1614 N. 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Tufas Boulder Lounge

Tufas Boulder Lounge is a 12,700 sq/ft indoor rock climbing gym, created by Philly climbers, located in South Kensington.

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A message to all friends, fans, followers, and eve

A message to all friends, fans, followers, and everyone in between...

As Philadelphia inches closer to completely re-opening, we at Tufas want to reassure you all that we are navigating this transition with as much intention as possible.

For the time being, patrons of Tufas Boulder Lounge will still be required to wear masks indoors at all times.

Right now, the only thing that will change is that we will be closing our garage door to blast our tasty, frosty, best-in-show 6-part filtered air conditioning system.

Come by and chill out with us.

We love you all,
-The Tufas Team
#tufasboulderlounge #phillyclimbers #phillysclimbinggym

We’re looking for routesetters! For full job d

We’re looking for routesetters!

For full job descriptions check the website and our posting in Climbing Business Journal.

Please send all resumes and applications to rory@tufasboulderlounge.com

Tufas Boulder Lounge provides Philadelphia with a homegrown space dedicated to co-creating community through climbing, fitness, and local partnerships. We strive to expand accessibility to this sport we love, especially to marginalized climbers. Tufas seeks Staff who are passionate about building the climbing culture that we envision to be possible, one based in growth, humility, enthusiasm, athletic empathy, and shared joy. We are centering BIPOC, women, and gender-expansive applicants.

Adding some numbers to the most recent set in case

Adding some numbers to the most recent set in case anyone was wondering...
More importantly the climbs are super fun and if you’re trying to break into the yellow circuit the yellow and green climbs are upper end purple and the orange climb is a great entry level yellow circuit with a little bit of power, a little bit of crimping and a little bit of spice🤫
ENJOY!
#tufasboulderlounge #phillyclimbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: This is a yoga class for t

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

This is a yoga class for those who like to move. Both energizing and grounding, students will be guided through a series of postures and exercises that generate heat, develop key points of mobility and lead them into a place of groundedness and serenity. Expect to be challenged but not pushed and provided with a space in which to sweat, not care what you look like, feel strong and reconnect with yourself.

Class is available for students of all levels and is especially encouraged for climbers who are looking for a complimentary form of exercise and/or are interested in mindfulness.

Bring a yoga mat and a readiness to be present.

This class will be recurring for 6 weeks with the great @mysticalphysical

#yoga #class #fitness #climbing #gym #vinyasaflow

Many gym climbers have been inactive during pandem

Many gym climbers have been inactive during pandemic and the sudden shift to regular activity has left many people open to overuse injury.

This 6-week progressive course will focus on trunk and hip mobility, shoulder stability, and core strength.

May 4 - June 8
Tuesdays
6:30 - 7:30pm

• Members: $100
• Non-members: $150

#fitness #rockclimbing #bouldering #gym #strength #mobility #training

Can you climb all the blue circuit climbs? Can you

Can you climb all the blue circuit climbs? Can you climb most of the purple circuit climbs? Then you're ready for this workshop! Come ready to work hard and meet others!

We'll focus on improving technique, strategically resting between climbs, and gaining confidence about how to use the circuits as a training tool.

Tuesday, May 18
6-7pm

Sliding Scale:
• Members: $15-20
• Non-members: $25-30.

#bouldering #training #workshop #rockclimbing #gym #progression #purple #circuit

You may have heard that Caleb and Abby are moving

You may have heard that Caleb and Abby are moving to Salt Lake City at the end of the month, and while we are sad to see them leave, we couldn’t be more excited for them as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

Caleb has been an amazing presence at Tufas for the past three years. It's impossible to put into words everything he has done, how much he means to all of us, and how incredible he is as a climber, a routesetter, and human being.

We will cherish all the conversations we had together and we will surely miss all of Caleb’s spectacular boulders!

Caleb and Abby, we wish you the best of luck in SLC and look forward to hearing of your successes!

Make sure to follow @_calebrobinsonn @calebrobinsonphoto

#tufasfamily♥️ #tufasboulderlounge #phillysclimbinggym

We're over the moon to continue collaborating with

We're over the moon to continue collaborating with @tameartz, a brilliant creative who is all love and brings communities together in such a humble, joyful, and organic way.

Who Run It celebrates the incredible, talented women we're surrounded by every day!

This event is even more meaningful to us because we were about to put on it's very first edition right before the pandemic hit. We've been waiting with bated breath to be able to safely and responsibly host an adjusted pandemic version. Come thru to honor these amazing women and reconnect with community!

And we are still in a pandemic. The garage door will be wide open, masks are mandatory, and there will be limited capacity, so reserve your spot online or at Tufas' Front Desk!

May 1, 2021
(Suggested Donation $5-$10)

#rockclimbing #music #art #womenartists #philadelphia #local #community

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We are thrilled to be able to provide Philadelphia with an indoor rock climbing gym. Tufas incorporates everything that we love about the sport and lifestyle of climbing. We have designed over 5,500 sq/ft of climbing terrain with beginner and advanced climbers in mind. In addition, there is 1,500 sq/ft of climbing-specific training and general fitness to keep you strong, motivated, and healthy.

Not Just an Indoor Rock Climbing Gym

We understand the importance of community, which is why we created multiple lounge areas to provide an environment where trips can be planned and memories can be shared over coffee. We also have a Ping Pong table for when you are too pumped to continue climbing. Now that the approach is over it’s time to start climbing!

Our Staff

Dominic Caton

Brand Strategist, Front Desk Staff

Dominic (he/him) – I am a graphic designer, illustrator, and overall art enthusiast from right here in Philadelphia. My climbing journey started about 2 years ago after being shown the ropes by one of my friends. My hobbies include drawing, graphic design, climbing *duh*, and music. When not climbing, you…

Sophie Ng

Routesetter, Private Instructor, Front Desk Staff

Sophie (she/her) – I fell in love with rock climbing in 2017 after doing gymnastics for 13 years. I was lucky to find a job at a local climbing gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where I grew up. I found that it was both a place where I could find a…

Kadambari Pottasseril

Front Desk Staff

Kadambari (she/her) – I started climbing in 2015: one week in the Adirondacks filled with cold nights, no showers and flooded tents had ME hooked. After that, I went to the New and the Red, thoroughly enjoying the sandstone and granite routes despite being chased up the wall by gnats,…

DJ Ladignon

Fitness Instructor

DJ (he/him) – I was first introduced to the sport of rock climbing in college while studying for my BS in Kinesiology at Temple University. “I just love how one can utilize their whole body in such an intricate way to solve a boulder problem or sport route.” Aside from…

Rory Coughlin

Director of Routesetting, Instructor, Co-Founder

Rory (he/his) – I began climbing in 2002, shortly after moving to Philadelphia, where the existing community there took me under their wing and started me on the climbing path. My passion for climbing has taken me across the world, climbing in Thailand, Sardinia, Sicily, Northern Italy, South Africa and Mexico.…

Rachel Fifer

General Manager

Rachel (she/hers) – I first tried rock climbing in 2008, when four friends invited me out to sport climb in the Andes mountains, where I discovered my irrational fear of heights and swore I would never rock climb again. Years later, I discovered that climbing could be an empowering and…

Eli Prosper

Eli (he/his) – I implement my passion for youth development, while building sustainable change in the Philadelphia community as a Site Coordinator with Playworks Philadelphia. I began my career with City Year, working in under-resourced Philadelphia communities for two years: both as an Americorps member and then becoming a Team…

Alan Adams

Alan (he/his) – Before coaching at Tufas, I worked for a year and a half as a Climbing Instructor, teaching climbing safety and skills to new climbers. I also worked at a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower young adults through staying active. (Youth Coach, Front Desk Staff)

Austin Zeller

Austin (he/his) – Having always been abundantly energetic, sport and play have had a vital role in creating a healthy lifestyle for me. I come from a youth development background, as a part of the country’s leading non-profit in leveraging the power of play to enhance the lives of children…

Idaho Ketcham

Idaho (he/his) – I grew up for the most part around Hockessin, Delaware but also New Hampshire and Maine as a teenager. I first got into climbing when I was 13, frequenting climbing crags in the White Mountains. In 2016, I moved to a small island in the gulf of…

Andrew Izzo

Izzo (he/his) – I grew up just outside Phoenixville, in the Northeast suburbs of Philly. In 2015, at the tender age of 18, I was introduced to climbing at my local gym. Despite an un-athletic background, I was hooked and have spent my time doing little else since then— even at the…

Andrew Deming

Member Services Manager, Co-Founder, Owner

Our Affiliations: American Alpine Club, Access Fund, American Mountain Guide Association, Climbing Wall Association, National Outdoor Leadership School, American Red Cross, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Drexel University

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