As weather starts to get too hot to climb in the Boise area, we all start searching for havens of shade, cool temps and good rock. Some head to the Sawtooths in search of great boulders, walls and cold refreshing beverages at the Redfish Lake lodge. Others head north, into the Seven Devils looking for more limestone.
This year, we have been heading up to Riggins to climb on the great sport routes there. The limestone is steep and lends itself to powerful, long moves on good holds. Kinda like climbing on The Wave, but for 90 feet instead...PUMPY!
Here on the homefront, summer camps are going well, we have had a lot of fun so far! Last week a 9 year old did her age in pullups!
This little girl won the pullup contest, the dead hang contest and the lock-off contest! Man I wish I was that strong!
We also host kids from day camps all summer, one that we have been working with for a long time is Gem State Gymnastics. They usually bring a large group of kids in from their day camps in the summer to introduce them to rock climbing. They get to play some of the games that the
summer camps play when they are here for the week!
This month, we are also hosting the Seven Deadly Sends Bouldering Competition! In the spirit of Friday the 13th, when the comp is being held, the theme is all about zombies, skull holds and superstition! You can get more info or register
here
Hope to see you there, and check back towards the end of the summer for a "Summer Camp Highlight Reel", and a cool promo video of the climbing team!
Cheers!
The Front
