Summer is coming to an end and exciting things are happening at Edgeworks. Kimi and Tod just got back from summiting Mt. Shuksan (read about their adventure below). The front desk staff has been squeezing in trips to Index, Smith Rock, and City of Rocks, taking advantage of the last days of sunshine. We’ve been setting new routes in the gym, creating the most challenging and diverse indoor climbing in the northwest. Our instructors have been brushing up on their skills as they prepare for a busy fall curriculum at Edgeworks Climbing School.

In this issue of The Edgeworks Climbing Newsletter read how Kimi Nakano reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan, and meet Edgeworks' first employee. Also, do not overlook the promotions offered in September, particularly the Labor Day special. 

Corporate memberships are available to 5 or more paying customers from the same company. Only pay $45/month for a full membership and if you sign up in September we waive the initiation fee! REI, Multicare, Microsoft, and US Military employees are already getting great deals. Why can’t you? Bring in your 4 coworkers and sign up at the front desk or call 253-564-4249.

Edgeworks hosts team building events for companies and groups that build confidence, trust and respect among peers. We use classic team building exercises combined with climbing specific activities to produce a truly memorable event. Our programs are a fun and exciting way to build a group that pulls together to get those tough projects completed. For more details call 253-564-4249 or click here.

I was tired and hot, so immediately set up my Thermarest as a chaise lounge on the glacier and rested, gazing up at the mountain.  Tod soon joined me, and I asked him to point out the route to me again.  It still looked impossibly steep.  “Really?  Man, I don’t know.  It doesn’t even look like it’s possible for humans to do that.”  Tod chuckled and said again that it looked steeper than it really was.

“Now that I see it, it’s less scary for sure, but… well, this is good.  I feel better about it.  I think I started out at about 80%, but now I’m only about 15% sure I will die tomorrow.” 

The entire gym is available for private parties and events customized to your specifications. Options include group climbing with or without staff provided, lessons, games & activities, or non-climbing events such as hot dog eating contests and slumber parties. The entire gym including the lounge, conference room, fitness studio and rental equipment are available for your use.

We take care of everything from the climbing, equipment, staff, group/party lounge so that your event will go smoothly. While climbing is for everyone (there are no age, athletic or size requirements), our viewing lounge will serve as a home base for your group so that climbers and non-climbers can enjoy the atmosphere the gym has to offer during and after your climbing session. Call 253-564-4899 for details.

Andy Davis had recently graduated from the University of Puget Sound and was searching for work when he stumbled upon a climbing gym under construction. A couple days later Andy was the first official employee hired by Edgeworks and the rest is history.

Edgeworks is a fun place to work; we have a unique environment that encourages welcoming both customers and employees into the gym. We have a variety of positions open throughout the year, if you don't see any jobs open or a position that suits you, please send us a cover letter and resume so we can keep it on file when positions do open.