Give the Gift of Climbing this holiday season!  Save up to 35%!

November 28 – December 31, 2015

Great deals on items like:

Gear Packages | Climbing Shoes | Chalk Bags | Intro Passes | and MORE!

Purchase GIFT CARDS online!

FUN and FREE activities for members ALL DAY LONG!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015

In addition to our 1-Day Membership Sale and as a way of saying, “thank you” to our members, we will be hosting a fun-filled Member Appreciation Day on Friday, Dec. 4 2015. Because by being a member, you are Edgeworks!

We hope you’ll come and enjoy all (or some) of what we have planned including a MEMBER PARTY w/ DJ Johnny Devine from 7pm – 9pm.

SCHEDULE OF FUN:

Amy and Eric Leonard

Members since 2014 and 2015

Amy and Eric are relatively new members who jumped right in to the full climbing experience that Edgeworks has to offer. From maximizing the use of their monthly guest passes – always bringing in new family and friends, to participating in our monthly member clinics, climbing school courses, private lessons, and guiding services. They are an adventurous duo and we’re happy to be able to share a bit more about them!

How did you start climbing?
Eric: I started climbing when my friend Alex took me to Exit 38 eight years ago. After several climbs, he had me leading, but I didn’t quite know what I was doing. Now I think I do.
Amy: After Eric started climbing, we went as a family to Exit 38 and Vantage. I was the “mom” at the crag, taking care of the kids and possibly trying one route myself. I knew I enjoyed climbing and wanted that to change. At a book club in January, we decided to each try something new and report on it instead of reading a book. I chose climbing and immediately got hooked.
Why do you climb at Edgeworks?
It’s great to be able to climb anytime we only have an hour or two to spare in the middle of our busy lives. We’ve also enjoyed taking classes, learning sport lead; knots, anchors, and rappelling; and private instruction. Edgeworks has a great community feel. Mostly, though, we climb here because it’s fun!
Where is your favorite place to climb outside?
Eric: Sunshine Wall at Frenchman Coulee.
Amy: I have enjoyed every place I’ve climbed outside. I especially enjoy anything that’s part of a bigger climb, even if it’s easy, like the Haystack scramble at Mount Si, the rock portions of Mt. Olympus, and The Brothers. We’ve also hiked the Wonderland Trail and climbed Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. I hope to do more technical climbs in the future with skills I have gained at Edgeworks and also want to begin trad climbing.
What do you do when you’re not climbing?
Eric: Keeping the world secure while working at Microsoft.
Amy: The bulk of my time is spent mothering and home schooling our six children. I’m Chair of the Washington Homeschool Organization, which supports independent home schooling in our state. For fun, I run, read, hike, cook, backpack, play the piano, and practice yoga. I’m also a live-theatre junkie. There’s a connection between the actors and audience that can never be achieved onscreen.
What are some interesting facts you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?
Amy: Very few people get enough sleep, which has been linked to both obesity and a shorter life. Adults get just as grumpy from lack of sleep as kids do. So I have mastered the 20-minute nap and consider it the secret to being a good parent.

15% OFF Any Petzl Product!

1-week only! November 16-22, 2015

Now’s your chance to stock up on Petzl gear! Save 15% on Petzl products ordered November 16 -22 – including harnesses, grigris, helmets, ice tools, crampons, ropes, headlamps, and MORE!

Place your order at the front desk and receive your items by December 1st.

Petzl will also be here at the gym on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6pm offering harness demos! Be sure to stop and check it out. You can also spend time chatting with Jay about all the other fun gear Petzl have to offer.

*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid at Edgeworks Climbing ONLY. Submit your orders at the front desk.

Radha Higgins

Edgeworks member since 2010

MEMBER STATS:  Lifetime Visits: 430 | Frequency: Weekly | Zero-to-Member Rate: 90 days | Belay Cert: 12/10/2010 | Lead Cert: 09/13/2013 | Favorite Climbs: Gnar Stemming Routes

How did you start climbing?
Radha: Some friends asked if I wanted to go climbing with them. I bought shoes and a harness the next day!

Why do you climb at Edgeworks?
Radha: Because Edgeworks is awesome! Great staff, great routes, great community!

Where is your favorite place to climb outside?
Radha: I don’t think I have one favorite place, anything outside makes me happy!

What do you do when you’re not climbing?
Radha: Train horses, hike, rollerblade, bike, knit, read, swim, dance.

What are some interesting facts you’d like to share with the Edgeworks community?
Radha: There are trolls in Iceland and leprechauns behind the walls and bouldering area at Edgeworks.

Feel like you missed out on the Black Light Comp or just simply want more?

Invite your friends, wear your best GLOW costumes, and join us for a night of black light climbing! It’s guaranteed to be the best, most unique and fun way to jump start your weekend fun.

Friday, October 30, 2015  |  6pm – 10pm

FREE! for members! Regular day pass rates apply.

RESULTS ←(click the link for results)

2015  Blacklight Bouldering Competition + Party

Saturday, October 24, 2015
$25 Edgeworks members | $35 non-members thru 10/11/15; $40 after

Watch the VIDEO!←(click the link to watch)

We’re back with the 11th Annual Blacklight Bouldering competition – known to many as one of the MOST FUN climbing events in the region! This unique event combines the VISUALLY STIMULATING appeal of black lights with the EXCITEMENT and ENERGY of a climbing competition, making it just as cool to watch as it is to participate.

Last year’s improvements to sessions, flow, and decor were a huge success and this year is sure to be even better with the addition of the one and only Zootown DJ as the event emcee; as well as the return of DJ Johnny Devine!

Open to ALL ages and abilities – check out the competition details below. Volunteer Opportunities are also available so be sure to check out the additional info at the end of this post.

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM
Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer and the musical selections of the one and only, DJ Johnny Devine.
Comp registration not required.

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COMPETITION DETAILS: 

Saturday, October 24, 2015
COST: $35 through 10/11/15 • $40 after
Edgeworks Members: $25

Registration Includes:
•  BEST ROUTES of the year  •  Black light FUN  •  AWARDS  •  RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth)  •
•  COSTUME CONTEST  •  After PARTY (21+)  •
•  BLACK LIGHT Comp T-Shirt (add’l $10, must register before 10/11)  •

* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category.
* Youth A is the only category being offered in both sessions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Comp Format:
• Red point; no finals.

Prizes:
• 1st Place in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.

USAC Credit and OPEN Category:
• Youth CANNOT get USAC credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the unusual case that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes, you must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.

Climbing Time:
• Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark. (This is a change from previous years when we allowed climbers to finish the climb that they were in line for at the buzzer.)

Gym Closure:
• The gym will be open to competitors only on the day of the comp and sections of the boulder and top rope walls will be closed 2-3 days ahead to time to allow time for our route setters to do their job setting all new routes. The good news is the gym will reopen on Sunday, October 25 with a HUGE selection of brand new routes for you try!

COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS:
We Need You!

The Job: Competition Judges – No experience necessary! Help manage routes, competitor queues, scoring and spotting as needed.
Session 1: 10:15am-2:00pm –– Session 2: 2:15pm-6:00pm –– All Day: 10:15am-6:00pm
Single Session Volunteers: $25 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt & Karma points.
Double Session Volunteers: $50 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt, pizza & DOUBLE Karma points.
SIGN UP ONLINE!

We will also need ART DECOR VOLUNTEERS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday prior to the comp. If you are interested, please talk to one of the friendly faces at the front desk.

$45 2-Week Trial Pass

Limited time offer!

Give us 2-weeks and we’re sure you’ll want more… more climbing, more fitness classes, more instruction, more community events, and more fun at Edgeworks!

Purchase your trial pass before the offer expires, September 30, 2015.

We can’t wait to see you here!