Posts by Freddie Wilkinson
Health and Safety at Salt Pump
Dear Salt Pump Community, We are closely monitoring the potential spread of the coronavirus in Maine and its potential impact on our community and operations. As of March 10, 2020,…
Read more...The Clampdown 2020: Full results, photos, and more…
On Saturday, February 8th, over a hundred competitors and spectators braved single digit temperatures to attend the Inaugural edition of The Clampdown – Salt Pump’s come-one, come-all adult competition for…
Read more...Quinn Brett comes to Salt Pump!
We couldn’t be more psyched to have hardcore climber and adaptive athlete Quinn Brett visiting Salt Pump on February 21st to share some of her experiences. The event is open…
Read more...Training for Climbing: Step Zero
Although it may not feel like it right now, spring is just around the corner. That means it’s a great time to start thinking about what you can do to…
Read more...Welcome to Adventure Club
Note: Nick Kelley recently joined Salt Pump as an instructor working with our kids and adult programs. A graduate of Northern Vermont University with a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Nick…
Read more...Head 2 Head: Mind Games With Will Wild
Fear is a funny thing. When I first started lead climbing I was terrified of falling. I felt helpless on the wall, unable to move above my last clip and…
Read more...The 10 – 4 Rule: Why Projecting Might Be Holding You Back
Local hardwoman and Team Salt Pump coach Alison Crofton-MacDonald on Ride The Lightning (V6) at Pawtuckaway State Park. Climbing has a tendency to bring out the obsessive side in all…
Read more...Meet Brittney Martin
This June, Salt Pump welcomed Brittney Martin to the team as our new Youth Programs Manager. Brittney was born and raised in New Portland, Maine, and studied Outdoor Recreation at…
Read more...Coaching Adult Team: A Final Gladness, Part II
Note: In August, long-time coach and guide Zack Sawyer will be moving on from Salt Pump and New England as he pursues new adventures with his partner Suzy in the…
Read more...Coaching Adult Team: A Final Gladness, Part I
Note: In August, long-time coach and guide Zack Sawyer will be moving on from Salt Pump and New England as he pursues new adventures with his partner Suzy in the…
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