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With big alpine ascents come even bigger questions regarding gear. We break it down for you!

As our 2026 PNW Alpine Team prepares for Mount Baker, El Dorado, and Klawatti, they’re discovering something every aspiring alpinist learns sooner or later: figuring out what gear to bring can feel almost as mind-boggling as the climb itself.

Fortunately, they’re not figuring it out alone. In our latest blog, written by Lauren Glenn Manfuso, our Sportrock Climbing Guide experts share five common mistakes first-time alpinists make when gearing up for a big objective with insights on how to avoid them.

Whether you’re signed up for this year’s trip, dreaming about a future expedition, or simply alpine-curious, there’s something in this one for you.

Use the link in our bio to read the full blog!

Multi-pitch climbing in Spain, made easy!

Join Sportrock Climbing Guides (SRCG) in Riglos, Spain, from October 10–18 for our eighth destination climbing trip and third visit to Spain!

Here’s what to look forward to:
🏔️ Climb the world-famous walls of Riglos, Spain, surrounded by incredible scenery.
🧗 Experience guided multi-pitch climbing for the first time on a SRCG Spain trip.
🤝 Enjoy a high guide-to-participant ratio that keeps the experience personal and supportive.
🪢 Focus on climbing while our guides handle the ropes, route selection, and logistics.
📈 With routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.13, there's climbing for a wide variety of skill levels.
⛱️ Non-climbing days will spent relaxing on a beach and enjoying Spain’s culture!

Why do we do these trips? We believe one of the best things about climbing is where it can take us. The skills we build in the gym can open the door to incredible experiences around the world, and creating those opportunities for our community is a big part of why we do it.

Learn more and register through the link below!

https://linktr.ee/Sportrock

The Sterling Dyno Expo is coming to Sportrock Sterling from Monday, 6/15 through Sunday, 6/21! 🧗

This is a week-long dynamic climbing event hosted on the Kaya app. Our routesetting team will be setting a fresh batch of unique boulders built around dynamic movement across all levels, designed to show just how fun dynamic movement can be no matter where you are in your climbing journey.

Participate in the Dyno Expo and you could win a free month of membership! Here is how:

1️⃣ Send one of the Dyno Expo boulders
2️⃣ Log your send and upload your beta video to Kaya
3️⃣ That is your raffle entry!

The more you send, the more chances you have to win. Repeats count as long as you climb the boulder a different way each time.

Use the link in our bio to learn more!

🌈 Pride Month is here, and we’ve got a full month of ways to climb, connect, celebrate, and support the LGBTQIA+ community at Sportrock. 🌈

✨ Glow With Pride | Sportrock Rio | Friday, 6/12 | 7 PM–11 PM | Climb under blacklights, explore neon installations, and celebrate Pride Month at one of our most colorful community events of the year.

💪 Flow With Pride | Sportrock Rio | Friday, 6/12 | 7 PM–8 PM | Join us for a welcoming, all-levels yoga experience during Glow With Pride where 100% of proceeds will be donated to .

🎨 Makers Market | Sportrock Alexandria | Saturday, 6/13 | 9 AM–3 PM | Explore the creativity and passions of our community while supporting local makers, with priority given to LGBTQIA+ vendors for this special edition.

💜 x Meetup | Sportrock Sterling | Friday, 6/19 | 7 PM–9 PM | Come together for an evening of climbing, conversation, support, and community with Free Mom Hugs NoVA and Fruity Pebbles.

👕 2026 Pride Month Shirt | Designed by Sportrock community member Catherine Rubin, this year’s Pride Tee is available now in the retail stores at all Sportrock locations.

Pride Month is just one part of our commitment to creating welcoming spaces for climbers. Throughout the year, we host LGBTQIA+ climbing meetups across our gyms alongside , , and , giving climbers opportunities to build connections and find community on and off the wall.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope you’ll join us this Pride Month. Use the link in our bio to explore all upcoming Pride Month events, learn more about our LGBTQIA+ meetups, and register for the experiences that speak to you.

IndeSENDence Day is back at Sportrock Sterling on Saturday, July 4th, 9AM to 4PM!

IndeSENDence Day is Sportrock Sterling's 4th of July celebration that is part bouldering event, part cookout, and all around great energy for climbers of all levels. This year's edition is extra special because it’ll be the first one on Sterling's renovated bouldering walls!

A huge thank you to .kafe, , and@bark_boulder_company for joining us and making the day even better!

Free and exclusive to Sportrock members. Spots fill up fast so do not wait to register! The gym will be closed to non-members during the event.

Register through the link below and we will see you on the 4th! 🎆

https://linktr.ee/Sportrock

Our community never misses! Photos from Alexandria’s Prom Night: Through The Decades, are live!

Thank you to everyone who came out, struck a pose, and brought the decades to life at Prom Night! From flapper glam to Y2K fits, the vibes were awesome. We had an absolute blast and can’t wait for our next prom night!

Check out the event photo gallery through the link below! 👉 Make sure to tag Sportrock when sharing your favorites!

https://linktr.ee/Sportrock

📸 by James Whitesides

Sportrock Rio is teaming up with to bring our community Puppy Yoga on Saturday, 6/27 from 8:45AM to 9:45AM on the patio! 🐶🧘

Swipe through the post to see the visiting pups. When the class ends, we will use the patio to host a public adoption event till noon where everyone can meet our furry friends!

Bonus: Anyone who adopts a puppy during the event receives a Free Day Pass to come back and climb.

All proceeds from the event will go back to ! Register through the link below.

https://linktr.ee/Sportrock