LA Boulders

Leslie Kim is one of our favorite members and also the founder of one of our favorite clothing brands, Dynamite Starfish! Check out her story on the blog to see how climbing helped her quit her job, pursue her passion, and find herself again.

Want to know how all the Touchstone gyms are staying COVID-aware? The health and wellbeing of our community is our top priority, so we’ve developed protocols s...o you can climb and work out while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Check out our safety video to learn what to expect at our gyms. See more

CLIMBING IS BACK here and at all our beautiful LA gyms Cliffs of Id Hollywood Boulders and Verdigo Boulders! Starting TODAY, March 15 All the LA gyms will be open to members and 10-pass holders at 10% capacity. As before, we will be using an online reservation system. Time slots open every half hour. Reservations are currently only available to members and 10-pass holders. We’ll expand both our hours and availability as soon as we are able.... Please note that we have a new waiver! EVERYONE needs fill this out before making a reservation, regardless of previous waiver status. We won’t have iPads in the gyms to do this on-site, so please take a moment to fill out a new waiver now if you haven’t already. And finally, please take a moment to review our COVID-19 health protocols before your visit! We will require temperature checks and symptoms checks upon entry, a minimum of 6' of distance from others at all times, and masks covering your nose and mouth worn at all times. (No buffs or valved masks allowed.) Our hearts are so full to get to finally welcome you back to the gyms!! Thank you so much for being a part of the Touchstone family and we’ll see you soon!

Once the weather has passed, how soon can you get back on your project? Check out this handy guide to climbing in California after the rain!

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.

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

#FunFactFriday: DID YOU KNOW that some of your favorite LA.B instructors are teaching ONLINE, still?! ->@jackelynho teaches Climber’s Core every Sunday at 9AM on FB LIVE (www.Facebook.com/touchstonelivefitness) and ->@sunandmoon_asana teaches Hatha M+W: 6PM, T+TH: 6:30PM on FB LIVE. For current active payingTouchstone members you can join in on her awesome Shoulder Prehab+Rehab Zoom* Clinic (www.touchstoneclimbing.com/fitness-live) .... . See y’all in class! @ Facebook Live See more

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

Thanks to everyone that supported our Pride event, we were able to collectively raise $4,953.20 for @theuwcofficial!! Y’all rock #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing #pride2020

Governor Newsom has ordered a statewide re-closure of all indoor operations. Unfortunately that means we have to temporarily close our doors again. We don’t have additional details yet, but you can be sure that we will reopen again as soon as we are able! Thank you for your patience and for sticking with us. #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing

TA-DA!!New set in the Captain’s Corner thanks to Brian and Sophia for proving their wonderful ta-da-ness #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing #gameshowmodels

Just a friendly reminder of our upcoming hours: We have weekend hours on Friday, July 3rd, and are closed Saturday July 4th. Take care out there!#touchstoneclimbing #laboulders

Reopening in June certainly has been a whirlwind! While we won’t be able to host an after hours drag bingo blow out this year () we still want to celebrate PRIDE with our community! There's a lot going on and everything will be happening on July 10th, 11th, and 12th, so mark your calendars and get ready! Come to the gym sporting your most fabulous PRIDE gear (flags, pins, shirts, head-to-toe body paint, whatever!) and for every person who participates across all four SoCal... gyms, we’re going to donate $3 to Unique Woman's Coalition (@theuwcofficial), a local organization whose mission is to foster the next generation of black trans leadership from within community through mentorship, scholarship, and community care engagement work! Looking for holds for your home wall or DIY training board? We’re having a hold sale where all proceeds go to (you guessed it) UWC! But that’s not all! Check out the silent auction items at your home gym and bid on some sweet new gear knowing your money is going directly to this amazing local organization! And finally, show us your pride on social media! Post a picture of yourself wearing your pride gear in the gym and tag (@) us to be entered into a raffle! Whew! So many ways to participate, and you’ve got some time to prep your pride realness lewks, so in the mean time, head to theuwc.org to check out what they do for LA’s LGBTQ+ community! See more

LA Boulders is partnering with KAYA! Get notifications when new sets go up at your subscribed gyms. Log your sends and attempts to see your progression and accomplishments over time. Connect with friends and routesetters through beta, videos, and virtual fist bumps.... Discover climbs recommended by routesetters or with high ratings from climbers in your community. Unlockdown League (Now until August 31) Return to the gym with a virtual competition. Compete against anyone and everyone at your leisure, on your own time. Log all your bouldering in the app between Now and August 31st. Your 20 hardest sends rank you against everyone else (full t’s & c’s in the app). Go to @kayaclimbing for more info. #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing

Read up on the latest installment of this series! https://touchstoneclimbing.com/who-set-this-round-4-a-mini/

Introducing special COVID-19 membership offerings! in order to adhere to occupancy limitations, our gyms are currently only open to members and 10 Visit Pass holders. We’re not sure when we’ll be able to sell day passes again, but we also know that COVID-19 has affected everyone. Climbing and fitness can be particularly important in difficult times and so we have special offerings for new members who need a bit of extra support right now. $0 INITITIATION... For those who want to jump into a membership, we are offering $0 initiation for our monthly membership option. This offer is available for the foreseeable future as we all rebuild our communities and our routines during social distancing. SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP For those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, we are offering a Support Membership. This membership is $0 initiation and $60 per month30% off our usual membership rate. You must submit proof of unemployment to qualify. We take your privacy seriously, so proof of unemployment may be processed by our Director of Member Services via email if that is preferred. 10 VISIT PASS Our 10 Visit Pass allows gym users to purchase 10 day passes at a discounted rate if you aren’t looking to join as a member. These passes are good for one year from date of purchase and can be used at all Touchstone locations. If you decide to purchase a monthly membership within one month of using your last pass, we’ll waive the $100 initiation fee. All purchases must be made online. We hope these options can be of benefit to you and that we’ll see you in the gyms again soon. #touchstoneclimbing #laboulders

Number 3! https://touchstoneclimbing.com/who-set-this-round-3-a-mini/

We’ll be in Phase 3 and open to members starting Friday! We at LA Boulders are beyond stoked to be able to open our doors in a limited capacity via our online reservation system! All members are now able to come climb and work out. Reservations are for 2-hour time slots, can be made 2x/week, and up to 1 week in advance. We’ll expand access to non-members as soon as we are able. Please note that the gyms will be very different from pre-pandemic conditions. You can review our C...OVID-19 protocols here: https://bit.ly/TScovid19 Reserve your workout here: https://touchstoneclimbing.com//online-gym-reservation-in/ We can’t wait to see you back in the gym!

https://touchstoneclimbing.com/who-set-this-mini-interview/

Ethan Pringle mini-doc tonight at 7pm!

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/supportBlackbizLA Support on-the-ground activist groups https://bit.ly/supportactivists

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!

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!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The History of Berkeley Climbing pt. 1

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]!

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!

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

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.

Until further notice, we are temporarily not lending yoga mats and props from the yoga room. Please bring your own yoga mats and props to class. Currently, all classes except for Monday Night AcroYoga are continuing as scheduled. Again, thank you so much for bearing with us while we take precautionary measures to maintain a healthy community. #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing #healthycommunities

Effective immediately, all Intro to Bouldering classes and clinics are canceled through April. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to take precautionary measures during this time. #laboulders

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! #laboulders #Verdigoboulders #cliffsofid #hollywoodboulders #touchstoneclimbing

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!

Calling all artists and non-artists that want to doodle for a good cause! Through mid-May, we will be collecting doodles for @1000drawingsdtla to support @hopestreetfamilycenter STEAM Summer program. Here’s how it works: DRAW anything, WITH anything, ON anything on a 5.5 x 8.5 paper (check the tray on the shelf below the collection box) Add it to the collection box. Done! ... . Stay tuned for our upcoming Doodle Party coming in April! #oodlesofdoodles #nightof1000drawings #communityartinitiative #laboulders @ LA Boulders See more

Our Shoe Demo is happening tomorrow night from 6-9pm! Come try out (and climb in) shoes from @unparallelup, @madrockhq, @climbbutora and @soill! Get that 20% discount, too! #laboulders #touchstoneclimbing #shoedemo

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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.

Volunteers needed for the USAC Youth Sport Comp at @cliffsofid THIS Saturday February 22nd! Please sign up to volunteer as a Lead Belayer, Top Rope Belayer, or Route Judge. You get the best seat in the house and all the snacks and drinks sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C49A9AA2EA5F49-cliffs1

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!

We've long offered special discounts for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and we're proud to now extend additional support to National CASA / GAL Associatio...n for Children! Advocates and Bigs, check out our blog to see how you can bring your appointed youth and Littles into any Touchstone gym for FREE.

*sing to the tune of Aladdin* A WHOOOOOLE NEEEW SEEEET in the cave #routeclimbs #endurancetraining #laboulders

Join @dynamitestarfish tonight from 6-8PM for a popup event! Snag one of these dope shirts you’ve been seeing at the gyms and your local crags or just stop by and say hello! #laboulders #dynamitestarfish #keepclimbing

Few more days to preorder a Candy Crux Gram for your favorite crusher! The deadline has been extended until 2/12. #fortheloveofclimbing #fortheloveofcleancrags

Spots still available for this weekend’s workshop with @sunandmoon_asana! Sign up online or at the desk

Week 4 of the @accessfund #insideout challenge! -- Today, 1 in 5 climbing areas in the United States is threatened by an access issuewhether it’s private land lost to development, public land managers over-regulating climbing, or climber impacts degrading the environment, the list of threats is long and constantly evolving.... Over 20,000 climbers have committed to protecting the places they love by joining Access Fund. As a refresher, Access Fund’s mission is to protect and conserve climbing areas by: Protecting public lands Buying threatened climbing areas Building sustainable climbing areas Replacing aging bolts Inspire climbing advocacy Join or renew your membership today and help protect the places we love. #accessfund #loveyourcrags #insideoutchallenge #touchstoneclimbing @ LA Boulders

oh hey there, Happy Monday! New set on the Horseshoe Right! #mondayfunday #laboulders #nofilter @ LA Boulders

Join @acu.by.andrea tomorrow at 10:30AM (that’s rightMORNING YOGA) for the first Somatic Soul Flow class of the month! This class will move slowly and with the intention of focusing on the internal experience of the body. Rise and shine! #laboulders #morningvibes

Join @sunandmoon_asana next Sunday from 4-6PM for a guided bodywork experience combining myofascial release therapy, gentle but deep stretching yoga postures, and restorative yoga. Each part of the workshop will take you one step further into relaxing the whole body. This workshop is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to sign up at the Front Desk! #laboulders #myofascialrelease

@ladwp Temporary Water Shut off notice for Monday 2/3 Please plan accordingly!

Psst....Click the link in the bio to join the @touchstoneclimbing fam for $10 and tag your friends to let ‘em know#onedayonly

Surfs up!New set on the Wavy Gravy and Igloo #theWaAaAaAaAveeeeee #laboulders

For a $3 donation to the @accessfund, we will be selling Candy Crux Grams to be delivered to your favorite crushers this Valentine’s Day! *SoCal gyms only* Order at the Front Desk starting February 1st #fortheloveofclimbing #fortheloveofCleanCrags

Week 3 of the @accessfund #insideout challenge! This week we discuss two of the most popular topics in climbing POOP... Everybody does it. Learn how to do it right. Human waste can contaminate water sources, spread disease, ruin other people’s experience, and raise the alarm of land managers. Different climbing areas require differing methods for human waste disposal, depending on the environment, local rules, and regulations. -Use toilets whenever possible, even if you have to hike a bit further. -Keep a few waste disposal bags in your pack for emergencies. -In popular, high-use areas don’t dig a hole. Pack it out in your waste disposal bag. -In remote forested areas where it is appropriate to use a cat hole, dig a hole 8" deep by 4" wide and bury only natural toilet paper. -Always pack it out in a bag in desert and alpine climbing areas. Both soils lack the microorganisms to break down human waste. -Whether you’re going #1 or #2, move at least 200 feet away from water sources before doing your business. CHALK Cliffs or boulders covered in chalk leave behind visual evidence that climbers were there. This visual impact can be a deal breaker for many land managers and other recreationalists. Over the years, chalk also gets caked onto holds, forming layers that change the texture of the rock and the friction of that very poor sloper. Too many ticks can also cause confusion on a route, botch on-sight attempts, and ruin the self-discovery and problem-solving that many climbers love. -Clean up any chalk spills. -Brush off tick marks after each session. -Choose the right brush type for the rock: soft brushes like boar’s hair are best on desert sandstone and other soft rock types; nylon brushes are best for hard rock types such as granite. -Don’t use chalk to dry wet holds - it just makes them harder to dry! -Check regulations before visiting a new climbing area. Some areas don’t allow chalk usage or dictate the color climbers can use. -Work with your local climbing organization to initiate a chalk cleanup day at your local climbing area. #accessfund #loveyourcrags #insideoutchallenge #touchstoneclimbing

(Fitness) Club going up on a Tuesday...Cuz there is a fresh, new set on the Horseshoe Left! #laboulders #newsetmuchwow #clubgoingup

New early class alert! Somatic Soul Flow is a new yoga class for those that prefer an earlier yoga practice. This class will move slowly, consciously, and with intention of focusing on the internal experience of the body. Come cultivate mindfulness while working up a sweat during this all-levels yoga class! Instructor: Andrea ... *please note: this is a trial class, so if you like it, please let us know!

Week 2 of the @accessfund #insideout challenge! Our climbing areas are being loved to death. Access Fund is working with local climbing organizations across the country to address the problem with support from land managers, grants, and a whole lot of sweat. Climbers are building retaining walls, beefing up belay bases, installing port-a-potties at trailheads, and creating new trails that will last for decades. But the number of deteriorating crags is growing every day, whi...le the number of volunteers and the funding to support them remain too scarce. Recruiting help for these projectsin the form of money or laboris sometimes made more difficult by the fact that many climbers don’t recognize the problem as a problem and, sometimes, don’t recognize the solution as a solution. How You Can Help... Notice the impacts: The first step to fixing the problem is recognizing the problem exists. When you’re out at the crag, pay attention to the conditions around you. Are there exposed tree roots? How much plant life is around? How sloped is the base? Are your feet slipping on the dirt and disturbing the soil? These are signs that climbing is taking a toll. Limit your impact: Now that you see the problem, work to keep it from getting worse. Put your gear close to the wall and move the belay closer in, not farther away from the cliff. Stay on the trail if there is one, or try to step on rocks and other durable surfaces. Get involved: Step up with your back, your wallet, or both. Keep your eyes open for volunteer opportunities with your local climbing organization or with Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Teams. If you have financial resources, please consider donating to Access Fund or your local climbing organization. Adequate funding is a critical part of making these projects successful. Use your voice: One of Access Fund and local climbing organizations biggest challenges is getting approval from land managers to tackle stewardship. You can help by telling land managers that you support streamlined approval processes for partners. #accessfund #loveyourcrag

#repost @betabaes.lab If you get nothing else done with this short week, at least get in a climb!! We meet up tomorrow at 7:30 if ya wanna come :)

The setters came in today to give a fresh look to the Frying Dutchman and the Krusty Krab...er, I mean Prow and Wavy Gravy. Are ya ready kids??? #laboulders #krustykrabclimbing #icanthearyouuu @ LA Boulders

NEW SET BARREL TRIVIA: What three colors make up the Barrel?! Winner gets to climb the new set on the Barrel! #nocheating #laboulders

SAVE THE DATE #repost @touchstoneclimbing 2020 is a big year for competitive indoor rock climbing, and not just because of the Olympics: The 2020 Touchstone Climbing Series is coming your way!... That means your favorite (that is, EVERY) Touchstone gym will be getting a fresh new set of comp routes or problems for your enjoyment, along with FREE food, FREE beer, FREE prizes, and, of course, FREE T-SHIRTS! TCS2020 is all about celebrating this amazing year in sports history and YOU, the people out there making it. Check out the TCS2020 schedule to see when the party’s coming to your townyou won’t wanna miss this year’s comp-stravaganza! Diablo Rock Gym (Ropes) Friday, February 7 from 5pm-10pm The Studio (Ropes) Friday, March 27 from 5pm-10pm Cliffs of Id (Bouldering) Saturday, April 4 from 12pm-5pm Dogpatch Boulders (Bouldering) Saturday, April 18 from 12pm-5pm MetalMark (Bouldering) Friday, May 8 from 5pm-10pm Great Western Power Company (Ropes) Friday, May 29 from 5pm-10pm LA Boulders (Bouldering) Saturday, June 6th from 12pm-5pm Berkeley Ironworks (Ropes) Friday, June 12 from 5pm-10pm Hollywood Boulders (Bouldering) Saturday, June 20 from 12pm-5pm Mission Cliffs (Ropes) Saturday, August 1 from 12pm-5pm Verdigo Boulders (Bouldering) Saturday, September 26 from 12pm-5pm Sacramento Pipeworks (Bouldering) Friday, October 2 from 5pm-10pm #tcs2020 #touchstoneclimbing #climbingcompetition #climbingseries

Week 1 of the @accessfund #insideout challenge! Climbing is exploding in popularity. What was once a fringe activity in the 1960s is now mainstream, and climbing’s popularity will only continue to grow as it makes its debut in the 2020 Olympics. But here’s the thing...all of this growth poses some significant challenges to our outdoor climbing areas. The overwhelming majority of our country’s climbing areas were developed decades ago, under the radar, and were not created t...o withstand the sheer number of climbers using them today. The original developers of many of our most popular crags could scarcely have imagined how popular climbing would one day become. We’re at a tipping point. We can choose to let our climbing areas continue to get beaten down, or we can invest in infrastructure that saves these special areas. The rapid growth of climbing has greatly outpaced our community’s ability to maintain our outdoor climbing areas. From Maine to California, the story is the same: our climbing areas are redlining, beat up and crumbling under the pressure of a growing climbing population. While @accessfund and local climbing organizations across the country are mobilizing to restore our climbing areas and ensure they are sustainable well into the future, we can’t do this work alone. Individual climbers must take responsibility for minimizing their impacts every time they climb outside. And that’s where we need YOUR help. We’re partnering with Access Fund across the next month to educate and activate our community to do our part in protecting the places we love to climb. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. #accessfund #insideout #touchstoneclimbing

QUEER CRUSH returns THIS THURSDAY! Join this awesome and growing meetup led by the fearless @katherinedubois. Come for community building, stay for friendship #winwin #laboulders #queercrush

FIRST TRX class of the year starts tomorrow at 5PM! Friendly reminder thhis 50 minute class is first come, first served and limited to 10 participants!

Melt away with a two-hour feel-good CBD & yoga workshop with Anna. Learn about and sample the benefits of CBD topicals and end the session with 45 minutes of restorative yoga. Expect to leave lighter and less stressed! It’s all happening this Sunday from 2-4PM in the yoga room. #laboulders #cbdtopicals

Latest set is now up on the 45#gottahitthemangles #laboulders

Attention all TRX-ers! We’re squeezing in a TRX class on Tuesdays at 5PM for a trial run the last 3 weeks in January! TRX is a suspension training class that provides a total-body workoutwith an emphasis in engaging the core muscles. This 50 minute class contains flexibility work, muscle endurance, and HIIT drills specifically catered to benefit climbers! Class is limited to 10 participants so show up early #laboulders #totalresistancetraining

Celebrate Friday Funday with new sets on the roof and slab! Balance and overhangs, anyone? #theroofisonfire #laboulders #newyearnewsets @ LA Boulders

It’s been a great year! We’d like to thank @photoshop and most importantly, YOU, our members and guests for being part of our awesome community We’re excited to crush the gnar-year in 2020 with you! #crushthegnar2020 #laboulders