Prime8 Festival
OCTOBER 16th – 23rd
Prime8 consists of eight days of community-oriented events with something for every climber or outdoor enthusiast. These events cater to a wide range of people including first-timers, weekend warriors, and seasoned athletes. We invite everyone to join in the festivities!
THE ANNUAL STONE AGE MEMBERSHIP SALE
During the week of Prime8 we offer a HUGE membership sale! The Annual Membership is $100 off or save $20 off the initiation fee when signing up for the EFT (Auto Pay) Membership and get your 6th month FREE! The free month is only valid for new members that have not had an EFT membership within the past two months. We will gladly waive the $20 initiation fee for all returning members.
Our biggest event of the year! Youth only this night so if you over 18 check out the citizen's comp on Saturday. If you're under 18 and psyched to check out some of the best problems and more, Sign up now!
Our biggest competition of the year, presented with COVID-Safe measures in place. Enjoy some of the best problems, $5k in prizes, great food, and more! Read more on the Yank N Yard page of the website.
Join us at our North location for a shoe demo from Scarpa, Black Diamond, La Sportiva 5-9:00 pm.
Save 20% off represented brands during the clinic!
Join us at our North location for a shoe demo from Black Diamond, La Sportiva 5-9:00 pm.
Save 20% off represented brands during the clinic!
Join us for FREE clinics covering a wide range of topics at both locations. 5-9:00 pm.
View and register for available clinics at Midtown!
View and register for available clinics at North!
The list of clinics is also lower on this page.
Join us for FREE women-specific clinics covering a wide range of topics at both locations. 5-9:00 pm.
View and register for available clinics at Midtown!
View and register for available clinics at North!
The list of clinics is also lower on this page.
All Day - Bring 3 non-perishable food items and get your day pass for free! All food will go to the TGRCNM food pantry & the Storehouse. For every day pass sold this day Stone Age will donate that amount to the above.
From 7-10 am join us at Midtown for Coffee with a Climber, presented by Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters! Come and meet new people, drink great coffee, as well as get to know our excellent route setting team!
View and Book Clinics and Ladies Night Clinics at North
(Two clinics per person in total)
Learn about climbing in Wilderness areas from the NM Wilderness Alliance and Sandia's veteran, Clark!
This class is intended for beginner rock climbers who are looking to gain the knowledge and skills to take their game to the next level! Focusing solely on bouldering, climbers will learn techniques and terminology to start climbing. No experience required.
In this clinic, you will learn how to prepare for a top-rope crack climb
Hand, foot, and appendage protection.
Basic hand “hold” names and how to use them.
Proper foot techniques for inside and out of the crack.
Body positioning and alignment while in a crack.
Belay technique for crack climbing.
As well as reading the route.
This clinic will provide a solid introduction to climbing cracks in the gym that will be a basic foundation for going outside!
My name is Tyson, I cut my teeth in Indian Creek Utah and Unaweep Canyon colorado. I’ve been climbing for 10 years and I love to crack climb. Check out this clinic and begin your love for cracks!
Learn from gear expert, Pat Barr, about the construction and breaking points of popular gear. Participants will be able to test, and break, some real equipment!
Learn speed climbing basics from youth athlete, Atlanta!
Come learn about the many different assisted breaking devices and the nuances of each!
Learn how good footwork can make your climbing more efficient so you can reach your next project. Footwork is essential because your legs are way stronger than your arms, so by using proper footwork you can save strength, power, and endurance in your arms. Even small improvements associated with your footwork will make a big difference in facing the technical difficulties while rock climbing.
Learn to conquer your fear of falling from Caroline and Hanna!
Roast, then taste, a small batch of coffee with Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters!
This clinic focuses on strength, alignment and overall health of the feet and ankles. Including the popular Happy Feet techniques that feel great and are revitalizing.
Learning some Marma points to help energy flow in legs and feet. Learn alignment cues for total body posture and balance over the feet standing and moving.
Ending with rejuvenating practices for feet and legs including supine, legs up positions for circulation benefits.
Learn about the Tension board, Kilter board, and new interchangeable hang board system at North!
Learn the basics of building a training program. Why follow an Instagram influencers plan when you can create your own?! Everything from frequency, duration, exercise selection, and specification will be discussed to achieve your fitness or climbing goals.
View and Book Clinics and Ladies Night Clinics at Midtown
(Two clinics per person in total)
Learn the basics of building a training program. Why follow an Instagram influencers plan when you can create your own?! Everything from frequency, duration, exercise selection, and specification will be discussed to achieve your fitness or climbing goals.
Are you tired of your coffee tasting like Sandia choss? Come to this clinic and learn how to quickly and easily make a cup of coffee. With only a few supplies! Before you know it, you’ll have the smoothest cup of coffee at the crag.
A class oriented towards those who are already lead belay certified with SACG who want more experience and understanding on belaying with the different types of Brake Assist devices.
Join Kenton (KP) in learning the basic gear needed for outdoor sport climbing as well as some less-known tips of the trade.
Get introduced to the gear you need for your outdoor sport climbing adventures. Will cover, Stick Clipping, PAS for anchor cleaning, Ohm, Prusik for boinking, yarding on QD's (advantage of vari width dog bones). QD's-hook nose vs clean nose
Learn about how to build your first trad rack with the owner of Stone Age, Bryan Pletta!
If you've ever found yourself cursing the name of a routesetter as you fall off the same move of your project for the 8th time that day, it might be time to ask said routesetter what the heck they were thinking when they put that climb on the wall. Pick CM's brain as he takes you through his setting day from picking holds to perfecting climbs and everything in between. For the sake of time, this clinic will be limited to bouldering. Climbing will not be required, but if you would like to join in with forerunning, expect to climb V2ish.
Join Nick Davis in a discussion about training as a supplement to, and in support of, your passion for climbing. This one-hour clinic will discuss some basic climbing training concepts and the resources available to you at the gym.
8 - 9:00 pm
Join us for a presentation/discussion to understand what it takes to become an ally to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, and folks with different abilities in the climbing community.
This clinic will take place in person, limited to 8 attendees (please register) and will also be available on Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
If you've ever found yourself cursing the name of a routesetter as you fall off the same move of your project for the 8th time that day, it might be time to ask said routesetter what the heck they were thinking when they put that climb on the wall. Pick troublE's brain as she takes you through her setting day from picking holds to perfecting climbs and everything in between. For the sake of time, this clinic will be limited to bouldering. Climbing will not be required, but if you would like to join in with forerunning, expect to climb V2ish.
Learn the fundamentals of movement with Colleen!
Move better, think better, feel better, be better- techniques for optimizing your humanity. This clinic is intended to provide practical practices for enhancing mobility, particularly about the joints, and promoting mental clarity. Learn to support and protect the joints in our bodies that enable proper movement and encourage overall health and longevity. Move and live with grace and ease.
Welcome to women’s top rope belay class! A class Exclusively for ladies lead by a female instructor. A great opportunity to meet new friends that is sure to open up new walls for you!
Learn to control your fear of falling with Hanna and Caroline!