Great Western Power Company

😎 Student Summer Special 😎

Who doesn’t love a Summer belaytionship? ⛱️ No commitment, no problem.

This Summer, students can enjoy 3 months of unlimited climbing, yoga, fitness, weights, & more for $200 🤩.

✅ New members only
✅ Must purchase at the gym
✅ Must have a student ID

💥 The Oaks is Open—$0 Initiation Deal 💥

Just in case you’re one of the 27,000+ people who asked, we want to make sure you’re one of the first to know 🥰—The Oaks opens today. 🙌

⚡️May 10
⚡️10am – 10pm

Located in the bustling section of upper Solano Ave. in Berkeley—just east of iconic Indian Rock Park—The Oaks offers state-of-the-art bouldering, fitness, saunas, and more.

Join us to explore the space, relish the friction of brand-new plastic ⚡️, and vibe with our community in all the splendor.

To celebrate the opening of our new East Bay bouldering gym, we’re also offering a $0 initiation fee sale. Join the gym online or in-person before the end of May and pay $0 in initiation fees.

😻 TCS2024 Dates Drop 😻
We can’t wait for this year’s Touchstone Climbing Series (TCS)!

TCS is our way of saying thank you to members and friends. Expect 👏 fresh sets light-hearted 💕 competition, raffle prices galore, and 🍺 beers for all (21+).

For 2024, we are sticking to our new format where events are happening at multiple gyms on the same day. This format will keep crowds 🧗‍♀️ manageable, comp climbs accessible, and ensure each community gets its own party.

TCS2024 Dates:

NORTHERN CA:
March 1st at 5pm - 10pm, ROPES
+

May 11th at 12pm - 5pm, ROPES
+

July 19th at 5pm - 10pm, ROPES


April 26th at 5pm - 10pm, BOULDERING
+

September 27th at 5pm - 10pm, BOULDERING
+

SOUTHERN CA:
April 20th at 12pm - 5pm, ROPES


June 15th at 12pm - 5pm, BOULDERING
+

October 5th at 12pm - 5pm, BOULDERING
+

Big thanks to for creating this year’s TCS design!

💫 Celebrating Black Excellence in Climbing this weekend 💫

In 2013, made history as the first all-Black team to scale America’s highest peak. This history-making continued in 2022 with — the first all-Black team to summit the highest mountain on Earth.

Join Expedition Denali and Full Circle Everest athletes to celebrate these historic ascents.

🏔️Saturday, June 24th, 5:30pm – 10pm

An intentional space for folks who identify as Black Diaspora*, the Saturday event features a panel discussion moderated by .

🏔️Sunday, June 25th, 2pm – 7pm

A community celebration for all, the Sunday event features a panel discussion moderated by -anker.

Both events include:

✨ FREE CLIMBING WITH ATHLETES
✨ MUSIC
✨ FOOD
✨ RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS

In partnership with , this event is an opportunity for athletes to use climbing as a catalyst for belonging in the outdoors. We are all deeply connected to nature, and outdoor activities and belonging return us to that deep connection — reminding us .

📸

👨‍🍼Celebrating Rad Dads 👨‍👦‍👦

Hey dads, we see you 👀. Thanks for your support, guidance, and camaraderie.

To celebrate all we love 💗 about dads, we’re offering free guest passes to all of our members this Father’s Day — Sunday, June 18th. Bring a dad (or anyone!) to one of our gyms on Father’s Day, and they get to climb for free.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show ❤ appreciation to the most important person in your life than climbing together?

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14th, we are offering free day passes to our Touchstone Members most important persons (moms, parents, babysitters, role models, legends) — as long as they come with you, a Touchstone Member. Cause who doesn’t want to spend quality with someone they love on any day? Not to mention save some money?

To all the and and out there, thank you for all you do. We literally wouldn’t be here without your love, nourishment, and support. 🥰

You asked for more Victor, so we got more Victor! Starting March 8 he will be downstairs at GW serving up a healthy breakfast of strength, cardio, core and good vibes to start your day.

🗓 Wednesdays 7-8am
📍 Downstairs at GWPC
🏋️‍♀️ Victor

Reserve 24hrs in advance via our calendar. See you there!

🥰 Free entry for member’s special someone this February 14, 2023 🥰

It’s that time of year again — the time to cherish that special someone who’s always there to catch you when you fall. The one you count on to ensure your harness is doubled back, your figure 8 looks good, or your carabiner is locked. The one you count on to remind you to breathe, shouts for you to “try hard!” and victory dances with you after the send.

We’re talking belaytionships, people. Because February 14th is Belaytionship day at Touchstone Climbing.

On this day, any member can bring a special person — a friend, partner, or someone else they trust with their life — to the gym with them, and that person will get in for free.

If they look hard enough, we’re sure every climber can find their own special belaytionship. And isn’t that something worth celebrating?

Join Sunset for this ashtanga-inspired vinyasa flow that invites you to tap into your creativity and deepen your mind-body connection. Build strength, endurance, flexibility & balance through sun salutations, backbends, hip openers, twists, and opportunities for arm balances and inversions.

Alignment cues, breathwork (pranayama), and repetition will be offered throughout the practice. Together, we’ll cultivate a no-pressure environment for you to clear your mind, listen to yourself, and have fun! You’ll leave class feeling peaceful and centered.

🧘‍♂️Sunset
📍GWPC
🗓Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm

Starts this Wednesday 2/1. Sign up via our calendar or through the RGPro app.

🙌 TCS 2023 Date Drop 🙌

September 30, 2023 from 12pm – 5pm

Comp-style climbs, snacks, and raffle goodies galore — Touchstone Climbing Series (TCS) is our way of saying thank you to members and friends.

This year is a bit different, with each gym hosting its own TCS event and some events will be on the same day. Berkeley Ironworks, Great Western Power Company, and Mission Cliffs are hosting roped TCS events on September 30 from 12pm – 5pm. Pick the gym that works best for you.

Oh yeah, and free beer 🍺(21+). Let’s not forget that. Get more deets at the link in the bio.

Experience the benefits and joys of learning together, supporting one another, and building community through strength training.

Improve your fitness level by learning foundational barbell movements to develop lower and upper body strength. Along with accessory kettlebell movements to prevent injury and compliment your training.

This group class will focus 5 primary barbell movements: squat, deadlift, bench press, military press, row, and their variations. Train all major muscle groups through proper technique, programming, and consistency.

Strength has a greater purpose. Connect and engage with others. Build community. Become a student of strength.

Flat soled shoes and knee high socks are required. Chalk, belt, sleeves and straps are optional.

🏋️‍♀️ Alex Glenard
Pacific Pipe: Mondays 1pm-2:30pm
Great Western: Sundays 2pm-3:30pm

Sign up opens 24hrs in advance on our calendar!