Another Step Forward

Yesterday was a productive day in Ogden for The Front. We met with our neighbors at Amer Sport before meeting with the Ogden Business and Community Development Committee.

The Committee was impressed with our past performance in Salt Lake City and the progress we've made for the Ogden Front. We also had a chance to talk about our thoughts on bringing a Pro Climbing Comp, like the Mammut Bouldering Championships during Summer OR, to Ogden. Mayor Godfrey made it down to watch the 2008 Bouldering Championships Finals at the Shilo Inn and is pretty excited to help bring these types of events to Ogden, especially since we can run them along with the Xterra Events. Ogden City Officials are truly psyched for this gym to be built, and they have approved a $90,000 Business Development Loan to help fund the project.

However, they won't sacrifice loaning us tax payer money if they're not convinced we can pay it back.

One of their requirements is that we show significant community support - Founding Members. A couple weeks ago we sent out an email to all Founding Members with a contract extension link. If you haven't responded to that email please do! We know we have the needed support in Ogden...but we need to prove it! If you didn't receive an email but are a Founder, please email sandy@frontslc.com and we'll send you another link. If you did, respond! If you're not a Founder, now is the time!

As a reminder...This WILL be a premier climbing gym. No joke. We'll have close to 10,000 sq.ft. of roped climbing and bouldering. The size of the bouldering area will be about the same size as that at The Front in SLC, plus there will be another 180 linear ft of roped climbing - that's around 30 rope lines, many of which will be close to 40ft long! We will also have cardio and weight equipment, yoga and Pilates classes, available and included in our memberships. We guarantee you'll be impressed with the facility, and that it will be no comparison to anything Ogden has or has had before.

Its been a long journey to get this gym developed. We've weathered one of the arguably biggest financial meltdowns in history. Help us make this gym a reality by renewing your Founding Membership or becoming a new Founding Member.