Mission Cliffs

😎 Student Summer Special 😎

Who doesn’t love a Summer belaytionship? ⛱️ No commitment, no problem.

This Summer, students can enjoy 3 months of unlimited climbing, yoga, fitness, weights, & more for $200 🤩.

✅ New members only
✅ Must purchase at the gym
✅ Must have a student ID

💥 The Oaks is Open—$0 Initiation Deal 💥

Just in case you’re one of the 27,000+ people who asked, we want to make sure you’re one of the first to know 🥰—The Oaks opens today. 🙌

⚡️May 10
⚡️10am – 10pm

Located in the bustling section of upper Solano Ave. in Berkeley—just east of iconic Indian Rock Park—The Oaks offers state-of-the-art bouldering, fitness, saunas, and more.

Join us to explore the space, relish the friction of brand-new plastic ⚡️, and vibe with our community in all the splendor.

To celebrate the opening of our new East Bay bouldering gym, we’re also offering a $0 initiation fee sale. Join the gym online or in-person before the end of May and pay $0 in initiation fees.

😻 TCS2024 Dates Drop 😻
We can’t wait for this year’s Touchstone Climbing Series (TCS)!

TCS is our way of saying thank you to members and friends. Expect 👏 fresh sets light-hearted 💕 competition, raffle prices galore, and 🍺 beers for all (21+).

For 2024, we are sticking to our new format where events are happening at multiple gyms on the same day. This format will keep crowds 🧗‍♀️ manageable, comp climbs accessible, and ensure each community gets its own party.

NORTHERN CA:
March 1st at 5pm - 10pm, ROPES
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May 11th at 12pm - 5pm, ROPES
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July 19th at 5pm - 10pm, ROPES


April 26th at 5pm - 10pm, BOULDERING
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September 27th at 5pm - 10pm, BOULDERING
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SOUTHERN CA:
April 20th at 12pm - 5pm, ROPES


June 15th at 12pm - 5pm, BOULDERING
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October 5th at 12pm - 5pm, BOULDERING
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Big thanks to for creating this year’s TCS design!

👧🏾AFTER SCHOOL CAMP REGISTRATION👦🏼
Signups for our Fall 2023 After School Camp goes LIVE tomorrow July 1st!

Starting August 25 through October 13, campers from age 7 to 11 will spend Friday afternoons (4:30pm - 6:30pm) with our experienced and supportive instructors to learn the sport of climbing!

Learn more on our website at touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/youth-programs

🎇 NEXT WEEK HOLIDAY HOURS🎇

We’re proud to celebrate the full spectrum of kaleidoscopic love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join our celebration while supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations across California:

Pride Wear $25
Pride Stickers $2

100% of proceeds to LGBTQ organizations across California.

Can’t make it into the gym? Purchase Touchstone Pride wear online at shop.touchstoneclimbing.com.

💫 Celebrating Black Excellence in Climbing this weekend 💫

In 2013, made history as the first all-Black team to scale America’s highest peak. This history-making continued in 2022 with — the first all-Black team to summit the highest mountain on Earth.

Join Expedition Denali and Full Circle Everest athletes to celebrate these historic ascents.

🏔️Saturday, June 24th, 5:30pm – 10pm

An intentional space for folks who identify as Black Diaspora*, the Saturday event features a panel discussion moderated by .

🏔️Sunday, June 25th, 2pm – 7pm

A community celebration for all, the Sunday event features a panel discussion moderated by -anker.

Both events include:

✨ FREE CLIMBING WITH ATHLETES
✨ MUSIC
✨ FOOD
✨ RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS

In partnership with , this event is an opportunity for athletes to use climbing as a catalyst for belonging in the outdoors. We are all deeply connected to nature, and outdoor activities and belonging return us to that deep connection — reminding us .

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👨‍🍼Celebrating Rad Dads 👨‍👦‍👦

Hey dads, we see you 👀. Thanks for your support, guidance, and camaraderie.

To celebrate all we love 💗 about dads, we’re offering free guest passes to all of our members this Father’s Day — Sunday, June 18th. Bring a dad (or anyone!) to one of our gyms on Father’s Day, and they get to climb for free.

Donut 🍩Day $0 Initiation Fee Flash⚡️Sale

You know what donuts don’t have? An initiation fee.

To celebrate this, and all the other things we love about donuts, we’re offering a special $0 initiation day for National Donut Day. TODAY ONLY!

Become a Touchstone member online or in the gym on June 2, 2023 — aka National Donut Day — and pay $0 in initiation fees.

Why? Cause… donuts. That’s why.

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Summer at Mission Cliffs starts next week! We still have spots open for kiddos interested in learning how to climb and having a blast! Registration link can be found on our website touchstoneclimbing.com/Mission-cliffs under “Youth Programs”

☀️GYM ANNOUNCEMENT! ☀️
will be CLOSED this weekend (May 27 - 28) for .

Monday, May 29, the gym will be open for holiday hours, 9am - 6pm and will return to regular hours on Tuesday.

This Friday, come watch MC community member .herson crush Empath (5.14D!) in the new film “Traditional at Heart”. Produced by fellow MC member , the short follows Connor as he takes down another epic route, this time on trad! Free member event, please swipe for registration and event details; CC available.
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show ❤ appreciation to the most important person in your life than climbing together?

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14th, we are offering free day passes to our Touchstone Members most important persons (moms, parents, babysitters, role models, legends) — as long as they come with you, a Touchstone Member. Cause who doesn’t want to spend quality with someone they love on any day? Not to mention save some money?

To all the and and out there, thank you for all you do. We literally wouldn’t be here without your love, nourishment, and support. 🥰

☀️🧗🏽‍♂️SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS LIVE🧗☀️
Sign up your kiddos for a week of building climbing skills 💪🏽, making friends 👯‍♀️ and having a blast 🚀! Registration is now open, please visit our website at touchstoneclimbing.com

This week in San Francisco, Academy Award-winning filmmakers (and friends of MC!) and are premiering their latest documentary, WILD LIFE, an epic documentary following the life and passion of conservationist Kris Tompkins. Catch the film and special Q&A sessions at the Landmark Opera Plaza on April 19, Rialto Sebastopol on April 20 and again next week, April 23, at Rialto Elmwood. For more info, check out films.National Geographic.com/wild-life

Big thank you to our neighbors at Mission Clubhouse for showing their Club2Camp kiddos the ropes at ! Per staff:

“Wanted to take a minute to thank you for having us and at Mission Cliffs yesterday. Our kids had an absolute blast! I especially want to say a thank you to the front desk staff that was there when we arrived (I didn't catch her name). She was kind, inviting, and was patient with us as we got the right size shoes sorted for our kids.

Once we got to climbing, all of our kids really enjoyed the kids wall upstairs (they each had to get to the top of all 4 routes, which they did!). After gaining a little confidence, all of them wanted to try a bigger wall, with one of our first time climbers eventually sending a 5.9!

Overall a 10/10 experience for everyone involved!”

👟CLIMBING SHOE SALE!👟 We got the Unparalleled Regulus and La Sportiva Skwama up for grabs at a discounted rate! Ask the desk for your size. All sales are final.

🥰 Free entry for member’s special someone this February 14, 2023 🥰

It’s that time of year again — the time to cherish that special someone who’s always there to catch you when you fall, the one you count on to ensure your harness is doubled back, your figure-8 looks good, or your carabiner is locked. The one you count on to remind you to breathe, shouts for you to “try hard!” and victory dances with you after the send.

We’re talking belaytionships, people. Because February 14th is Belaytionship Day at Touchstone Climbing.

On this day, any member can bring a special someone — a friend, partner, or someone else you trust with your life — to the gym with them, and that person will get in for free.

If they look hard enough, we’re sure every climber can find their own special belaytionship. And isn’t that something worth celebrating?

🥰 Free entry for member’s special someone this February 14, 2023 🥰

It’s that time of year again — the time to cherish that special someone who’s always there to catch you when you fall. The one you count on to ensure your harness is doubled back, your figure 8 looks good, or your carabiner is locked. The one you count on to remind you to breathe, shouts for you to “try hard!” and victory dances with you after the send.

We’re talking belaytionships, people. Because February 14th is Belaytionship day at Touchstone Climbing.

On this day, any member can bring a special person — a friend, partner, or someone else they trust with their life — to the gym with them, and that person will get in for free.

If they look hard enough, we’re sure every climber can find their own special belaytionship. And isn’t that something worth celebrating?

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣
Our bouldering area is getting a makeover! On Thursday, Feb. 16, the entire bouldering section will be closed as we install new mats. Expect the area to be closed ALL DAY. We’ll be posting progress updates on our Instagram throughout the day with possible reopening times in the evening.

🙌 TCS 2023 Date Drop 🙌

September 30, 2023 from 12pm – 5pm

Comp-style climbs, snacks, and raffle goodies galore — Touchstone Climbing Series (TCS) is our way of saying thank you to members and friends.

This year is a bit different, with each gym hosting its own TCS event and some events will be on the same day. Berkeley Ironworks, Great Western Power Company, and Mission Cliffs are hosting roped TCS events on September 30 from 12pm – 5pm. Pick the gym that works best for you.

Oh yeah, and free beer 🍺(21+). Let’s not forget that. Get more deets at the link in the bio.

Our new Functional Fitness class is now open! Be sure to book it 24 hours in advance.

Expect a range of functional movements that increase your strength, power, agility, balance, coordination, confidence and overall health. Intense, empowering, and a fun full body workout. This class is open for all levels and can be done at your own pace. Class structure begins with dynamic stretching, a warm up, followed by a workout, and time for cooling down and stretching.

- We are currently not offering yoga mats, Please bring your own mat.

- Please note that guest passes cannot be used for advanced online sign ups at this time. Online reservations are available to members and paying non-members. Thank you for your understanding!

Instructor: Corbin Campbell Class

Times:

Monday & Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm
Price:

$0 for Members
$25 Before 3pm Day Pass for Non-Members

ZERO INTITATION FEE
01.02.23 - 01.15.23

The New Year is the perfect time to (re)commit to your fitness goals, and what better way to do that than by gaining access to all of our 15 climbing gyms across California, including unlimited fitness and yoga classes?

Between January 2nd and January 15th, 2023, we’re waiving the $100 initiation fee for everyone who signs up for a monthly membership.

Stop by the gym or join online between these dates to take advantage of this opportunity.

Link in bio to sign up!




HOLIDAY HOURS FOR THIS WEEK: We will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Years Day (Jan. 1) and open for holiday hours on Dec. 24, 26 and 31. 🎄🎅🏼❄️

Looking for a gift for the climber in your life? We gotchu 😉 20% off everything — belay devices, apparel, guidebooks, etc. — in gym (except crash pads) starting Dec. 17 through the 23rd. Our sale also extends to our online store for at shop.Touchstone climbing.com

Don your ugliest sweater and warm up with some hot cocoa for our holiday event tomorrow, Dec. 16! Held in partnership with , those who bring in a warm clothing donation will receive a *vintage* MC sweater.

❄️CLOSING EARLY❄️
will be closing at 5pm this Saturday! Regular weekend hours (9am - 6pm) will resume on Sunday. ☃️

POP UP at Mission Cliffs 🔜 Tues, Dec. 6th & Thurs, Dec. 8th 5:00pm ~ 9:00pm

Just in time to treat yourselves or your favs to some Volo apparel Their goal is to make slow fashion products curated with a focus on sustainability, function, quality, and the California lifestyle. By supporting their small business, you support countless small businesses in the process that helps bring their products to life.

🦃 HOLIDAY HOURS 🦃 The gym will have special hours this week so pls plan your climbs accordingly:

Wednesday, Nov. 23: 6am - 6pm
(No ICCs or evening fitness classes)

Thursday, Nov. 24: Closed

Friday, Nov. 25: 9am - 6pm
(No ICCs or fitness classes)
*Holiday rates apply

Regular weekend hours starting Saturday, Nov. 26.