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Locality: Berkeley, California

Phone: +1 510-981-9900



Address: 800 Potter St 94710 Berkeley, CA, US

Website: touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks

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Berkeley Ironworks 24.10.2021

New set alert rain might be falling from the skies but you won’t be on these fresh holds and new climbs!

Berkeley Ironworks 15.10.2021

New routes going up in our back slabs area! Come test your rubber later this afternoon!

Berkeley Ironworks 01.01.2021

Help our climbing areas by donating to the Access Fund and it will be matched! Black Diamond is matching all donations up to $100,000 to help AF build more sustainable climbing areas, spread leave no trace ethics, and work with land managers to prevent closures.

Berkeley Ironworks 19.12.2020

On 11/16 Alameda County was moved back to the Purple Tier. Unfortunately, that means that we must temporarily close once more. Given our improved understanding of the virus and our collective experience with shelter-in-place and social distancing, we’re anticipating (i.e. hoping desperately) that this round of closures will be much shorter than the first one. In the meantime, our online Touchstone Live Fitness classes and workshops are free to members and always available to... help you stay on top of your home workouts. Thank you so much for sticking with us. Your dedication to our community is what has kept us going through months of closures and, we hope, what will allow us to be your home away from home well into the future. If you are able, we ask that you continue to keep your memberships active during this (hopefully shorter) closure.

Berkeley Ironworks 23.11.2020

We are deeply saddened to report that pioneering climber and Berkeley Ironworks strength guru Dave Altman, 68, died early Tuesday morning when the van he called home caught fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Part of the Touchstone family for more than two decades, Davewhose legendary feats of strength included a one-finger pull-up with 50 pounds in the other handhelped countless climbers get stronger, rehab injuries, and improve their bouldering and climbin...Continue reading

Berkeley Ironworks 11.11.2020

Members + 10 Pass with Reservation Only M-F 10:00AM 10:00PM S/S 10:00AM 5:00PM

Berkeley Ironworks 25.10.2020

We are OVER THE MOON that we will be able to reopen for climbing this Friday 10/23!! We’re working hard to get our reservation systems and hours updated so we can get you all back in the gyms. Check your email inboxes as we’ll be sending out an email tomorrow morning with reservation links. See you back in the gyms and back on the walls soon

Berkeley Ironworks 12.10.2020

Needing to spruce up your mask collection? Look no further than our Touchstone Face Masks, available in our online shop! As TS athlete Canaan Vallejos knows, our lightweight face mask is the perfect way to cover up and rock Touchstone Climbing while working out, climbing, or strolling your local farmers market. Our masks were developed using technical fabrics woven specifically for activewear! Available in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. Check them out on shop.touchstoneclimbin...g.com : Outpost Digital Cinema

Berkeley Ironworks 29.09.2020

Well, it’s not exactly the opening we wanted, but we’ll take what we can get: Berkeley Ironworks and Great Western Power Company will be reopening in a limited, WEIGHTS AND CARDIO ONLY capacity to current members and 10-pass holders on Monday, 10/12! That’s rightno climbing. Alameda County has chosen to follow San Francisco’s extraordinary lead in becoming one of the only places in the country to prohibit climbing. While of course we all want to get back to climbing more th...an ANYTHING, we know that we still have a lot to offer our community. For now, only our weights, cardio, and fitness areas will be available. Both Ironworks’ and Great Western’s hours will be MonFri, 4p10p and Sat/Sun, 8a3p. State guidelines currently restrict gyms to 10% capacity, so we will be using an online reservation system. Touchstone members and 10-pass holders will be able to reserve two-hour time slots up to twice per week. Time slots can be reserved up to 1 week in advance and will open every hour. Members will also be able to book a workout partner on their reservation, as long as they are also Touchstone members or 10-pass holders. (Please note that reservations made by a friend also count towards your 2x/week limit!) You can use the RGPro Connect App to book and cancel your reservations on your mobile device. For desktop, you can also use the Express Booking Profile located on the right side of our reservation page. You MUST have a reservation to use the gym, and reservations MUST be made onlineno walk-ins are available at this time. We’ll expand our availability (and hours) as soon as we can! You can be sure that we are in contact with the Alameda Health Department asking them to reconsider their decision, given the dearth of scientific evidence supporting the claim that climbing walls are higher risk. See you in the gym!

Berkeley Ironworks 14.09.2020

Meet our newest Touchstone Athletes, Malcolm and Pierre Alcutt! They both come from 8+ years of indoor trampoline experience, which they say helps a ton for their general fitness base and body awareness. After years of bouncing and tumbling, the two brothers found a new challenge in climbing and a new community in their home gym, Diablo Rock. Climbing is just like a more grown-up version of what we were already doing, Pierre says. A self-identified boulderer, Malcolm oft...en runs out of projects in the cave & Kilter Board. I love how each climb is a puzzle to be solved both physically and mentally, he says, and how each climber’s strengths and weaknesses often allows them to unlock the same puzzle, but in different ways. While Pierre can often be found quietly scrolling through his Instagram feed (or respectfully avoiding yet another lap on your project), don’t let his modesty fool youhe’s got incredible determination and laser-like focus. But climbing is about more than sending the gnar for him: It’s the best excuse to be outside, discover a different view and perspective of nature, and spend time with my brother. On top of putting down big numbers in the gym, they’ve also both just recently done Ill Cave (V10) in Tahoeafter only 1.5 years of climbing. We can’t wait to see what they do next. Say hello to these crushers out at the rocks or in our gyms when they reopen! : Steve Babuljak

Berkeley Ironworks 02.09.2020

When we say climbing is for everyone, we are taking a stance. We are saying that we believe in everyone’s right to access to our sportand that we know we haven’t gotten there yet. Access is not about opening our doors and expecting people to walk through. It is about recognizing the barriers to entry and working to take them down. And there is no greater barrier than being denied your basic humanity. Black people in America can’t expect to feel safe jogging in their neig...hborhoods, buying candy from a corner store, holding cellphones in public, or even relaxing in their own homeshow could we expect them to feel safe rock climbing? To our Black community: We stand with you. We recognize our role in creating a more just society, starting with our gyms. We are reiterating our commitment to do better. We will continue to do the work within Touchstone to cultivate social equity at every level, from hiring practices to employee trainings and staff support. We will continue to work with organizations and support local leadership who fight for equity and access to rock climbing, both indoors and out, for all. We hope everyone in the Touchstone family feels empowered to speak out in this painful moment. It can be hard to know what you can do to fight systemic racism as an individual. It feels scary and impossible to change a system, but it CAN be changed. Here are ways that you (yes, YOU) can fight racism today: VOTE. Laws are made by lawmakers. You choose who those lawmakers are. https://registertovote.ca.gov/ Support Black-owned businesses https://bit.ly/supportBlackbizBayArea Support on-the-ground activist groups https://bit.ly/supportactivists

Berkeley Ironworks 28.08.2020

Week 3 of Challenge-in-Place is here! Stay connected with our incredible community by tagging us in your challenge photos or videos. This week we’ll be sharing our DIY projects, playing games, and even getting our pets involved again. Can’t wait to see your challenges this week. TAG a friend to do each challenge with you, and make sure to use the hashtag #challengeinplace and tag @touchstoneclimbing so that we can share your videos! #touchstoneclimbing #challengeinplace

Berkeley Ironworks 25.08.2020

Ethan Pringle mini-doc tonight at 7pm!

Berkeley Ironworks 23.08.2020

Stay fit with the Touchstone fam! Your favorite instructors are hosting LIVE fitness classes for free on Facebook, no Facebook account needed. Check out our Fitness Live Facebook page for the schedule. Here are some fun classes coming up soon: Core with Kelly Birch - Wednesdays at 7pm Want core strength like Kelly? Us too! Come take her core class tonight so you can tackle the steep like a Touchstone Athlete.... Hangboarding with Joe - Thursdays at 1:30pm Touchstone Routesetter Joe is here to guide you through hangboarding fundamentals to keep your fingers strong (or get them even stronger)! Your projects will be no match for you. Core with Canaan - Thursdays at 6:30pm Get the core you need to keep you going like endurance Touchstone Athlete Canaan! He’ll be sharing the routine that keeps him strong over miles and miles. Work Station Setups and Ergonomics with Ben - Fridays at 9am Home workouts don’t have to be boring! Ben’s here to lead you through a total-body workout with tons of variety and fun. Hatha with Baxter - Fridays at 1:30pm Slow down and reconnect with Baxter’s mega popular Hatha yoga flow. This strong yet gentle class will leave you feeling refreshed and focused. See you all on Facebook! #touchstoneclimbing #touchstonelivefitness

Berkeley Ironworks 08.08.2020

Watch party happening on Touchstone Climbing's Facebook this Friday, April 10th at 7pm premiering a 14-minute mini-documentary we've made about Ethan Pringle!

Berkeley Ironworks 03.08.2020

Just because we can’t gather together doesn’t mean we can’t work out together! Join us TOMORROW at 7am on Facebook for a livestreamed yoga class with Cliffs of Id instructor, Molly. She’ll be leading us through a soothing Yin flow to keep us calm and grounded at home. Check out https://touchstoneclimbing.com/fitness-live/ for our complete livestream fitness class scheduleSocial distancing and quarantine is no excuse for skipping leg day! All videos will be available for later if you can’t join us live. We’re going to come out of this stronger than ever!

Berkeley Ironworks 31.07.2020

Dear Touchstone Climbing Community, After much difficult deliberation we have decided to temporarily close all Touchstone gyms tomorrow, March 16th, and remain closed through the end of March. In times of crisis, we turn to family, friends, and the things that ground us. The gym is all of that to us. It had been our hope to provide a place where we can prioritize our health when we all need it most, but it is clear that we must now take drastic action to combat the COVID-19 ...pandemic. We plan to continue to pay our front desk staff and routesetters during this closure. We ask those of you who are financially able to stick with us in these difficult times to continue your memberships. This support will not go unrecognized; we are already brainstorming a cool way to thank you when this crisis is over. If you are unable to maintain your membership, we understandall freezes through March will be free, and we will issue a credit through the remainder of the month to those who request it through this online form: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/my-account/ Please be patient while we process your request. We will be reassessing the situation daily. While the details may change, these are our current goals: * For the next two days, Monday and Tuesday, we will have a person on staff at the gym during normal business hours whom you can call with questions. * Starting Wednesday, March 18th, we will have a person on staff 10a6p. * During this time we will deep clean the gyms and equipment. *We aim to reopen April 1st. Throughout all of this, we have been overwhelmed by your support, patience, and understanding. Your response has been a bright light amid these uncertain times. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of our community. Best, Touchstone Climbing

Berkeley Ironworks 26.07.2020

PSA: If there is a mistake with your account, please let us know right away so we can handle it! A lot has been going on these past few weeks, and we’re receiving a high volume of membership change requests. Mistakes happen, but we’re more than happy to fix themwe’ll do it faster than your bank, too!

Berkeley Ironworks 14.07.2020

After carefully considering our responsibility to customer and employee safety, we have decided to temporarily suspend nonmember access to all Touchstone gyms starting Saturday, March 14. (This includes member guest pass users.) We are also canceling all group yoga and fitness classes. Given current state and federal guidelines, as well as recommendations by experts in the field, we recognize that our goal is no longer containment of COVID-19, but mitigation. We are doing ou...r part to flatten the curve by enacting practices that spread out the likelihood of exposure over time, thus avoiding overwhelming our healthcare providers and putting us in a better position to manage our broader response to the pandemic. It is our belief that we can continue to provide an important service to the health and wellbeing of our members through conditionally and carefully maintained operations. Gym hours and member access will remain unchanged, and we are working on streaming online yoga classes from some of your favorite instructors starting next week. For those of you who would like to continue using the gyms, we remind you to please follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines: * Please don’t come to the gym if you are ill, for at least a week after becoming ill, and a minimum of 24 hours after fever and symptoms have gone away. * When you cough or sneeze, always turn away from other people and be sure to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. * Wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. * Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Everyone at Touchstone has been working around the clock to respond to the rapidly changing developments of this public health crisis. Responding to COVID-19 requires diligence and flexibility on all of our parts. Policies may continue to change as we get more information. Thank you for your understanding in these trying times; most of all, thank you for being a part of our community.

Berkeley Ironworks 09.07.2020

Join Pat tonight at 5pm for her first core class on Touchstone Live Fitness!

Berkeley Ironworks 05.07.2020

As per current federal and state public health recommendations, we are cancelling all meetups through April. We’ll be bringing them back as soon as we can, so stay tuned! #berkeleyironworks #touchstoneclimbing

Berkeley Ironworks 03.07.2020

BEHOLD! The First Pillar in all of its red glory! New routes courtesy of the Touchstone Routesetters

Berkeley Ironworks 23.06.2020

COVID-19 Update We hope you’re all taking good care of yourselves in these strange days. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reopen April 1st, but you can bet that we will reopen as soon as we are able. Some important updates as April approaches: * We have been in contact with all members with details about your memberships! If you have not received these emails, please update your email by visiting the My Account page on our website ASAP.... * If you have a prepaid membership, do not worry! Your account is automatically credited through the closure and you won’t lose out on any gym days once we reopen. No need to contact us. * We are paying ALL staff their scheduled hours through April 5th. Regardless of the situation, we are committed to maintaining healthcare coverage for all that currently receive it through Touchstone (100% coverage for full-time staff). * If you’d like to support us, please consider purchasing an online gift card! Gift cards are good for anything at any Touchstone gym and never expire. Till then, you can stick with us through our live online fitness classes and Touchstone Athlete-led livestream videos, and keep sending us content to share at [email protected]!

Berkeley Ironworks 21.06.2020

Seem to be constantly stuck at V4s? Can't figure out what it is that's keeping you from breaking through to that mythical grade known as "V5"? Many factors hold back climbers from achieving a breakthrough: fitness, mental tactics/strategies, motivation, inexperience with new moves or sequences, etc. In this TWO SESSION class you'll gain a new base level of fitness, run through specific movement drills, and be given new tactics for success at higher climbing levels. V5 is just... around the corner! Includes: 2 sessions, 2 hours of instruction each March 14 and 15 from 4pm to 6pm Prerequisites: Climbing in the V3 to V4 range Participants: 2 Minimum - 6 Maximum Price: $60 Member $85 Non-Member *Monthly, Annual and One Month Members with an OK status. **Punchcard users, terminated members and frozen members. Sign up here! https://bit.ly/2TVVchf

Berkeley Ironworks 01.06.2020

As per current federal and state public health recommendations, we are temporarily postponing our upcoming TCS comps at The Studio on March 27th and Cliffs of Id on April 4th. We’ll be bringing back our favorite event of the year as soon as we can, so stay tuned!

Berkeley Ironworks 19.05.2020

Need some new routes to test your brand new shoes from the demo last night? The Touchstone Routesetters have you covered! New routes coming to a back slabs near you!

Berkeley Ironworks 02.05.2020

Shoes... Let's get some shoes. Our shoe demo is TONIGHT. Swing by the gym from 6-9pm to try out the best that Unparallel Up, La Sportiva, SCARPA, and Evolv have to offer. The best part? All in stock and special order shoes are 20% off! Can't make it to the demo tonight, no worries, all shoes are 20% off ALL DAY. See you tonight!

Berkeley Ironworks 29.04.2020

Don't forget that time magically goes forward tonight/this morning! Time to spring forward! Also! The training center will be closed due to a PG&E power outage. It opens again at 10:30AM Monday morning. Thanks for your understanding!

Berkeley Ironworks 17.04.2020

During this time of increased awareness around preventing the spread of flus and colds, we’d like to encourage everyone visiting our gyms to follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and common sense. Don’t come to the gym if you are ill, for at least a week after becoming ill, and a minimum of 24 hours after fever and symptoms have gone away. (It’s okay to skip a workout once in a while!) Always follow these CDC guidelines:... When you cough or sneeze, always turns away from other people and be sure to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and hot water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. This is how germs spread! Thanks for helping us maintain our clean gym environment!

Berkeley Ironworks 28.03.2020

ATTENTION ALL TRAINING CENTER JUNKIES!! There will be some closures this week: + Wednesday, March 4th 6:30PM - 8PM Kilter Board Closure + Sunday, March 8th ALL DAY PG&E Outage + Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8 from 4pm to 6pm Speed Wall Area closure for Lead Clinic... Please note that the Speed Wall Area will be closed for all future lead clinics. Thanks for your understanding.

Berkeley Ironworks 18.03.2020

HEY GRRRRRRLZZ! Join us for GRRL Beta tonight at 6:30PM. In this session we will be working on strength and core conditioning for climbing. Building a base level of functional strength and core tension is essential to advancing as a climber. In this clinic, participants will learn a modifiable power routine to target essential areas of the core and upper body. This clinic will focus on the importance of sustaining proper form. Come work together with a group of psyched womxn on pull ups, antagonist exercises, strategies for building one arm and offset strength, and of course-- core! Sign up online today! Or ask at the front desk on your way in.

Berkeley Ironworks 27.02.2020

Are we dreaming? If so don't wake us. The Touchstone Routesetters are blessing us with the freshest climbs west of San Pablo Avenue!

Berkeley Ironworks 19.02.2020

Heads up about some wall closures at the training center this week. Tonight - The Kilter Board is reserved for GRRRRRL Beta from 6:30-8pm Sunday - CLOSED for a power outage Speed wall - reserved for lead climbing clinics... Thank you! Also, be prepared for Training Center walls to be closed for special Team Touchstone training days, clinics, etc.

Berkeley Ironworks 13.02.2020

Attention, this just in: 5.10 Hi-angle climbing shoes have just arrived! Boasting, as always, the sticky Stealth-C4 rubber, supportive technical climbing with aggressive downturn, a stiff profile and extended toe rands. Indoors or out, the Hiangle helps you find the balance between strength and finesse. Come on in, try on a pair, and discover the secret of what makes 5.10 one of the leading brands of climbing shoe manufacturers in the industry. And don't forget about our Climbing shoe demo on the 9th from 6-9!

Berkeley Ironworks 10.02.2020

Picture 1 & 2 - The man himself Picture 2 - My lats are bigger than Ondras! Picture 3 - Tom lowering off the monster, or in the Tortoise’s words, kind of long 48 METER route. When Berkeley Ironworks manager asked me to write a piece on longtime member and senior crusher, Tom Addison, the first words she used to describe his climbing style were slow as molasses. She then proceeded to chuckle....Continue reading

Berkeley Ironworks 07.02.2020

Ropes, ropes, and more ropes. We’re gettin g MORE new routes today. These are on the backside of the 3rd pillar so the leftmost bouldering is currently let the routesetters are working.

Berkeley Ironworks 27.01.2020

More morning yoga coming your way! William Walsh is teaching a SECOND Tuesday/Thursday morning class right after his mega popular early morning class. Come check it out - 8:45am to 10am! https://bit.ly/388LA7I Starting March 4th Crystal Retino (facebook.com/crystalretino) will be teaching a Wednesday and Friday 7:45-9am Vinyasa Flow class that will help you start your morning off right. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2T4spaO

Berkeley Ironworks 13.01.2020

Check out these super cool sketches that were done by the incredibly talented Micaela Marsden - artist and Cathy Mcauliffe. Comment below if you recognize yourself!

Berkeley Ironworks 29.12.2019

Full training center hours are BACK! Yep, already!! Starting TOMORROW you can come in as early as 10am. But PLEASE NOTE that we will NOT be open this Saturday 2/29 due to a planned PG&E outage. Otherwise, see you on the boards! Team Training Center Member Hours:... M/T/Th: 10a-3p, 7p-10:30p W: 10a-3p, 6p-10:30p F: 10a-3p, 6p-9:30pp S/S: 10:30a-6p

Berkeley Ironworks 09.12.2019

Mini setting crew here today. You'll have new problems to ponder on the mushroom. See you tonight!Mini setting crew here today. You'll have new problems to ponder on the mushroom. See you tonight!

Berkeley Ironworks 03.12.2019

*NEW* Yoga Class starts TODAY! Due to popular demand we have opened up a SECOND Yoga class on Tues and Thurs mornings with Will! The class goes from 8:45AM to 10AM. Sign up opens at 6PM the night before. Come and start your mornings off right!

Berkeley Ironworks 21.11.2019

TFW you thought you knew the beta... Pretty much our faces when we realized we jumped the gun on expanding the training facility hours! We really want to make the training facility as broadly available as possible. Unfortunately, there are still a few loose ends we need to tie up before we can continue to offer daytime and weekend hours. Training Facility Member Hours are EVENINGS ONLY for now:... M/T/Th: 7pm-10:30pm W: 6-10:30pm F: 6-9:30pm Don't worry, we WILL be bringing back daytime and weekend hours, so stay tuned and thank you all so much for your patience.

Berkeley Ironworks 17.11.2019

Touchstone Tips Outdoors: Pets at the Crag We love dogs, but the best thing to do is to leave Fido at home. If you must bring your dog, keep it off crash pads, out of people's stuff, and nearby while at the crag. Always use a leash and keep your dog under control.

Berkeley Ironworks 10.11.2019

What makes wall design at Touchstone so special? Check out our interview with head routesetter Justin Alarcon and BIW manager Lyn Barraza, two key people on our wall design team, to find out! Featuring ALL NEW renderings of some of Pacific Pipe Climbing's new terrain they've designed.

Berkeley Ironworks 31.10.2019

More new routes are going to be appearing soon on the 3rd Pillar / South Tower. They’ll be available for your enjoyment starting this afternoon, until then adjacent climbing is closed

Berkeley Ironworks 16.10.2019

Tonight! 5pm! We'll see you all there for the first sneak peek at our new West Oakland facility!

Berkeley Ironworks 08.10.2019

What better way to kick off the short week than new routes in the Lead Cave AND Third Pillar?? Don't forget to tip your local setter. Touchstone Routesetters

Berkeley Ironworks 29.09.2019

You might have noticed that we’ve been brewing up some magic across the street from Ironworks. We are excited to invite you to share in the fun! Please come to our very first Open House at the Team Touchstone Training center this Tuesday evening from 7pm to 10:30pm. This space is for Members Only, that means no guests or day-pass users (even 10-pass holders). If you want to arrive prepared, you can download the Kilterboard, Tension board, and Moon board apps, we have all thr...ee! Since this is primarily a training space for Team Touchstone, don’t expect to see the kind of boulder problems you’ve become accustomed to at Ironworks proper. There are no grades, marked starts or ends to the problems and there are lots of volumes. Have fun and create challenges of your own. This area is a work in progress and more fun training tools will be added in time: a campus board, hangboard and stall bars! We will have more open houses as the week progresses: 2/18 Tu 7-10:30 2/19 W 6-10:30 2/20 Th 7-10:30 2/21 F 6-9:30 2/23 Sun 10:30-6 Daytime hours will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Berkeley Ironworks 12.09.2019

Romance is for the birds. It's time to fall in love with climbing all over again! Stop by and give our walls a big hug on this vivacious valentines day!

Berkeley Ironworks 05.09.2019

Happy Birthday and Nonprofit Status, The Brown Ascenders! This Outpost Digital Cinema video of their after hours fundraiser party at Great Western Power Company is like getting a big hug from the community. Thank you TBA!

Berkeley Ironworks 01.09.2019

What better way to get ready for V day than by getting totally shredded for your honey? The Touchstone Routesetters are here to help you in that endeavor by gifting us new routes in the Lead Cave.

Berkeley Ironworks 27.08.2019

Lost your edge? Blown out toes? Super stinky dogs at the end of your session? Well then c'mon down to our shoe demo, March 9 from 6-9pm. We'll have reps from Scarpa, La Sportiva, Evolv, and Unparallel and all orders will receive 20% off! Woohoo!

Berkeley Ironworks 18.08.2019

We know you're just as excited about Pacific Pipe as we are, and opening can't come soon enough! We'll see you all at the open house next Wednesday to see the latest updates on our newest addition to our family.

Berkeley Ironworks 06.08.2019

What makes the Team Touchstone Training Center so special? Check out this interview with Director and Head Coach Zach Wright to get stoked on this incredible new space. And don't worry, it will be open to members very soon...

Berkeley Ironworks 04.08.2019

Team Touchstone’s very own Sera Gearhart will be hosting a power endurance clinic. Building strong power endurance is foundational to success across sport climbing and bouldering. In this clinic, learn drills for building power endurance-- the ability to sustain powerful movements for minutes at a time-- techniques for building the capacity for active resting, and modifications to target these workouts for your own climbing goals. Sera is a lifetime climber most recently from... Southern California. With over thirteen years of climbing experience, Sera competed on the Youth and Collegiate competition circuits before turning her focus to outdoor climbing. A Touchstone competition team coach, Sera moved to the Bay Area in June and has spent nearly every weekend since then exploring Northern California's incredible outdoor climbing scene. See you tonight at 6:30!

Berkeley Ironworks 29.07.2019

You can't eat your coffee and drink it too! That's how the old saying goes, right? Well now you can do both! Pocket Latte gives you a whole cup of coffee right in a little bar of chocolate, with flavors ranging from dark roast to lavender vanilla. Four Barrel Coffee just released their new cold coffee flavors for spring 2020, and my goodness are they delicious..

Berkeley Ironworks 26.07.2019

TONIGHT! Come try out your new favorite piece of gear and then pick it up for 20% off!

Berkeley Ironworks 09.07.2019

Don't wait! Come climb the Weight Room Wall! And then eat some cheese whey. New climbs courtesy of the Touchstone Routesetters!

Berkeley Ironworks 23.06.2019

If you come by to boulder you'll need to squeeze next to all the other climbers because there isn't mushroom....

Berkeley Ironworks 18.06.2019

Did someone say pizza, beer, and most importantly STEWARDSHIP??

Berkeley Ironworks 30.05.2019

Need new pedal covers?! Come check out the Regulus The Regulus is Unparallel Up's stiffest downturned shoe providing both comfort and absolute precision for any angle and all styles of climbing. The unlined synthetic upper provides a soft feel on foot while maintaining a perfectly snug and secure fit. The full RH rubber sole and stiff midsole provide exceptional edging ability and the extended rubber over the toe box provides extra friction for toe hooking. The highly tensioned heel and sling shot rending locks your foot into the shoe providing extra power and bomb proof heel hooks. Available in our gear store NOW!

Berkeley Ironworks 23.05.2019

Prepare for trouble And make it double! The Touchstone Routesetters are resetting the second pillar AND the kids wall on the first pillar this frigid friday morning.

Berkeley Ironworks 10.05.2019

Even though you may be good about treating our climbing areas with love and care, not everyone may know about the small things we can do to keep these areas open to climbers.

Berkeley Ironworks 30.04.2019

Bay Area Wilderness Training is a local nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to outdoor experiences for youth of color and low income youth. Join them for their 20th anniversary Gala in downtown Berkeley in just two weeks! Programming for this evening includes a silent auction, awards ceremony, paddle raise facilitated by Abra Annes of Generosity Auctions, and a guest speaker. Heavy appetizers and an open beer and wine bar will be available. We hope to see you all there!

Berkeley Ironworks 14.04.2019

What's better than one wall being reset? TWO walls being reset! The Touchstone Routesetters hard at work gifting us with more beautiful boulder problems.

Berkeley Ironworks 09.04.2019

New routes comin at ya courtesy of the Touchstone Routesetters. The Slab wall on the bouldering wall will be closed during setting.