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A Number-Free Environment : Boulder Problem Grading
At Salt Pump, we are deeply invested in the climber’s experience. Whether you are a first time climber or a grizzled veteran of the vertical, we want your experience at Salt pump to be exceptional. We do not want grades to get in the way of this experience. Normally after…
“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
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…
New Yoga Classes & Times
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re pleased to share some exciting changes in Salt Pump’s yoga department! Starting the week of May 9 we’ll have a yoga class offering every weekday afternoon or evening, Monday through Friday. And we’re adding a new instructor, too. And just for good measure, we’re installing gorgeous new wood flooring in the…
Salt Pump Kids – The First 9 Months
One of the highlights of opening the gym has been getting our kids programming off the ground. There is something so special about watching children climb. It is intuitive for them, and they are naturally uninhibited and creative, something many of us seek to be in our own climbing. Here…
Carpool or Bike to Salt Pump, Qualify to Win Free Membership
Salt Pump Eco-Commuter Program Abandon the convenience of a single occupancy vehicle for the joyful company of other climbers. Ride a bicycle. Walk. Save gas, money AND earn a chance for free membership each month. We paved a little bit of paradise to bring you our parking lot. It was…
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
Taki and Tino on ‘Love Maine Radio’
What does ‘Salt Pump’ mean? Can climbing help make the world a better place? Where are Tino and Taki’s favorite climbing areas? How does Salt Pump staff work with someone who has a fear of heights? Taki (our General Manager) and Tino (our Head Routesetter and Assistant Program Director)…
Go Local Social
Join us for the Go Local Social on March 20! Check out the event page for details and join the Facebook event page to read about details as they are revealed!