Salt Pump Climbing Co.

02/04/2026

Winter Will Reign!!!

Or so says Punxsutawney Phil! 6 more weeks of
winter means more time to build skills and fitness under the curtain of winter.

LEAD RESET

For those who enjoy climbing on the sharp end, the Lead Wall Reset is upon us. Sunday AM all of the routes go away!

Get your final laps and burns on favorites and
projects and then bask in the joy that another thirty-something routes will be on our doorstep by
the end of next week.

While you are preparing to watch the Pats drive their way to another Super Bowl victory, setters will be planning the next batch of inspired clip-ups for new and experienced leaders alike.

INJURY PREVENTION

The feedback on the SkalaPT "Unlocking The Middle Back" on Monday was outstanding! It was information, practical, and had a Q&A that allowed for even more understanding.

Don't miss the next one on Feb 24th @ 5:30p, "Opening Up The Hips"!

YOGA

It's been so cold lately that we need to be mindful of treating ourselves well and slow intentional movement is fundamental to this process. Take a yoga class...they are free with membership and equipment is provided for you.

Sam will not be here on Thursday for the Restorative Class, but Emma M will be leading her version of this thoughtful movement session.

FILM FESTIVAL

Banff Mountain Film Festival is Friday and Saturday night at the State Theatre in Portland. We just sold out of Saturday tickets, but will have more on Weds 2/4.

Both shows start at 7p and each night has a different film roster. It's the ICEFALL list on Friday and the MORAINE list on Saturday.

Not to be missed!! What's better than a session on the wall, some pizza at Otto's, then Banff!

OTTO'S PIZZA DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS!

All Members of Salt Pump get a 10% discount at the S**o or South Portland Otto's. Just use the code SALT10 and fill your belly with some of the tastiest carbohydrates south of Portland!

01/28/2026

Get your tickets at Salt Pump!

The Banff Tour brings the best outdoor and
adventure films of the year to the big screen—with exciting stories about climbing, mountaineering, freeriding, and much more.

This is a not-to-be-missed film event!

There are (2) shows :
- Friday, February 6th - IceFall Film Menu
- Saturday, February 7th - Moraine Film Menu

Shows start at 7p! The lobby is full of sponsors that are tabling for the event. Stop by the Salt Pump table and say hi!

Adults : $26pp
Students : $23pp

01/27/2026

**** Happy Snowscape Tuesday ****

Hopefully you've dug out and enjoyed all of the extra core exercising from the snow removal!

We are open and psyched to have you climb!

ROUTESETTING
The Mezzanine Boulder is getting a full reset, so get psyched on all of those fun arete angles!

YOGA
Unfortunately YOGA is cancelled tonight (Tuesday, 1/27) due to sickness. See you tomorrow for Emma M's class and Thursday for Samantha's class!

WORKSHOP
Physical Therapy Workshop with
"Unlocking the Middle Back" is being moved to next Monday, 2/2!
Sign up at the front desk or on our EVENTS page!
Take a look at the next 3 workshops in Feb, Mar & April too!

BANFF MTN FILM FESTIVAL
Get tickets at SP!
Shows on Friday, 2/6 & Saturday, 2/7
Taking place at the State Theatre in Portland
See the film menu on their website!

LEAD REST IS COMING!
On Sunday, 2/8 the Lead Routes are going away.
The Reset will happen during the week of 2/9.
We hope to have some Yellow Wall routes open by Weds.

GO FEST Community Event & Competition
Saturday, March 7th @ Salt Pump PORTSMOUTH
3 climbing sessions, a vendor village, raffle, and finals!
Register now at www.saltpumpclimbing.com

Can't wait to see you on the wall!!

01/25/2026

❄❄❄ SNOW INCOMING!! ❄❄❄

Salt Pump will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday,
January 26th.

🌨🌨🌨🌨
We are proactively closing since this storm looks
huge (fingers crossed). This choice is being made in
an effort to keep staff safe and the roads clear for
any emergency vehicles, power company work, etc.

All programs (afterschool clubs, competitive teams, adult programs, workshops, yoga, etc) are CANCELLED.

Thank you for your understanding and we'll see you
on Tuesday, January 27th for normal hours.

01/07/2026

Salt Pump is hosting a USA Climbing Youth Competition!

Saturday, January 10th the gym will be closed until 4:30p for the competition.

We appreciate your patience with all of the route setting involved to make this great community event happen.

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS!! These events don't happen without extra help. If you are interested in belaying or judging (all judging training is given
onsite) we are eagerly looking for volunteers!

LINK IN BIO and on the EVENTS page of our website

Volunteers receive a free day pass, snacks, and major kudos for each session in which they participate!

If your project or favorite warm-up has gone away,
just know that there will be something great to
replace it!

The comp routes are being set this week and will be opened up to climbing after the comp on Saturday.

Next week there will be lots of routes set to fill in the open space.

01/06/2026

Brrrr...it's much colder out there
than in here!

Come in and warm up with every foot you climb. Anyone who gets to the top of a climb knows it's tank top weather up there!

You may have noticed A LOT of routesetting happening, that's because of a Youth Climbing Comp!

SP Scarborough will be CLOSED on Sat, Jan 10th

USA Climbing Youth Competition
Salt Pump will open at 4:30p.

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with the comp!! Get a free day pass, snacks, and lots of thank yous for each session you volunteer!

These youth competitions don't happen with out the time and energy of the climbing community. Top Rope Belayers, Lead Belayers, and Judges are all needed. Sign up at the link in our profile or on the EVENTS page at www.saltpumpclimbing.com

There are 2 Sessions :
- 7:30a - 11:30a
- 11:30a - 3:30p

***Don't know how to judge?...Training will be given before each session***

The comp routes will stay up, so you'll get to try them too 😉. If you want beta, come and volunteer and watch the youth climbers give all they've got!

Remember that SP Portsmouth will also be open at 10a on Saturday...your membership gives you access to both facilities!

See you soon!

01/01/2026

🚨 CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

Summer plans = locked in 🔒

Climbing, confidence, big movement, and even bigger smiles—spots are already going fast.

🔥 Don’t wait
🧗‍♂️ Tons of climbing & adventure
⏰ Limited spots each week

👉 Sign up now and secure your camper’s place (join the waitlist if a session fills!).

Summer starts now. Let’s climb!

Salt Pump Scarborough Summer Camps Step into a world of real adventure.At Salt Pump Summer Camps, kids and teens (ages 5-14) unplug, move their bodies, and step into a world of real adventure. Whether they're topping out new climbing routes, learning to belay, navigating bouldering challenges, explo...

12/29/2025

Last Week Before 2026!!

How do you want to close your 2025 on the wall?

Whether it is pushing your limit or jovially repeating classics and getting in mileage with your friends, there's only one way to find out. It's by coming in and getting into some movement.

Remember, it's a lot warmer the higher you go 🏜️
YOUTH HOLI-DAY CAMPS
- Mon 12/29 & Tues 12/30
- 9a -3p (full-day & half-day camps)
NEW YEAR'S SCHEDULE
- Dec 31st : Close at 5p
- Jan 1st : Closed

See you on January 2nd for normal hours!

12/27/2025

** USA Climbing Youth Competition **

The Salt Pump USAC Youth Rope Comp will be on Saturday, January 10th!!

Youth comps do not happen without the help of volunteers and our community has been STELLAR in coming out to support our comps. So PLEASE consider it.

There is a link to the Volunteer SignUp in the bio and on our Events Page.

Volunteers get snacks, a free day pass (for another day), training on the day of and lots of kudos for
each session. Only Session 1 & 2 need volunteers - volunteer arrival is 1hr before the session.

Session 1 : 8:30 - 11:30a
Session 2 : 12:30 - 3:30p
Collegiate : 4:30 - 7:30p *
* gym will be open to the public only during the Collegiate session

Competitors can find out category stacks and sign up through USA Climbing.com

Can't wait to see you there!!

12/24/2025

Salt Pump will be open normal hours!

A big beautiful snow has arrived and passed through leaving us blanketed in winter’s finest holiday decoration. Our plow crew was up early and has SP prepped for your session.

Join our crew for some merriment on the walls. Salt Pump closes at 5p today, so get in early for your session and drive safely!

12/23/2025

Holiday Yoga Surprise!!

Join us during the holidays to stretch out, calm the mind, take some time for yourself and whatever self-care language we need to put in here to invite
you to come to a special session of yoga.

Since we don't have Weds or Thurs yoga for two weeks, we want to offer an opportunity to stretch out with Samantha and enjoy some holiday down time.

Saturday, 12/27 @ 4p
Sunday, 12/28 @ 10a

As always, free for members
Cost of a day pass for not-yet-members

Samantha runs our Thursday evening classes @ 7p

See you there!

12/22/2025

This is the time of year when friends come back into town, family visits, and the best place to hang is the gym. Share your passion, introduce
folks to something new, use your guest pass, and create a memory!

We look forward to seeing folks come back who've moved away and are back for the holidays!

YOGA
Since there won't be Wednesday or Thursday Yoga
for two weeks, we are offering special Saturday and Sunday sessions this week. Use your guest pass and bring someone to the Restorative Class with Samantha.

Saturday, Dec 27th -- 4p
Sunday, Dec 28th -- 10a

GIFT GIVING
Looking for a last minute gift...look no further!

Salt Pump Gift Cards give the gift of climbing...what could be better! Visit the SHOP page on our website
or look for the link in our bio.

Gift Cards are facility specific, so choose the location where you'd like to use it.

Punch Passes also make a no-brainer gift too! They never expire and can be shared!

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
- Dec 24th : Close @ 5p
- Dec 25th : Closed
- Dec 31st : Close @ 5p
- Jan 1st : Closed

See you in the gym!