Showing posts with label rock climbing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rock climbing. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Dawn Glanc - Montenegro Rock Climbing Adventures


The Madison climbing community is lucky enough to be getting a world class climber coming to Boulders Climbing Gym to share her experiences. Dawn Glanc is a sponsored rock and ice climber.  She travels the world in pursuit of climbing.  She is an AMGA certified rock and alpine guide, guiding for San Juan mountain guides, Chicks Climbing, and Chicks Rock!

On Thursday, July 26th, 8:00 PM at Boulders Climbing Gym (3964 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53714) Dawn will be presenting: Montenegro Rock Climbing Adventures

In October of 2010 Dawn Glanc and two other American climbers traveled to Montenegro, a small country in Southeastern Europe to climb. The name Montenegro literally translates to "black mountain" which is very descriptive of the country that is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the southwest, but has only a very narrow coastal plain (only one to four miles wide) before hitting the various ranges, considered by some to be the most rugged terrain in Europe.  Dawn and her companions were the first American party to climb in Montenegro and were accompanied by a local team of eight climbers.  The local climbers' knowledge and experience helped the team put up multiple first ascents.

Dawn will be presenting a slide show that tells the story of this expedition between two cultures that was made successful through a genuine shared love of rock climbing.

Monday, April 09, 2012

Scout Week featuring Andrew Skurka


Fontana sports owners John and Judith Hutchinson are an Eagle Scout and a lifelong Girl Scout.  Their children John and Elizabeth also achieved Eagle Scout and Silver Scout respectively.  Many other Fontana employees are/were active in the scouts and we all appreciate the wonderful work that local troops do and the opportunities afforded to the youth in our community through scouting. Because of this we have planned Scout week April 9 - April 15, 2012

Fontana Sports will recognize all Scouts with their Boy Scout or Girl Scout card by giving them 20% off all non sale purchases this week. We will also be offering FREE clinics to scouts during the week.

Downtown Location Schedule
216 North Henry Street, Madison, 53703
(608) 257 5043

Wednesday April 11th - 6:30 pm - "Circling Alaska & Yukon" with Andrew Skurka
Join us as we welcome Andrew Skurka, an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer.  The 30 year old is most well known for his solo long distance backpacking trips and is the author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail.  He will be discussing and sharing a slide show of his first ultra long distance adventure - a 4700 mile, six month journey by foot, skis, and pack raft through Big Wilderness.

Clinician - Adam Remus

Saturday April 14th - 11:00 am - "Indoor & Outdoor Rock Climbing, Rappelling, & Bouldering"
Fontana Sports climbing buyer and seasoned climber Adam Remus will be giving an intro course on how to get started climbing in Wisconsin.  With his many years of climbing experience on all types of terrain, Adam has plenty of information and tips to share. 

Westside Location Clinic Schedule
231 Junction Road, Madison, 53717
(608) 833-9191


Clinician Jon Jugenheimer

Monday April 9th - 6:30 pm - "Choosing & Fitting the Right Backpack"
Osprey Representative and avid outdoorsman Jon Jugenheimer will be giving an intro course on how to properly choose, fit, and pack your backpack in preparation for your next adventure.  Come and learn how to get started - no experience necessary.

Thursday, April 12th - 6:30 pm - "Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills" with Andrew Skurka
Again we welcome Andrew Skurka, accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. In this instructional clinic Andrew will discuss the gear, supplies, and skills necessary to make hiking more fun and less work, without compromising your safety or comfort.

Andrew Skurka's Book - Available for purchase at his clinics.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Our Awesome Employees!


Fontana Sports employee Gabe Neely is featured on page 228
of a new climbing guide to "Boulder Canyon Rock Climbs" By
Bob D'Antonio.
His is pictured on the route "Owl on the Prowl" rated 5.11b.