MetalMark Climbing & Fitness

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

We’re beyond stoked to finally be reopening (again)!!! Welcome back MetalMark family! Starting March 30th, we will be open to members and 10-pass holders MonFri, 10a9p + Sat/Sun, 10a5p! 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 climbing time slots up to twice per week. Time slots will open every half hour and can be reserved up to 1 week... in advance. Members will be able to book a partner on their reservation, as long as they are also Touchstone members or 10-pass holders. 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!

Starting March 30, 2021, we will be open to members and 10-pass holders! MonFri, 10a9p Sat/Sun, 10a5p... https://touchstoneclimbing.com/met/online-gym-reservations/

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!

On 11/16 Fresno 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. This is what our new normal is for now, but we know we’ll ride it out together. Let’s all do our part to support our community by maintaining social distance, wearing a mask, washing our hands, and taking good care of ourselves.

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

Reservation Only M-F 10am 10pm S/S 10am 5pm

We’re beyond stoked to finally be reopening (again)!!! Starting 10/2, we will be open to members and 10-pass holders MonFri, 10a9p + Sat/Sun, 10a5p! 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 climbing time slots up to twice per week. Time slots will open every half hour and can be reserved up to 1 week in advance. Members will be able to ...book a partner on their reservation, as long as they are also Touchstone members or 10-pass holders. 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 use the RGPro Connect App to easily book and cancel your reservations on mobile. For desktop, you can also use the Express Booking Profile located on the right side of the reservation page. If you are a member or 10-pass holder and Pipeworks is your home gym, check your email inbox for a message from us with more details. If you have not received this email (but should have!), you can get the deets you need here: bit.ly/TScovid19 See you back in the gym!

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

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. @metalmarkclimbing @touchstoneclimbing

Then.... and Now.... #itsouranniversary Happy 9 years of bringing Fresno this beautiful building to the Central Valley!! We sure hope you’ve enjoyed our indoor rock climbing & fitness gym as much as we have. Now we know things have changed over the years (Especially all the protocols and requirements). But one thing remains the same... we have AMAZING members, staff, guest, and community! Thank you to each and everyone of you For all your continued support, love, and faithfulness throughout all these years #weloveourcommunity #9yearsandcounting #happyanniversary #metalmarkclimbing #touchstoneclimbing

You asked and we listened NEW HOURS have been added #weknowyoureexcited Our new reservation hours are NOW OPEN!! #bookyoursessiontoday Just go online to reserve a morning spot/session! And schedule your time to come climb, lift, run, or play! #comeclimb #comeplay We sure hope this helps make your weekly workouts run smoother. Please remember all sessions, times, and days are for members & punch passes users ONLY. As always, we will keep you updated as things change. #inthistogether

MetalMark 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 on Instagram for more info.

We’re now taking.... NEW MEMBERS $0 INITIATION FEE Yasssss, you read that right! For those of you beyond ready to join MetalMark Climbing & Fitness, we are offering a $0 initiation for our monthly membership. This offer is available >>NOW<< #youknowyouwannajoin ... PUNCH PASS VISITORS If you’re itching to climb without a membership, this is for you. Our passes allow gym users to purchase 10 day visits. These passes are good for one year from date of purchase and can be used at all Touchstone locations. If you decide you’d like to join (become a member) within one month of using your last pass, we’ll waive the $100 initiation fee. #passesarecool KIDS CLIMBING WITH ADULT Kids on parents membership are now allowed to come climb with them. Child MUST stay with an Adult at all times, and abide by all the rules. Hand washing, sanitizing, keeping social distance and wearing a mask. #familybondingtime ALL PURCHASES MUST BE MADE ONLINE We can’t wait to have more of you back in the gym. But in order to keep safe and to occupancy limitations, our gyms are currently ONLY open to members and 10 Visit Pass holders. We will continue to keep everyone updated as things change. #metalmarkclimbingandfitness #climbingcommunityrocks

Now opening up same-day reservations for all members! We’re trying to balance social distancing occupancy limitations with giving all our members a chance to use the gym and get back into their routines; but we know many of you want to use the gyms more than twice per week. If there’s space for you to come in more often, we want you to have it. If on a given day there are still open reservation slots after 10am, reserving that time slot will not count against your ...2 session per week allotment. This only applies to same-day reservations. Thanks to everyone who has been coming in to climb and work out the past few days. We can’t wait to open up even more as soon as it’s safe to do so!

Hey MM Fam!!! Just a friendly reminder, we are OPEN for MEMBERS ONLY!!! But we’ll Keep you updated as things change. Here’s a little more detail on what to expect when visiting us! ... 1) Yes EVERYONE must wear a mask Before entering the gym, while climbing, or in fitness areas. 2) You must make a reservation online to visit the gym. (You’ll get 2 hour time slots, 2 days a week per member!) 3) Designated areas in front of the Metalmark sign is taped off 6 feet apart to wait in line, before your session. (If you come too early) 4) Your temperature will be checked before entry. (But please stay home if you’re not feeling well) 5) Hand washing station is to the left when you enter the gym. (You must wash hands!) 6) Check-in at the front desk with MM staff. (You can ask any questions or concerns you might have) 7) Please remember to follow ALL the guidelines and rules while visiting us, to keep our community healthy and safe! (We want to stay open) 8)Have fun!!!! Even if things are a little different, I know we’re all just happy to have you back climbing and enjoying the gym! 9)Don’t forget to check-out with the front desk staff and wash your hands before you leave. (Yes wash them again) 10) Thank you for reading all the RULES! We can’t wait to see you!!!!

We are now in Phase 3 and open to members! We at MetalMark 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 COVID-19 protocol...s 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!

Attention MetalMarkers We know you’re all doing your thang... for bike month and racking in them miles. But we wanted to add our own NEW bike challenge this year! During the next 30 days, try and get bingo from the different challenges on our bingo board! If BINGO is too easy, try to sweep the whole board! Remember to maintain social distancing and safe biking practices while carrying out your challenges. Segment challenges will be posted on our Strava club page for clarification. If you haven’t join yet checkout our bike club on Strava Just search for MetalMark Bike Club!!!! And LET’s GO!!! Ends June 21st! #bingochallenge #newandfresh #metalmarkclimbingandfitness #inthistogether

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 Bay Area: https://bit.ly/supportBlackbizBayArea LA: https://bit.ly/supportBlackbizLA Fresno: https://bit.ly/supportBlackbizFresno Support on-the-ground activist groups https://bit.ly/supportactivists

Registered Dietitian Dorie Lim, reached out to us and wanted to keep our once monthly Clinics with her @metalmarkclimbing going during SD. Because even if it’s not in person, we all need a little boost of encouragement with healthier options to cook. Here’s what she had to share _____________________________ This would have been nice at a nutrition clinic, but instead try it at home. It's soooooo easy! I recommend making a half recipe the first time around. ... TURMERIC ZUCCHINI CAULIFLOWER SOUP Get a small head of cauliflower, 3 small zucchini, and coconut milk to make this great soup... An emersion blender completes it to give this soup a creamy texture! https://mayihavethatrecipe.com/turmeric-zucchini-cauliflow/

Hey MM Fam! May is Bike Month and this means more chances to get out and ride! Now I know we're all doing our best with SD (social distancing), but this doesn't mean we can't still ride together. So, if you're already out racking up miles, commuting to grocery stores, or just looking for an excuse to get outside (And away from those computer screens). Then please join us on our MetalMark Bike Club!!!! ... How to join Download app (Don’t worry it’s FREE) Look for MetalMark Bike Club and join Rack up them miles and keep track Communicate with MM staff and share pictures Tag us so we can share some of your awesome rides Let’s support each other through this pandemic, and celebrate 2020 Bike Month TOGETHER !!! Because although we’re physically distant doesn't mean we aren’t still one big amazing Touchstone Family.

The Touchstone Retail Team are supply hats to People’s Protective Equipment for donating! People’s Protective Equipment is producing easy-to-assemble face shields made out of baseball caps just a few blocks away from the Touchstone Warehouse. After reading about PPE, retail team member (and local Bay Area legend) Scott Frye shared their story during a meeting and quickly loaded up his bike to deliver Touchstone baseball hats to be turned into PPE for our frontline heroes. The company is shipping 2,000 hats a day nationwide. Our first batch is being deployed to the frontlines of NYC and California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. We’re honored to have the opportunity to donate our hats to this awesome group of people and organization. #touchstoneclimbing

Just in case you missed out... here it is.

Touchstone Digital Disco Dance Party! Join us this Friday, April 24th at 7pm for an hour-long digital disco dance party. Get movin’ and groovin’ to ’70s-era disco music from the comfort of your home. Our host Amelia from Hollywood Boulders and her two quarantined roommates will start the Zoom party playlist by sharing their screen and audio. You can choose to share your screen to show off your outfit and dance moves, or dance along incognito with the camera off. Bonus points ...if you decorate your dance floor! Register by clicking @touchstoneclimbing’s link in profile. #touchstoneclimbing

Checkout one of our MetalMark Instructors Dan Vasquez Who is doing Tai Chi LIVE classes on his Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/dan.vasquez.35513800

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 .... Tag @metalmarkclimbing and @touchstoneclimbing so that we can share your videos! #touchstoneclimbing #challengeinplace #metalmarkclimbing See more

Hey MetalMark members! We hope you are finding ways to be creative, get outside, and keep moving each day! We are going strong with our fitness challenges and we hope you are, too! If you’re running out of ideas use your fitness challenge card as a reference. If you left your card at the gym and you’d like us to send you your progress, email us at [email protected]. Let’s keep knocking off those challenges! Remember, we are in this together!

Ethan Pringle mini-doc tonight at 7pm!

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

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!

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]!

We will get through this.... @metalmarkclimbing

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

ATTENTION After carefully considering our responsibility to customer and employee safety, we have decided to temporarily suspended nonmember access to all touchstone gyms starting MARCH, 14th. @metalmarkclimbing @touchstoneclimbing

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.

Due to the current public health crisis, we are temporarily postponing ALL group activities and gatherings until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. We’ll be bringing them back as soon as we can, so stay tuned! @metalmarkclimbing @touchstoneclimbing ... #metalmarkclimbingandfitness #touchstoneclimbing See more

Don’t forget the MM FITNESS CHALLENGE ends March 31st!!!! @metalmarkclimbing Which means you have less than 420 hours, 2weeks and 3 days, 19 nights and 18 sunrises to go! #yougotthis #youtotallygotthis #mmfitnesschallenge #giterdone #metalmarkclimbingandfitness #challengeyourself #believeinyourself #youralmostthere #doitfortheprizes #doitforyourself #healthiswealth

As a precaution the shoe demo has been postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. When the time seems right we will reschedule the event. Thank you for your understanding. @metalmarkclimbing @touchstoneclimbing #metalmarkclimbing

To all our rad @metalmarkclimbing members and guests, We recognize that gym time is a big part of our lives. We are climbers, yogis, and athletes, and we take our health seriously. In this time of increased viral awareness we need to work together to maintain a healthy environment. We encourage everyone to 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 fe...ver and symptoms have gone away. (It’s okay to skip a workout once in a while!) 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. This is how germs spread! We are asking our staff to clean more frequently, especially high-touch areas. We ask for your help, too, by continuing to wipe down shared equipment before and after use. As climbers, we are used to considering our own tolerance for risk and taking personal responsibility for our choices. One of the best things we can do for our health is to stay active, and so it is our priority that we continue to offer you a place where you can achieve your fitness goals. Thanks for helping us maintain our clean gym environment and healthy community. See more

A few of our very own Staff and Members reppin @metalmarkclimbing and placing in the half Marathon this morning Thanks to @sanjoaquinrunning for putting on a great event! #runningclub #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #metalmarkclimbingandfitness #congratstoalltherunners

NO + = FUN @metalmarkclimbing ... #indoorrockclimbing #weekendshananigans #touchstoneclimbing #metalmarkclimbing #fitnessmadefun #blackoutnight #headlampsarecool #saturdayvibes See more

TONIGHT at MetalMark Climbing + Fitness

Meet SCARPA’s newest shoe, Veloce! It’s Italian for fast, quick & rapid The category defining Veloce represents a totally new concept in the SCARPA climbing collection. Indoor-specific shoe - features a roomier toe box which provides beginner to intermediate climbers more comfort when wearing their shoes for extended periods of time, especially during bouldering sessions. The Veloce features SCARPA’s brand-new S-72 rubber which provides adhesion to even the smallest of footholds while remaining ultra-durable. Now available here @metalmarkclimbing #comecheckthemout

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.

Setting new routes today @metalmarkclimbing #happywednesday #itshumpday #metalmarkclimbing #touchstoneclimbing

SHOE DEMO || Coming March 13th to @metalmarkclimbing from 6-9PM #savethedate #20percentoff #allshoes #unparallel #evolv #lasportiva #metalmarkclimbing

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! Don’t forget to tell those you love them not just on a holiday like today, but everyday. #askaboutourspecials #twoforonespecial #comeoninandcheckitout #happyvdayyall #spreadkindness #spreadlove @metalmarkclimbing OPEN 5AM-10PM

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!

Come on by FEBRUARY 14TH and ask about our 2 for 1 special we’re offering @metalmarkclimbing #twoforonespecial #comeonby #makeitadatenight #ordaydate #metalmarkclimbing #dayofselfcare #dayofloveandfriendship #dayofromanceandfun #dontmissout #valentinespecials

Thank You Zhanique Lovett & Thad Robeck for another FUN Kids Ninja Clinic! @metalmarkclimbing #lookoutforthenextevent #thankyoukids #littleninjas #thankyouparentsandkids #thankyoucoaches #youtworock #metalmarkclimbingandfitness

Kids Ninja Clinic!!!! Tomorrow >>> February 8th, 3-5pm @metalmarkclimbing Spots are still open! Call to add your kid today (559)229-7900 For ages 7-14. It’s FREE for members, $15 for guest! They’ll have lots of fun, while learning techniques and skills. These two coaches are very talented, knowledgeable and have been contestants on American Ninja Warrior Zhanique Lovett & Thad Robeck #kidsclinic #ninjawarriorintraining #futureninjawarriorjunior #comejointhefun #atmetalmarkonly #spotslimited #dontmissout #comelearnfromsomeofthebest

Health Fair >>TONIGHT 6-8PM!!! @metalmarkclimbing #comejointheparty #dontmissout #freeformembers #partofthefitnesschallenge #raffleprize #comecheckitout Who’s coming???? @fleetfeetfresno @sanjoaquinrunning @americanalpine ... @arbonne @fresno_acs @doterra @valleygoldhoney See more

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

MM Fitness Challenge is still happening Ends March 31, 2020... So if you just joined with us @metalmarkclimbing don’t forget to pickup your card at the front desk! Rules are on the . It’s filled with over 100 challenges! It’s got Climbing, indoor activities, outdoor activities, fitness classes, nutrition clinics, health fair, visiting other @touchstoneclimbing locations and weekly add on’s. Complete 50 challenges = a small prize Complete 60 challenges = awesome T-S...hirt. Complete 80 challenges = awesome T-Shirt, and your scorecard entered into a raffle. Complete all = small prize, awesome T-Shirt, movie tickets and your card entered into a raffle . #mmfitnesschallenge #yougotthis #indoorrockclimbing #fitnesschallenges #onedayatatime #healthierliving #healthierchoices #healthylifestyle #mmchallenge See more

Surprise FLASH SALE......One Day ONLY $10 initiation! Starting tomorrow 1|31 #signuponline #joinmetalmark #touchstoneclimbing #flashsalefriday #onedayonlyspecial #tellallyourfriends

Ooops! We almost let week two slip through our fingers..... 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, while 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.

Save the Date!!!!!!! MM Health Fair Wednesday February 5th 6pm-8pm! @metalmarkclimbing #oneweekaway #comecheckthemout #valleygold #fleetfeet #arbonne #sanjoaquinrunning #doterrawellnessadvocate #dietitiandorielim #andraffleprizes

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

This Wednesday 6PM-9PM Harness Demo & SALE!!!!! @metalmarkclimbing #petzl #sale #comecheckitout #twentypercentoff #harnessdeals #atmetalmarkclimbing

What will I learn? You ask... The bulk of what the clinic covers is basic safety for both lead climbing and belaying. You’ll learn Risk awareness, rope management and maintenance, communication, etiquette - things like that. So come join @philsark tonight 7PM here @metalmarkclimbing for Lead 1 & Lead 2 next Thursday #spaceislimited #leadclinic #knowledgeandskills #metalmarkclimbing

New Year... New ROUTES!!! @metalmarkclimbing #comeonby

Who’s ready????? #fitnesschallenge #metalmarkclimbing #2020goals ... keep a look out for our FITNESS CHALLENGE starting next week! January 15th at 5AM we’ll have the list ready for ya!! #areyoureadyforthis @metalmarkclimbing See more

SAVE THE DATE || And come join us January 15th @metalmarkclimbing 6-7PM for some tasty samples and health info on how to make a great fresh and delicious boost & detox juice! #atmetalmarkonly #weremorethanagym #nutritionclinic #withdorielim #itsgonnabeagoodone #boostourbodies #detoxfromtheholidays #learnhowtomakeyours #yummyjuice

Happy New Year from @metalmarkclimbing to you all!!!! #2020 #itsgonnabeagreatyear #letsmakenewmemories #together

REELROCK is being shown by MPACT in Visalia on Jan 18th. If you haven't seen the film yet, GO! Check out the link for more information https://www.facebook.com/events/740755569748976/