The Front Climbing Club and Fitness Center

Looking for an alternative to the traditional health or fitness club?  Maybe The Front is right for you.  The Front is a small, full-service health club, with the distinction of having the premier bouldering wall in Salt Lake City.  This is your opportunity to leave the 'cookie cutter' gyms behind and at the same time learn a new sport.  We have the equipment and staff along with the fun and motivation of a sport.  Give us a try, signup on the web and your first visit is free.  Read more.

Alternative to traditional fitness and health clubs

The Front Climbing Club and Fitness Center is a small, private, full service health club.  In addition to our world-class bouldering, you'll discover a full complement of weight and aerobic equipment, yoga and Pilates classes, locker rooms with showers and towel service. 

Full complement of fitness club equipment:

It's More

The Front is more than just equipment; friendly staff, game room with pool table and foosball, snack bar, and free Internet access.

You'll also discover that The Front supports the local climbing community with climbing events everyone can participate in, and national climbing competition that attracts the top climbers in the world.  You'll also see movie premieres and slide shows from regional photographers that support the outdoor lifestyle.

            Small classes and personalized attention. 

See what others have to say about The Front:

- Salt Lake City Tribune - 11.17.05
- Davis County Clipper - 10.13.05

Learn a new sport 

Bouldering is easy to learn...  It naturally develops strength, balance, and flexibility.  It's easy to set goals that show progress.  For many, a sport complements the rigidly of traditional training programs and gives you the motivation and diversity to stay fit.  ... yet bouldering is challenging to master. You'll discover that skill, strength and agility are required to progress.

 Learn climbing, and meet new friends.

What is Bouldering

Bouldering, unlike roped-climbing, is free form.  There are no ropes used, the wall is relatively low, and floor padding protects falls.  The advantage in bouldering is two fold; one, you can proceed at your own pace, and two, it can be an individual or group activity. 

The routes on the wall are color coded.  We change a portion of the routes every week so their always something new.  Start with the easy routes, then move up to more difficult routes.

Unlike traditional climbing gyms, The Front is open, with abundant natural lighting -- not claustrophobic.

Bouldering is not an elite sport

Come in for a tour.  You'll discover that bouldering is not a 'guy only' thing.  Women and kids love the challenge.  You'll see  that we have climbers from 8 to 58, from all walks of life.  You'll fit in.  Remember, everyone was a beginner at one time.

Sign up now

Signup on the web, and your first visit is free.  You're welcome any time we're open.  Just let us know your plans, and we'll give you a personal tour when you arrive.