“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…
Bouldering 4×4’s: Tips & Tricks
For the pebble wrestlers (aka boulderers) of the Salt Pump scene, it can sometimes be challenging to work anaerobic / power endurance. We have the most fun, after all, when we work our projects and climb at our max, so spending the time building fitness can seem boring or uninspiring. One…
Daniel Lenzi: Member Spotlight
Since Salt Pump opened its doors, we have been privileged to get to know many countless members and guests — from first-time climbers to barefoot 5.13 crack masters and people at virtually every phase of the climbing life in between. Who has visited Salt Pump the most number of times? That distinction goes…
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)…
The Real Yoga Lies Off the Mat
By Nichole Crandall, SaltPump Yoga Teacher The weather this week in Maine is a sure sign Spring is on it’s way. A time where we come out of hibernation and resume a more active and outdoor lifestyle. Consider taking a Vinyasa yoga class to help prepare your mind and body for…
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!
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!
Can I Make Gains In My Climbing With More Overall Strength, Fitness and Endurance?
“I have really enjoyed Melissa’s HIIT classes. Every time the workout is different, with new moves and challenges. I love having a surprise each session. She also doesn’t let you “cheat” – she makes me work HARD! I have been feeling stronger. Where I notice it most is my running….I…
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…
Cecilia Buil Slideshow February 2
https://www.saltpumpclimbing.com/event/cecilia-buil-slideshow/ Join the Facebook Event Page for this slideshow for the latest updates! More about Ceci: She’ll be teaching clinics at the MWV Ice Fest in February while she’s here, too! Learn more Check out this Q&A with her from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. Read it Also check out Ceci’s…
The Way of the Axe: Learn to Ice Climb with Salt Pump
The forecast last Saturday was grim: 1-2 inches of snow, rain, and slush in the Portland area. But rather then stay at home and watch the Patriots game, a few intrepid Salt Pumpers made their way north to the White Mountains to learn to ice climb for our inaugural Winter…
Maine Adaptive Pilot Climbing Program at Salt Pump
Thanks to those of you who donated during our Grand Opening to get the pilot adaptive climbing program going here at Salt Pump! Kelsey from Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation recently shared these photos and a brief update after the first program. The second session is happening today. From Kelsey: Salt Pump…
Four Ways Yoga Helps with Climbing
By Nichole Crandall, Salt Pump Yoga Instructor “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try” –Seth Godin Yoga and climbing are an odd match – with one mostly limiting the participant to the 2’x6′ mat space and encouraging ‘looking in’, while the other is inherently more social and…