Demo Days
* Try out a variety of shoes including the prisms, jet7, 5x, Verde, V Mile, Ana Blanco and the Women’s Gambits
* We can special order any model
* Members receive 10% off
All these awesome discounts just for being a member. Don't you love it?! So again, try before you buy, get into the Demo Days
Labels: climbing, Climbing shoe, Indoor climbing, Recreation, Rock Climb
¶ Tuesday, November 04, 2008 0 Comments
Monday, October 27, 2008
Clinic: How To Perform Your BEST in Climbing!
Hello, Happy Monday and welcome back to the work week!
Here's a heads up for what is sure to be an awesome clinic that you should Not miss. If you are not a climber but want to be, are a climber but want to be better, or are already amazing but just need a tune-up, this FREE clinic is for you. Tomorrow, from 6-7:30pm at the Great Western Power Co., Ethan Schwartz, Ph.D. is going to be putting on a great clinic on how you can perform your best in the climbing world.
Here are some details, so listen up, if you please:
Don't be shy, come, enjoy, learn and push yourself to be the best that you know you can be. Click here to check out the official flyer, then, hopefully we'll see you Tuesday night!
Hello, Happy Monday and welcome back to the work week!
Here's a heads up for what is sure to be an awesome clinic that you should Not miss. If you are not a climber but want to be, are a climber but want to be better, or are already amazing but just need a tune-up, this FREE clinic is for you. Tomorrow, from 6-7:30pm at the Great Western Power Co., Ethan Schwartz, Ph.D. is going to be putting on a great clinic on how you can perform your best in the climbing world.
Here are some details, so listen up, if you please:
What: Clinic on how to perform your best in climbing!
Where: Great Western Power Co.
When: Tuesday, October 28 from 6-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
About the clinic:
What allows you to perform your best? What mental processes channel all of your physical potential into one superb performance, your personal best? Peak moments can be fleeting, but this class will outline the psychological processes that set the stage for peak performance, specifically in the realm of climbing. Through exercises and discussion you'll learn how best to get "in the zone" and get your "head" out of your way, so you are more likely to utilize all that you are as a climber/athlete.
About Ethan:
Ethan Schwartz, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice with an office in Oakland. He has worked with professional, college, and amateur athletes and has studied, researched, and pursued the psychology of peak performance both as a climber/athlete and a clinician. He has been climbing for 17 years and continues to be passionate about pushing his physical limits whether it be bouldering, crack climbing, or sport climbing.
Don't be shy, come, enjoy, learn and push yourself to be the best that you know you can be. Click here to check out the official flyer, then, hopefully we'll see you Tuesday night!
Labels: Bouldering, climbing, Rock Climb
¶ Monday, October 27, 2008 0 Comments
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Full Lung Capacity Bouldering Benefit
When one of our own goes down, we must all rise up to help. This is something I think we all know, we all preach, and now we will all practice. This is a reminder of a benefit coming up, November 1st, from 6-10pm at Berkeley Ironworks. Rowan Jimenez needs our help for a lung transplant...our help, is the least we can do.
Here is the official info on the event, which is absolutely not one to be missed!
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When one of our own goes down, we must all rise up to help. This is something I think we all know, we all preach, and now we will all practice. This is a reminder of a benefit coming up, November 1st, from 6-10pm at Berkeley Ironworks. Rowan Jimenez needs our help for a lung transplant...our help, is the least we can do.
Here is the official info on the event, which is absolutely not one to be missed!
Full Lung Capacity Bouldering Benefit
For more information about Rowan and his battle with scleroderma, check out his blog at http://www.rowanjimenez.com.
On November 1st, from 6pm to 10pm, a bouldering competition benefit event will be held at Berkeley Ironworks to help Rowan Jimenez raise funds for a lung transplant. Rowan Jimenez, former Touchstone employee, parent, rock climber, and musician was diagnosed with a rare disease called scleroderma about six years ago. It has attacked his lungs and has progressed to the point that he only has about 10% lung capacity, compared to a healthy person. He is now in line for a lung transplant that will save his life. The competition will bring together the outdoor community at large to celebrate Rowan’s life and raise money. There will be a video presentation, food, drinks, acro yoga and a live DJ during the event. Our goal is to raise $10,000 through donations and the competition entry fee, which will be on a sliding scale from $25 to $100 so that people can contribute an amount that is comfortable for them. Please join us for an evening of fun, community, and climbing and help Rowan to Full Lung Capacity!
For more information about Rowan and his battle with scleroderma, check out his blog at http://www.rowanjimenez.com.Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, Bouldering, Lung transplantation, Rock Climb, Rowan Jimenez, Scleroderma
¶ Thursday, October 23, 2008 0 Comments
