events
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 to the public free of charge, though a completed Salt Pump waiver is required.
Welcome to the Little Big League!
We will be closed from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, while Team Salt Pump hosts our annual U.S.A.C. bouldering competition… And as soon as we reopen, The Little Big League, our adult community bouldering comp, will begin utilizing the 40+ brand new problems. Your hardest circuit…
Our Spring Fling Equinox extravaganza is coming!
Join us on March 20th, 2019, from 6 – 9 p.m. for our annual Spring Equinox Party, featuring the legendary Spring Fling Dyno Comp. We’ll have gear to demo from Unparallel and Mammut, beer from Lone Pine Brewery, kombucha from Urban Farm Fermentory, and one very cool non-profit organization, the…
Winter Solistice 2018 Recap!
Thanks to your generous donations and raffle ticket purchases, we raised $379 for Scarborough Land Trust! Another Winter Solstice Success! A few weeks ago, we had our fourth Winter Solstice member appreciation event, featuring the Feats of Strength competition! Over 30 competitors tackled our head routesetter Tino’s four maniacal challenges:…
Our Fall 2018 Youth Bouldering Comp Was A Huge Success!
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Salt Pump welcomed more the 180 youth competitors from across New England for our U.S.A Climbing Local Youth Bouldering Competition. Competition Results have are posted here. Huge thanks to all the parents, coaches, volunteers, and route-setters who made this event a success!
April 7 USA Climbing Youth Sport Local Climbing Competition
Salt Pump is pleased to host a USA Climbing Youth Sport Local Climbing Competition on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Details Pre-Registration Required – Must register before April 5th @ 6pm Flash Format Competition – a strict running order will be assigned (Schedule TBD) Randomized Running Order will be posted on April…
Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Congrats to our Halloween Party Instagram Costume Contest Winners!
Salt Pump Halloween!
Halloween at Salt Pump means vertical trick-or-treating, Kai’s world famous Haunted House, and a costume contest, plus other themed games, prizes and refreshments to enjoy. All FREE after cost of gym entry (day pass, punch of your punch card, or member check-in). Check out the latest party plans and updates…
Protect Mount Washington – Why Bother?
Looking out over the Great Gulf Wilderness, near the site of the proposed hotel. Image courtesy Protect Mount Washington. By Janet Wilkinson A web of trails, a road, and train tracks all lead to Mount Washington‘s summit. A year-round weather observatory, seasonal cafeteria and gift shop, and a 50+ car parking lot…
NEW: Happy Hour, 3 Nights a Week, All Summer Long!
This summer, join us after your workout for a cold one on our deck. All beers are $3 from 6:30-8:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, now through August.
Avalanche Awareness Course Registration Now Open
We are pleased to share that registration is now open for a new two part Avalanche Awareness course taught by Blake Keogh. Part 1 will take place on Thursday March 2 from 6:30-8:30 at Salt Pump and cover how to reach advisory reports issued by NOAA and the Mt. Washington Avalanche Center,…
September 22 Fall Equinox Celebration: Breathe Easy!
Join us for our quarterly celebration on the Fall Equinox! Food, beer, games, and the ‘BREATHE Easy’ Climbing Competition with prizes for all. Free for members, $5 after cost of entry for not-yet-members. https://www.saltpumpclimbing.com/event/fall-equinox-celebration/
Fall Kids Programs Open Houses
Join us to hear more about our fall youth programming, including after school programs and the newly forming youth team! Meet ‘Team Salt Pump’ coach Matty Zane and the rest of the #saltpumpkids program staff.
USAC Competition Results
Thanks for your attendance at the USA Climbing Competition last weekend and congratulations to all participants! Here are the full results: XLS format: USACResults PDF format: USACResults Also check out the photo album from the day on our Facebook page: USAC Comp photos And these photos from Mike at ThePhotoGeek.net: Photogeek Comp Gallery
USA Climbing Competition April 2
Salt Pump Climbing is proud to host our first USA Climbing Sport and Speed Local Competition! Check out the event page for more details!
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Stop in Portland Feb 7 and 8
Salt Pump is a proud sponsor of Banff Mountain Film Festival’s stop in Portland at the State Theater on Sunday February 7 and Monday February 8 at 7pm. We are selling tickets at the front desk, $17 each or $14 for students with ID (they will be $20 at the door). Get…