Another Step Forward

Yesterday was a productive day in Ogden for The Front. We met with our neighbors at Amer Sport before meeting with the Ogden Business and Community Development Committee.

The Committee was impressed with our past performance in Salt Lake City and the progress we've made for the Ogden Front. We also had a chance to talk about our thoughts on bringing a Pro Climbing Comp, like the Mammut Bouldering Championships during Summer OR, to Ogden. Mayor Godfrey made it down to watch the 2008 Bouldering Championships Finals at the Shilo Inn and is pretty excited to help bring these types of events to Ogden, especially since we can run them along with the Xterra Events. Ogden City Officials are truly psyched for this gym to be built, and they have approved a $90,000 Business Development Loan to help fund the project.

However, they won't sacrifice loaning us tax payer money if they're not convinced we can pay it back.

One of their requirements is that we show significant community support - Founding Members. A couple weeks ago we sent out an email to all Founding Members with a contract extension link. If you haven't responded to that email please do! We know we have the needed support in Ogden...but we need to prove it! If you didn't receive an email but are a Founder, please email sandy@frontslc.com and we'll send you another link. If you did, respond! If you're not a Founder, now is the time!

As a reminder...This WILL be a premier climbing gym. No joke. We'll have close to 10,000 sq.ft. of roped climbing and bouldering. The size of the bouldering area will be about the same size as that at The Front in SLC, plus there will be another 180 linear ft of roped climbing - that's around 30 rope lines, many of which will be close to 40ft long! We will also have cardio and weight equipment, yoga and Pilates classes, available and included in our memberships. We guarantee you'll be impressed with the facility, and that it will be no comparison to anything Ogden has or has had before.

Its been a long journey to get this gym developed. We've weathered one of the arguably biggest financial meltdowns in history. Help us make this gym a reality by renewing your Founding Membership or becoming a new Founding Member.

Ogden Bouldering Comp

Jonny Landry

Thanks to Daniel Turner and his crew from the Weber State Wilderness Rec Center for putting on the Ogden Climbing Festival and for showing The Front such great hospitality at the events.

Rachel MacGuffy

Front- SLC Members and Front- Ogden Founding Members got busy at the Bouldering Comp last Saturday, winning and/ or placing high in many of the divisions. Great job, everyone!

Melissa Lipani

Check out the results by going HERE, then clicking on "Score Sheet, Ogden Bouldering Comp"


Photo Credit: Coach Chris

Online Contract Renewal

We are sending out the Online Contract Renewal link to all Founding Members today. In less than 30 seconds, you can extend your Founding Member contract. The extension is to December 31, 2009. We expect The Front- Ogden to be open for business in October 2009.

If you are a Founding Member and do no receive the Contract Extension email by Thursday, April 16, please Sandy at sandy@frontslc.com, so we can update your email address and send you the link.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project and helped us get this far!

If you haven't signed for a Founding Membership, time is running out. We're only selling 250. Go to www.frontogden.com now to download a contract.

We'll also be at the Ogden Climbing Festival Events this weekend. You can also fill out a contract there.

Only 67 Founding Memberships Left!

We're limiting the number of Founding Memberships to 250, and there are only 67 left!

We'll be keeping track of the number of remaining Founding Memberships on this Blog (check out the column to the right). Don't miss out on your chance to get super low rates for the life of your membership, plus recognition as having been part of bringing a premier indoor climbing facility to Ogden.

Go to www.frontogden.com to download the membership contract.

Thanks to all our Founding Members who have supported this project from the beginning. We couldn't have gotten this far without you.

FREE 2 Week Membership to The Front-SLC!

Weber State University is putting on this year's Ogden Climbing Festival April 17-18. There will be a Boulder Field Clean Up, Gear Demo, Bouldering Comp, and Slideshow event.

The Ogden Boulder Field Clean Up is at 10AM on Tuesday, April 14.

Sign up at The Front Climbing Club to volunteer for the Clean Up and receive a FREE 2 Week Membership!

Meet new friends. Check out a rad bouldering area. Contribute to keeping our climbing areas clean and accessible.The sign up sheet is at the front desk at The Front! Come in or call 801-466-7625 to volunteer!

Learn more about the Ogden Climbing Festival HERE!

Ogden Climbing Festival next Weekend!

Weber State University's Wilderness Recreation Center is putting on this year's Ogden Climbing Festival next Friday and Saturday.

Come out and meet fellow climbers at one (or all) of the awesome events being held on campus and at the Ogden Boulder Field.

Learn more HERE!

In addition to the Boulder Field Clean Up and Bouldering Comp, there will be a slideshow presented by Joe Kinder, as well as a Bouldering Clinic by past Front- SLC Member, Collette McInerney.

Get involved. Make new friends. Make a difference.

The Front- Ogden is now on Facebook!

For all of you Facebook addicts out there, you now have one more place to visit in the virtual world: The Front- Ogden!

Log on and join now to meet fellow Ogden climbers! Find The Front- Ogden on Facebook HERE!