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Ladies and gentlemen, the 2019 Climbing Business Journal Gym List Award for largest new climbing gym (that was a mouthful) goes to... (drum roll) Summit Plano! It took a long time, and it wasn't easy, but hey, we got an award for it. soo.nr/sA57

Are you or is someone you know a graphic designer? If you answered yes to the previous question, pick up the phone and call us now!⁠ ⁠ We are looking for talented graphics designers who know the Summit community well.⁠ ⁠ Interested? soo.nr/QR8R

Remember that time Summit hosted the USA Climbing Combined Invitational? Check out this link to watch the ESPN broadcast and relive that experience. soo.nr/6RDD

Our 30 for 30 membership special is available for the month of October! Get 30 days of unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness for only $30! Membership also includes: Free gear rental 10% off our gear shop One FREE month of ClimbFit Come see us and sign up!

The Nature Conservatory just made one of it's LARGEST acquisitions when TNC purchased a 253,000-acre path in the Appalachian Mountains in order to protect and provide a wilderness corridor for animals seeking refuge from climate change. buff.ly/2Zt7OxO

Climber and photographer Luke Rasmussen takes night climbing to a whole 'nother level. He uses a mix of LED lights and a series of long exposure images to create these breath-taking and rainbow-colored photos highlighting his ascents. buff.ly/2yv9hIg

Scottish mountaineer Simon Richardson and Canadian alpinist Ian Welsted were the power duo that teamed up to make the first ascent of Mount Phillips, a picturesque peak located in the Canadian Rockies. buff.ly/2GJgw3M

As climbers we love to get outside. That being said its important to be mindful of our planet. We can do that by the gear we choose, how we travel and how we treat our camp grounds and space out at the crag. Here are some tips to help reduce your impact buff.ly/2YnOgyj.

If you climb, you know climbing can get a little sketchy sometimes. Check out some Weekend Whippers for some crazy falls and remember to take our lead class so you don't have to ;) buff.ly/2Kc7ZrX

TheTopTens presents you with the top ten (go figure) pieces of popular climbing jargon that you've likely heard in the gym or at the crag. For words that were never in our vocab before, doesn't it seem impossible to describe climbing without them now!? buff.ly/2Ylk720

Falling can be one of the hardest & most intimidating things you do when you get started climbing. It's always a journey conquering that fear, but thankfully The Adventure Junkies came through with ways that you can make yourself comfortable with falling! buff.ly/2JMgQk3

Think Alex Honnold was the first attempt at free soloing the El Capitan in Yosemite? THINK AGAIN. In 1989, THE Captain Kirk, attempted the first ascent of El Cap. buff.ly/2M9UcUg

For when you're in the mood for some serious sends, but don't want to get out of bed. A list of the best climbing movies out there so that you can unwind and watch someone else get those sick sends: buff.ly/2Yjk0Ux

Listen to podcasts? Check out Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast for interesting interviews with all kinds of climbers buff.ly/2VUmkxb or The Get Chalked Up Podcast for some suggestions for when you are out climbing buff.ly/2YAuBKK. What do you listen to?

Ever hit a plateau in your climbing career? We all know it's frustrating figuring out what to do to get to the next level. Fortunately there are exercises that you can do to help you build climbing strength! Check out some great exercises for climbing at: buff.ly/32LyBrb

12HSS is your chance to show of your endurance AND creativity, and with 12 full hours of suffering on the wall you may just need that sick team name to keep you going. Sign ups are open so make sure to reserve your team's spot before it's too late! buff.ly/2JUGPom

Sending Mount Rushmore barefoot is one way to put the "Free" in Free Solo 🇺🇲 buff.ly/2JEXVaE

Get your gaming skills ready for our Video Game Night at Summit Denton! Join us Wed 7/31 8pm-11pm for games, climbing, and tons of fun! We'll have all types of games to play and a 10% discount on all shoes so there's no reason not to come! See ya there! buff.ly/2Y42zrX

CRAG SNACKS ARE BACK AT IT AGAIN. Upgrade from your usual PB&J or cup of hot noodles to making your own 5-ingredient spinach goat cheese fritatta. All you need is a skillet, a burner and about 15 minutes. buff.ly/2JExQJ0

Our 12 Hours of Summit Suffering Climbing competition is fast approaching! Now is the time to start training, making up your rad team name, and picking out your costumes too! Check out our photos and results from last year for some inspiration! buff.ly/30Y9dN1