August 9 – September 3, 2021 Open to all who want to participate! With a relative scoring system, climbers of all levels and abilities have the chance to win. Join the fun and sign up through KAYA today!
THE BASICS:
Participation is FREE and scoring is based on the relative grade limit for the climber. All boulders in Seattle and Bellevue will be part of the league.
The league starts with a community event kick-off on August 9th and ends September 3rd. Winners will be announced shortly after. Get psyched and try hard!
CHALLENGE FORMAT:
Skill level: choose the hardest grade you can send in 5 tries
Individual event: no team, no categories and no repeats
Prizes awarded to the top 3 competitors from each gym (SEA/BEL), including great gear, fun t-shirts, and more!
RULES:
Scoring is based off of self-reported V-Max grades (a grade you can send in 5 go’s – or less – on a regular basis).
100 points for routes completed at your V-Max grade.
10 additional points for every grade above that.
20 points subtracted for climbs below your V-Max.
1 point will also be deducted for each attempt.
Sandbaggers beware! V-Max grades will be bumped when necessary.
Climbs must be logged in KAYA, anytime from Aug 9th – Sep 3rd.
Download the KAYA app and add Stone Gardens Bellevue or Seattle as your home gym; the League will pop up in your feed.
Be sure to follow the live, ongoing leaderboard in KAYA to track your progress and compete!
Global Climbing Day marks the culmination of The North Face’s Walls Are Meant For Climbing campaign, a global movement to bring people together through the power and community of climbing.
We see walls as a place to unite our community through the sport of climbing – a sport that requires trust and partnership. The purpose is to inspire us all to think more hopefully about the community we can build – as climbers, as outdoor enthusiasts, as believers in the good of humanity.
Edgeworks is proud to partner with The North Faceand climbing gyms around the globe to celebrate climbing and the community it creates. Locally for us, that means reducing the barriers to entry and increasing access for new climbers.
Details: FREE gear rentals with purchase of a day pass and extra staff available to offer a belay to new or less experienced climbers.
* Tacoma WILL NOT host an in-gym event. Instead, we’ve teamed up with The Trust for Public Lands to celebrate the recent installation of 2 new outdoor climbing boulders next to the Eastside Community Center.
Our ALL NEW Community Challenge is similar to our Boulder Series (or leagues) of the past but amped up in a whole new way!
Designed to be 2 competitions in one(seasoned pro or newbie), prizes will be awarded for top overall winners; recognition for “most improved”, “most recommendations” and “most unique routes”; plus a variety of weekly flash challenges worked in for added fun.
Regardless of your climbing ability (strong or newbie), this is sure to be a fun social experiment – er, EXPERIENCE – for everyone involved.
WHY ARE WE USING THE KAYA APP?
The KAYA Climb app may be new to the Tacoma community but is used by climbers all around the world and its features help us better facilitate the challenge by:
Making it easier for us to track participation and progress.
Giving you real time standings to see where you’re at, how your progress compares to others and exactly what you need to do to WIN!
CHALLENGE DETAILS:
Here’s all that you really need to know.
BOULDERING:
Four categories: (prizes for 1st place in each category + most improved) – Intro VB -V1 – Beginner V1 – V3 – Intermediate V3 – V5 – Advanced V5 – V+
ROPES:
Elevation Comp: (most feet climbed during comp; top 3 win prizes) – 25 ft for West Bay (ropes) – 40 ft for East Bay – 50 ft for Lead Prow
OVERALL PRIZES:
Flash Challenges
Most recommendations
PRIZES AWARDED DURING OUR NEXT MEMBER SOCIAL: AUGUST 3RD!
Smaller camp sizes, more time outside and creative thinking.
These are trying times for everyone, including parents and kids. With the challenges of social distancing, the pressures of remote, online and home school learning and a growing need to keep kids entertained at home; we could all use a little light to brighten this uncertain tunnel.
That is why we are committed to providing re-imagined summer camps that will engage and inspire kids to keep climbing and explore the outdoors.
Building off Edgeworks’ success running camps last summer, we’re confident in our ability to provide healthy programs for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate + advanced.
Recognized by WA state as a “low risk sport”, we continue to work with state guidelines to ensure a healthy + safe return to indoor climbing — the same is true for our Summer Camps.
Reduced Camp Sizes
The health and well-being of our members, guests + staff continues to be paramount in our decision-making. For that reason, camp sizes have been reduced from 12 participants to 8.
The following set of community health guidelines has been implemented to help mitigate health risks for our employees + campers. Upon registering, campers will also receive additional information specific to their camp experience.
More Time Outside
We anticipate that state guidelines will continue to limit the number of people allowed inside the gym at one time. The good news is that so much of ourSummer Camp programming, fun and adventure can be done outside!
Our amazing Youth Program and Outdoor Guide staff are researching a variety of local outdoor locations for our Adventure Rock camps to still enjoy some much needed outdoor adventure this summer!
Silver Linings
Every challenge brings opportunity, and for us that opportunity has been to re-imagine our camp structures and develop new curriculum to further engage and inspire campers to keep climbing and explore the outdoors. Our staff have brainstormed some really fun ideas that may just result in better than ever experiences for our campers!
Keeping You Updated
As news from the state and updates to the “Roadmap to Recovery” plan continue to develop, our plans may change. We will be sure to keep you updated with any necessary adjustments to our programming, schedule and/or transportation.
We also invite you to check our website, Facebook and Instagram accounts or drop us an email:
Building a community where all climbers feel welcome + engaged.
With a front entry renovation in Seattle and an expansion project expected in Bellevue (stay tuned for details!), we expect that everyone will have a lot of questions. Below are a few of those answers.
HONORING STONE GARDENS’ HISTORY:
Undeniably, Stone Gardens is “The Climbers Gym” with 25 years experience “providing the best climbing at every experience level—from beginners to seasoned climbers—and a knowledgeable, friendly staff ready to help.” It is this long standing passion and drive that will stay with us as we carry through into the future.
GROWTH
Also undeniable is the amount of growth that has happened in the sport of climbing since 1995, when the Seattle gym first opened. With all of this growth, comes change and with change comes opportunity. The biggest of which is the opportunity to expand the meaning of the word “climber” to be more inclusive and welcoming, and to repackage what it means to be “The Climbers Gym”.
WHO IS A “CLIMBER”?
The days of the dirtbag climber might not be fully behind us (some of us can still dream! #vanlife), but today’s answer to the question of “who is a climber” is open to so much more potential and possibility. It is this exciting growth in diversity that has been a driving factor for our entire industry to be better, more inclusive and more modern.
At Edgeworks, this is a challenge we have always embraced with excitement; believing that everyone should feel at home inside our gyms.
We’re working to build a space where:
Seasoned climbers know they’ll still find the best, most challenging and fun boulder problems and routes.
Weekend warriors can run laps on the wall to maintain their endurance and train in the off season when they can’t get outside.
New climbers feel welcome and unintimidated, as they walk through our door.
Kids can be introduced to a sport that builds confidence, communication skills, responsibility, teamwork and a healthy dose of calculated risk.
Community happens, built upon a shared interest in climbing, fitness, and fun (and sometimes beer!).
All in all, we aim to create a space that feels active, vibrant and welcoming. Where people choose to hang out even if they aren’t climbing because they know that this is where they will find their people and it’s where they belong.
WHY RETAIL?
We can’t think of a better way to answer that question than with a question: What’s the 2nd most popular thing climbers love to talk about most? GEAR. And that’s true for us too!
In recent years, we’ve seen many of our beloved, locally owned gear shops close their doors. From Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue and other similar shops in Seattle + Tacoma. These stores offered services that aren’t always easy to find with big retailers; leaving a gap that we can help fill.
Our staff are experts in climbing gear and combining this knowledge with thoughtfully curated retail options for our members allows us to:
Offer a complete user experience for all climbers; new and experienced.
Get you closer to the vendor with shoe demos, special orders, product questions, etc.
Connect with our members and build community.
WHAT ABOUT THE CLIMBING?
As an indoor climbing gym, our walls and our route setting program are our #1 products. In order to provide the best experience for our members and customers, it’s crucial that we keep diversity in mind as we work to update our facilities, build new walls, and develop our setting teams.
We are committed to providing the time and resources to ensure that we’re meeting, if not exceeding, your expectations (and ours) with the following:
Route quality and density
Variety of setters and routes; including complex, challenging and thoughtful moves
Available, varied and accessible terrain
If at any point if feels like we’ve taken something away, trust us that we have a plan to provide something better in its place.
EDGEWORKS CLIMBING + GUIDING
When our new outdoor signs are installed in Bellevue and Seattle, you’ll notice this new tagline on the outside of our buildings. As part of our rebrand in 2020, Edgeworks Climbing + Fitness and Edgeworks Climbing + Guiding were both adopted as 2 interchangeable taglines; the first to highlight that which our facilities offer and the second to highlight our outdoor programs.
The decision to use “Climbing + Guiding” in both Bellevue and Seattle stem from multiple considerations:
The Seattle facility has a strong history and focus on climbing with little space dedicated to fitness.
As part of the agreement with Crossroads Shopping center in Bellevue, we’ve opted not to include “fitness” on the outside of the building but do have plans to grow our fitness offerings inside!
Guiding is a huge part of who we are, what we do and why we do it. This is our chance to highlight our commitment to this program and share our favorite wild spaces with more of our community.
We can’t wait to share these new spaces with our community!
Collection boxes have been set up at each location – Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma – and donations are being accepted anytime Monday – Friday between 10am-5pm; plus Saturday + Sunday in Tacoma.
Receive 20% OFF Retail!
As an added incentive, those who donate 5+ food items will receive 20% off any full-priced retail item to be used now or at a later date.
Most Needed Food Items
Below is a list of the most needed items as well as a list of kid friendly recommendations:
Soups and chili
Peanut Butter
Individual cereals and full box cereals
8 oz shelf stable juice boxes
Shelf stable milk boxes
Shelf-stable alternative milks
Meal in a can: chili, ravioli, spaghetti-o’s
Mac and Cheese*
Granola bars’*
Individual packages of nuts or trail mix*
Single-serve instant oatmeal*
Snack size fruit cups (in their own fruit juices)*
*Especially needed for weekend food for kids meals
2020 has been a difficult year for so many throughout our communities and every little bit helps. Thank you in advance for your donations and support!
Shop small. Shop local. Save BIG! We’re offering specials and discounts on something for everyone – from punch passes and gift cards, to climbing gear! Edgeworks has something for all the climbers and adventure seekers on your list this year.
Buy a GIFT CARD, Win COOL GEAR!
The perfect gift! Gift cards can be used to purchase anything in the gym – day passes, memberships, gear, instruction courses, and MORE.
Plus, when you BUY A GIFT CARD this holiday season, you (or someone you choose) will be entered for a chance to WIN COOL CLIMBING GEAR!
1st Prize: Tenaya Climbing Shoes 2nd Prize: Entreprise Hangboard 3rd Prize: Climbing Gift Set
Gift card values start at $25. $25 gift card = 1 raffle entry $50+ gift card = 2 raffle entries
SAVE $70 on an experience the whole family can enjoy!
This package includes a total of 10 PASSES accepted at all 3 gym locations – Bellevue, Seattle + Tacoma; plus 1 FREE Intro to Climbing Course at the location of your choice.
Transferable | Intro Course participant must be 14+ | 3-year expiration
Harnesses + Belay Devices: 25% off Petzl, Black Diamond, Mammut, Pilot Belay Devices, GriGris and Smart 2.0.
Accessories: 35% off Boulder Brushes, Compact Clippers, Piranha Knife, Crag Half Finger Glove, MTape, Splitter Glove, Skin Maintenance Kit, Hand Repair Cream/Balm, Belay Glasses and more!
Training Items: 35% off Project boards, Wood Grips, Training boards, Hang Boards, Grip Savers and more!
Chalk Bags + Chalk: 30% off Stock up on your outdoor chalk! (liquid chalk not included)
Packs + Bags: 40% off Exped Summit Lite 15, Black Diamond Creek Transit 22L, Mammut Neon Speed 15L Pack, and Metolius Dirtbag ll Rope Bag
Offer valid on select, in-stock items only; excludes special orders. Quantities limited at varying locations; call in advance for specific items. Offer ends December 31, 2020.
Edgeworks has always been dedicated to providing opportunities for youth climbers to advance their skills and become strong competitors on a local, regional and national level. That is why we’ve chosen to partner with USA Climbing and other gyms in our region to offer a Virtual Youth Climbing Competition, November 9-23.
In preparation, we’re also excited to announce a new combined effort of Edgeworks and Stone Gardens route setters who will be working to reset both our boulder and rope walls!
Starting November 2, you’ll notice focused attention on our boulder walls as these teams work to reset for the competition. The benefit will be 60+ new competition problems for all to enjoy! You don’t have to be a youth climber to get your hands on these stellar new routes.
And, while we’re working with other coaches and climbing teams to reduce any impact on our reservation system, it’s important to note that during the 2-week comp period (Nov 9-23) reservations for ZONE 4 could fill up faster than usual.
Please make sure to adjust your plans accordingly.
