Prime8 Festival
PRIME8 2023 COMING TO ALBUQUERQUE
OCTOBER 20-27!
See below what we did in 2022 and get excited about this year's iteration of our flagship event!
OCTOBER 14th – 21nd, 2022
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
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$100 off the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP or
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NO INITIATION FEE AND 6TH MONTH FREE when you sign up for the EFT (Auto Pay) Membership*
*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 $30 initiation fee for all returning members.
For registration and additional information, please click here.
For registration to the Citizen's comp and additional information, please click here.
Registration for the Youth Competition will be done through USA Climbing.
For additional information, check out the Yank-N-Yard page of our website.
Register here
Join New Mexico native Ben Hanna as he shares techniques for climbing slabs in competitions. This clinic consists of the invaluable specific techniques and drills that Ben likes to practice before and during the competition. He will share different mental approaches, tips, and frames of mind he has picked up along the way or wished someone had told him about earlier.
Date: Sunday, October 16
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Stone Age Midtown
Cost: $80 plus tax
Ben's bio
Ben is 23 years old; he started climbing when he was two and competing at ten. He has been a USA Team member for three consecutive years. Some of his greatest achievements include:
- 3rd place 2020 USA bouldering nationals
- 2nd place 2022 USA bouldering nationals
- 15th place bouldering in the 2022 Meiringen (SUI) World Cup (2nd highest placed USA climber)
Check out Ben's Instagram profile here.
Who is coming for the demo?
Butora, La Sportiva, Mad Rock, and Scarpa!
These shoe manufacturers will be presenting new models and old favorites for you to try on. If placing a special order or purchase shoes from the shop during the demos, members receive a 20% and non-members a 10% discount.
Who is coming for the demo?
Butora, La Sportiva, Mad Rock, and Scarpa!
These shoe manufacturers will be presenting new models and old favorites for you to try on. If placing a special order or purchase shoes from the shop during the demos, members receive a 20% and non-members a 10% discount.
To find out more of what free clinics are offered at the Midtown gym and to reserve your spot, please click here. Please no more than 2 clinics per person. You can also register by scrolling down this page.
To find out more of what free clinics are offered at the North gym and to reserve your spot, please click here. Please no more than 2 clinics per person. You can also register by scrolling down this page.
Come see the Vertical Life Film Tour 2 - click here for movie selection details and to get tickets!
We are fundraising again for the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council (AMRC)! All profits will benefit this great organization.
Ticket price $10
So bring your chair, BYOB and a snack, and get ready to be wowed! We will provide the popcorn.
The Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council (AMRC) is an all-volunteer wilderness search and rescue (SAR) organization composed of individuals with skills in technical rock climbing, winter mountaineering, backpacking, caving and similar activities. Our members come from many different backgrounds: medicine, science, engineering, law, teaching, small business ownership and many more. Individuals join this team for many reasons, but the common thread is a desire to serve the community and help others. All members on the team understand the great joy of being able to go outside and recreate, as well as the serious dangers that this environment can pose. AMRC is an accredited member of the Mountain Rescue Association and New Mexico Search and Rescue Council.
2 clinics per person. Please call the front desk @Midtown to get your name on the waitlist in case all spaces are taken in a clinic you'd like to attend.
Register here
Climbing is an activity many of us do for fun and for some of us it provides aspects of our community, lifestyle, and identity. But sometimes climbing can bring up big emotions like fear, anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, and sadness. In this clinic we’ll talk about healthy coping strategies for dealing with your emotions while climbing. Your instructor, Madeline Schiebel, LPCC, is a licensed counselor in private practice in Albuquerque, a mental health provider with the American Alpine Club’s Climbing Grief Fund, and a long-time member of the climbing community.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet in the party room.
Register here
Bring your kids to join Courtney Bryan in a fun clinic. Kids will learn fundamentals of climbing and play games. Activities include traversing and stuffed animal rescue. Parents are welcome to observe but will not be participating. This clinic is geared toward 4/5/6 year olds.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet by the boulder in north room.
Register here
Join Lex Beck to learn how to clean sport anchors based on American Mountain Guide Association guidelines.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet at the shorter sports wall by the boulder
Register here
Join Dillon Smith for an intro to crack climbing technique!! Bring a harness, your most comfy climbing shoes, and some tape or crack gloves if you have them.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Meet at the teaching wall by the boulder in the south room
Register here
Join Kelli Wilke for an introductory class for inversions and arm balances. She will be focusing on how to properly warm up and create strong foundations with proper alignment. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to safely incorporate inversions/arm balances into their yoga practice or anyone who wants to work on form and technique. All levels of experience welcome.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in the party room
Register here
Photon Rainbow solar will be available to answer any questions about getting a solar system on your home or business. They will also be presenting an overview of the benefits and process of going solar.
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in the upstairs lounge
Register here
This class will introduce the novice climber to top rope belaying and teaches the skills required to climb with a partner in the gym. Climbers will learn how to put on a climbing harness, tie into a climbing rope, and proper belay skills. After learning the basics, climbers are welcome to stay and continue climbing. This class typically lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Minimum age to participate is 14.
Curriculum:
- Learn the latest in safe climbing practices
- Learn to tie a figure eight knot and belay skills
- Build confidence in top rope climbing
- Understand gym safety and etiquette
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Meet at the front desk
Register here
Join Domingo Jones and Brendan Galbraith to teach you about beta*: the basics, how to read a climb, and how to break beta.
*beta: the intended way the routesetter wants you to climb a climb
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm.
Meet by the windows in the south room
Register here
Meet Dev Wheeler to see in person what acro yoga is about! Acro Yoga is a playful, creative, practice that brings people together for fun, trust, and balance. In this class you will learn basing, flying, and spotting. This clinic is accessible to those new to acro. All bodies, strengths, and flexibilities are welcome.
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Meet in the party room
2 clinics per person. Please call the front desk @Midtown to get your name on the waitlist in case all spaces are taken in a clinic you'd like to attend.
Register here
If you are new at attempting to lead climb overhanging routes, join Cristina Radu as she is sharing some tips to help make those intimidating routes more accessible. This workshop is geared toward beginner lead climbers, the goal is to give them the tools to succeed on routes 5.10 grade. Prerequisites: lead 5.9 in the gym.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet at the big overhang downstairs
Register here
Join Stone Age yoga instructor Becca in this clinic designed to help you prevent common climbing injuries. You'll learn climbing specific warmups, stretches, and rehab exercises as well as proper finger taping to keep your muscles and joints healthy.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet in the party room
Register here
Join Eliana (iLLiana) for a glimpse into a day in the life of a route setter! Beginning in the setting room and ending on the boulder, we will explore the creativity, logistics, and accidental sandbagging behind the job. Learn about the process of building movement, hold selection, deciding the grade, and get the opportunity to toss some plastic on the wall!
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Meet by the garage door
Register here
Join Pat Barr from Ask Tower Supply and Justin Spain from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council in braking climbing gear. Ever wondered how much force a harness can really take? Or if gear that is 20 years old actually does get weaker? Do you have some old gear laying around that you want to see pulled apart? Then this clinic is for you. Using a custom made pulley system and force gauges Pat and Justin will test the strength of knots, ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and any other climbing gear brought from the climbers. Pat and Justin have years of experience and will be able to shed valuable insight into why climbing gear breaks the way it does.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet by the garage door
Register here
Join the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council (AMRC), to learn tips for avoiding emergencies, and what to do if things begin to go sideways for you in the wilderness.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in the party room
Register here
This event is trans and non-binary friendly.
Join Cat Hulshoff for an abbreviated movement class with focus on resting on the wall and shifting weight. You will be learning about control and confidence at height and the basics of projecting. All ages and experience levels are welcome! This workshop will be a substitute for the monthly Ladies Night workshop.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in the group room with the small boulder and autobelays.
Register here
This class will introduce the novice climber to top rope belaying and teaches the skills required to climb with a partner in the gym. Climbers will learn how to put on a climbing harness, tie into a climbing rope, and proper belay skills. After learning the basics, climbers are welcome to stay and continue climbing. This class typically lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Minimum age to participate is 14.
Curriculum:
- Learn the latest in safe climbing practices
- Learn to tie a figure eight knot and belay skills
- Build confidence in top rope climbing
- Understand gym safety and etiquette
Time:7:00 - 8:45 pm
Meet at the teaching wall
Register here
Photon Rainbow solar will be available to answer any questions about getting a solar system on your home or business. They will also be presenting an overview of the benefits and process of going solar.
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Meet in the party room
Register here
Ever seen the youth programs kids taking up an enormous amount of space playing super fun games and then been denied entry playing because you're “an adult?” This clinic will give you a chance to fulfill all your dreams of being a summer camp kid, without having to deal with the crying, curfews, and over-cheerful camp counselors. Play climbing flag football without the fear of wiping the floor with an 8 year old. Take up the whole lead prow to show off your best Tarzan reenactment on the rope swing while figuring out how to avoid sharks with laser eyes and monkeys who eat people. Follow your spunky guide, Erin, who has a knack for troublE and thinks playing these games for a living constitutes as having a job. Minimal climbing experience is necessary as the coach in her is bound to give feedback (but only if you want it.) Come equipped with climbing shoes, a harness, a chalk bag, and maximum psych. 16 years or older please. Play at your own risk.
Time: 8 - 10 pm
Meet in the NE corner of the mezzanine