Kids
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 brings a passion for adventure and teaching to Salt Pump. When it comes to climbing, everyone starts somewhere. I took…
Two Nationals Competitors Recount their Experience
If you had not heard, two of our youth team members, Ian Frost and Maddie Gillis, made USA Climbing Nationals. Through their stellar performances in the local, regional, and divisional stages, they both qualified to compete with 48 other athletes in their age bracket. Along with their families and Team…
Conquering Cathedral Ledge
THE THRILL OF STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM By Trisha Cloutier If you have ever been to North Conway, you have seen Cathedral Ledge. Although it doesn’t dominate the landscape like Mount Washington, it holds its own. Just beyond the village to the Northwest, you will see it – standing 500…
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!
From Gym to Crag: Salt Pump Kids’ Outdoor Climbing Day
Young climbers in our after-school programs have been spending time at Salt Pump learning the skills they need to get outside, including how to belay, manage ropes, read routes, and rappel. This spring, they got the chance to try their stuff on some of New Hampshire’s finest rock when the…
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…
Becoming a Climbing Family
By Trisha Cloutier There is a certain moment when a person undergoes a metamorphosis, transforming from someone who climbs to a climber. For this family, their youngest son Declan was the catalyst for that transformation. Not only did Declan become a climber, but his family became a climbing family. Now, Declan, his brother Eamon,…
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…
Introducing Our Camp Director, Trish Cloutier
Please join us in welcoming Trish Cloutier as Salt Pump’s Summer Camp Director! Trish has worked with adolescents in an outdoor setting for programs all over New England and in the Rocky Mountains. Originally from the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire, she still loves spending her free time adventuring…
2nd Annual Art Contest, Win a Free Week of Summer Camp
Would you like to go to Salt Pump Climbing Camp this summer? Enter our 2nd Annual Summer Camp Art Contest, with a grand prize of a FREE week at one of our Salt Pump Indoor Summer Climbing Camp sessions ($275 value)! Here’s how it works: >>Grab some paper no larger…
Summer Camp Sale – up to $50 off per session
Immerse your child in the wonderful world of climbing adventure! Salt Pump Kids’ Summer Camps provide a fun and well-rounded introduction to rock climbing and its ever-welcoming culture. Appropriate for ages 5-16. We’ll have 9 weeks of daytime indoor climbing camps and 2 weeks of outdoor overnight camps – and we’re…
Break Camp: A Day in the Life of a Camper
By Kai Brown Our goal is to create an environment filled with fun, learning, and community with all of our #saltpumpkids offerings. Salt Pump Break Camps, taking place during Maine school breaks in December, February and April, are appropriate for novice and more advanced climbers alike. What exactly will we be…
CLIMBING NOW AN OLYMPIC SPORT: SALT PUMP LEADING THE WAY
Climbing will newly be part of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Salt Pump Climbing Co., which opened its doors in summer 2015 with the goal of being the leading center for climbing, including training and coaching, welcomed this development by announcing the creation of Team Salt Pump,…
Inside Game no. 1: Matty Zane
Matty Zane grew up in the small town of Freedom, Maine. Both his parents worked at the nearby college in Unity, and growing up, Matty and his older brother Cody lived for soccer. Then, at the tender age of 14, Matty’s adventurous mother Nancy took him climbing for the first…
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.
Scarborough Leader: “Double Thrill Beckons at Surf-Climb Camp”
Surf’s Up and so’s Rock Climbing in Scarborough At first blush surfing and rock climbing don’t have much in common. One is focused on mastering the waves of the oceans and the other on mastering the rocky terrain of Mother Nature. This summer two Scarborough businesses are coming together to…
“These Little Ninjas Scale Full Sized Walls”
Check out this short video and article about our ‘Little Ninjas’ classes! Thanks to Troy R. Bennett / Bangor Daily News for the visit and write up.
Congrats to Nixon, Summer Camp Art Contest Winner!
Thanks to all of the wonderful entries in the contest, and to everyone who participated in the voting via our Facebook page! Learn more about Salt Pump Summer Camps.
Summer Camp Art Contest
‘Voting’ is now live for the Summer Camp Art Contest! Head on over to the album of submissions at our Facebook page and ‘like’ your favorite(s)! The image with the most ‘likes’ when the contest closes Thursday June 9 at 8pm wins a free week of Salt Pump Indoor Summer…
Summer Camp Art Contest
Attention Salt Pump Kids! Would you like to go to Salt Pump Climbing Camp this summer? We invite you to enter our Summer Camp Art Contest, with a grand prize of a FREE week at one of our Salt Pump Indoor Summer Climbing Camp sessions! Here is how it works: Grab…