The Spot Blog
Miscellaneous ● March 13, 2026
Gallery: House Party 2026 at The Spot Thornton
📸s: James Wooldridge and Carly Egnew Thanks for joining us at Spot House Party 2026, we had a blast! Over 300 climbers filled the gym for an evening of free climbing with crate stacking, huge raffle prizes, free beer, a taco truck, and tables from your favorite brands. If you liked House Party, you’re not […]
Gallery ● February 04, 2026
Gallery & Results: Death Moth 2026 at The Spot Denver
📸s: Hunter Smith, Carly Egnew, James Wooldridge See All Photos Hey Spot Fam, We had a BLAST with you at Death Moth 2026! This was our second annual Death Moth, a competition for and by women, trans, nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming climbers. We’re honored to take part in empowering and supporting the Front Range’s diverse […]
Gallery ● November 04, 2025
Gallery: Psychedelia 2025 at The Spot Boulder
📸: Lucas Larsson Hey Spot Fam, Thanks for coming to Psychedelia 2025! Our classic blacklight bouldering comp was one to remember this year. Hundreds of climbers packed the gym dressed in crazy costumes with the theme Undersea Abyss. Want to know how you placed? Head over to our event page to see results! See Results […]
Spot Zine ● October 31, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 6 – October 2025
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Spot Zine ● September 26, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 5 – September 2025
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Learn To Climb ● September 24, 2025
Why Joy Might Be the Most Overlooked Climbing Training Tool
By Spot Coach Tate Jennings When I was much younger and Climbing Magazine was still in print, I remember reading an article on training, which argued that “the best training for climbing is climbing.” For a competitive climber in the youth circuit who was subject to all sorts of crazy workouts, the simplicity of this […]
Gallery ● August 29, 2025
Gallery: Welcome Back Bash 2025 at The Spot Golden
Hey Spot Fam, We had a BLAST hanging with you at Welcome Back Bash this last weekend! 400 climbers packed the gym for our annual summer-ending celebration. Thanks for helping ups make this the biggest and best Welcome Back Bash yet! Want to keep the party rolling? Save up to $106 on a monthly membership […]
Spot Zine ● August 28, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 4 – August 2025
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Spot Zine ● July 31, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 3 – July 2025
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Blog ● July 30, 2025
Dig Deep: A Big Wall Story
By Rab Athlete Anna Hazlett Matilda Söderlund and I didn’t go to Madagascar with the intention of climbing Air Madagascar, but, as with many amazing adventures, things did not go to plan! After seeing that the bolts on Mora Mora, our original objective, were extremely rusty, we felt the climb was compromised and switched to […]
Learn To Climb ● July 01, 2025
How to Elevate Your Climbing Autonomy with Rockbound Adventures and The Spot
The Spot and Rockbound Adventures are proud to announce a new partnership! Spot members get exclusive deals on classes, clinics & private guiding with Rockbound Adventures. What’s Holding You Back from Climbing Your Best? For many climbers, the gym is a comfortable space to hone basic climbing skills. When it comes to climbing outdoors, the […]
Spot Zine ● June 26, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 2 – June 2025
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Gallery ● June 26, 2025
Gallery: Speed Climbing World Cup Afterparty at The Spot Denver
📸: Carly Egnew Hey Spot Fam, Thanks to all who came to hang with us at the Speed Climbing World Cup in downtown Denver! We had a blast watching the best speed climbers in the world compete, while handing out goodies with our partners at Friction Labs, Liquid Death, and Arc’teryx. We even got to […]
Learn To Climb ● June 25, 2025
Climbing Higher: How Formal Education and Guided Instruction Transformed My Rock Climbing Journey
by Rockbound Adventures Guide James Klaers Despite having a childhood that was packed with outdoor time—FFO’s (Forced Family Outings), elementary homeschool group nature walks, and playing around the boundary waters in Northern Minnesota—it had never occurred to me that I could center my life around playing outside for the long term. As a budding rock […]
Spot Zine ● May 28, 2025
Spot Zine Issue 1 – May 2025
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Learn To Climb ● May 28, 2025
Climb Smarter Not Harder – Improve Efficiency with these Energy-Saving Climbing Tips
by Spot Coach Anika Shoemaker Want to climb harder routes with less effort? Learning how to climb efficiently is one of the most effective ways to improve your performance and reduce fatigue. Climbing efficiently comes up a lot in the coaching world, as we are often trying to find ways to maximize movement while saving […]
Fitness ● May 22, 2025
The Impact of Denver’s Climate on the Physical and Mental Health of Climbers
Denver’s special mountain climate is quite a magnet for athletes and fitness lovers. Many outdoor sports fans (skiers, mountain bikers, climbers, and more) are drawn to Colorado’s capital. After all, we’ve got 300 sunny days per year and our world-famous mountain peaks. It makes sense that climbers love it here, with so many beautiful and […]
Gallery ● May 13, 2025
Gallery: Summer Jam 2025 at The Spot Boulder
Hey friends, We had so much fun jamming with you last week at The Spot Boulder! Have fun climbing with us at Summer Jam? For a limited time, you can get a 3-month membership for just $239 with our Summer Membership Supersale! Save on membership We couldn’t have brought you this free party all our […]
News ● April 29, 2025
Partnership Announcement
The Spot is stoked to announce two new strategic marketing partnerships with Wilding Brands and Liquid Death! Wilding Brands is an innovative family of craft beverage brands fueled by a love for creativity and connection. Headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, the company is all about crafting unforgettable drinks and moments, embracing adventure, and celebrating the communities […]
Gallery ● April 11, 2025
Gallery: Anchors Away 2025 at The Spot Louisville
Hey Spot Fam, We loved climbing ropes with you this year at Anchors Away! Don’t miss our next big climbing party, Summer Jam, coming to The Spot Boulder on May 7! Jam With Us We couldn’t have brought you this free party all our amazing partners who helped bring you huge raffle prizes, free food […]
Learn To Climb ● April 07, 2025
Do You Really Need Climbing Tape? Benefits & Taping Tips
Climbing tape is an essential part of any climber’s kit for skin protection & structural support. It can be a game-changer, offering essential skin protection and structural support when issues arise. While it’s good to have handy, tape is not a cure-all, and overuse may delay natural hand toughening. Ultimately, the decision to use tape […]