The Salty Blog
The official blog of Salt Pump Climbing Co. - Featuring news, stories, tips, and inspiration for the New England climber.
Quinn Brett comes to Salt Pump!
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, events
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…
Training for Climbing: Step Zero
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, tips and tricks
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…
Welcome to Adventure Club
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, Kids
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…
Stay Hip: Working the Glutes, Hamstrings, and Core
By Tino Fiumara | | News, tips and tricks
You need strong hips to support the work being done by our pelvis and core – the hinge point of so much climbing motion. When these muscles aren’t strong enough,…
Welcome to the Little Big League!
By Tino Fiumara | | News, events
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,…
Head 2 Head: Mind Games With Will Wild
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, tips and tricks, Inside Game
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…
The 10 – 4 Rule: Why Projecting Might Be Holding You Back
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | tips and tricks
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…
Meet Brittney Martin
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News
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…
Coaching Adult Team: A Final Gladness, Part II
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, tips and tricks
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…
Coaching Adult Team: A Final Gladness, Part I
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, tips and tricks
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…
Our Spring Fling Equinox extravaganza is coming!
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, events
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…
Two Nationals Competitors Recount their Experience
By Salt Pump Climbing Co. | | News, interviews, Kids
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…
