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Salt Pump Climbing Co.

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Salt Pump Climbing Co.

Your Maine climbing gym. A one-of-a-kind indoor climbing experience: brand new 10,000 sq. ft rock climbing gym set on the edge of a pond. Birthday parties.
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Roped climbing, bouldering, kids' and adults' classes. Group events. Access is easy- just a half mile off exit 42 on I-95 in Scarborough. Ten minutes from Portland. A perfect indoor activity option for the Portland area. Yoga classes, cardio, and weight training equipment are all free with membership or day pass. Free wi-fi. A great rainy day activity, bring the whole family. PLEASE NOTE: Open to members and punch card holders only M-F 9am-12pm, and to the public 12pm-10pm.

07/22/2025

Looking to expand on your current skill set? We've got a limited number of spots available in our Intro to Lead class, starting TONIGHT at 6:30p with Max.

Over 3 sessions, you’ll practice clipping, lead belaying, and take your first whipper, building confidence and skills in a supportive small group environment. Take the first step towards transforming your climbing journey - sign up now by phone or online!

07/21/2025

Happy Monday, SP! This week's looking great, and so is our schedule in the gym! Whether you're escaping the heat or just looking for a new challenge, we've got plenty going on. Come see what's happening!

📣 New Roped Climbs & Fresh Routes
Ready for a new challenge? Our setting team has been busy!
Come try out the new roped climbs that are already up. Plus, keep an eye on the roped area later this week – we'll be adding even more fresh routes for you to conquer!

💪 Free StretchLab Pop-Up Event!
StretchLab is coming to SP this Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM for a special pop-up event.
Don't miss this chance to experience a free 15-minute 1:1 assisted stretch with their expert staff. It's the perfect way to feel great and improve your recovery!

🧗 Intro to Lead Climbing: Spots Available!
Ready to elevate your climbing skills?
There's still space in our Intro to Lead class starting tomorrow! Learn the essential techniques to lead climb safely and confidently. Secure your spot now and take your climbing to the next level!

📚 Fall After-School Programs: Register Now!
Our summer camps have been having a blast, and now is the time to think about fall!
Spots are filling up fast for our Fall After-School programs. Give your child (ages 5-14) the gift of adventure with climbing, games, and fun! Enjoy the flexibility of month-to-month billing. Don't let them miss out – register today!

🧘‍♀️ Find Your Flow: Evening Yoga!
Looking to boost your flexibility and aid recovery?
Join our evening yoga classes, now available Monday through Thursday! All yoga classes are included with your membership or day pass. Stretch, strengthen, and find your flow on the mat!

💬 For more information or to register for any of these programs, send us a DM! We're happy to help.

07/14/2025

Summer's in full swing here at SP! But we're excited for all that's coming up from securing spots for fall adventures for your kiddos to pushing your own climbing limits, there's something for everyone in our community this week. Take a look at these updates:

🍎 Fall After-School Programs: Spots Are Filling Fast!
Our incredible summer camps have been a huge success, with over 50 campers just last week having a blast on ropes, boulders, and more! Registration for our Fall After-School programming has been open for a few weeks, and spots are going quickly! Give your child ages 5-14 the gift of adventure and fun. Plus, enjoy the convenience of month-to-month billing. Don't miss out – secure their spot today!

🚨 New Top Ropes Coming Your Way!
Get ready to send! Our dedicated setting team is busy installing fresh new routes just to the right of the pillar auto-belay. We can't wait for you to try them out!

🧗‍♀️ Intro to Lead Alert!
Ready to take your climbing to the next level? We still have space available in our Tuesday Intro to Lead class starting next week. Learn the ropes (literally!) of lead climbing safely and confidently. Sign up now to secure your spot!

📣 Elevate Your Movement Skills with Lincoln!
Join us for our Intro to Movement classes on Thursday evenings. We're now running L1 and L2 sessions, meeting every other week. These classes are designed to expand your repertoire and introduce you to new techniques that will help you float up the wall. Sign up for the next session and discover a whole new dimension of climbing!

📆 Free StretchLab Pop-Up Event!
Mark your calendars! StretchLab will be at SP on the 23rd from 5:30 to 8:30 PM for a special pop-up event. Join their expert staff for a free 15-minute 1:1 assisted stretch. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to feel great!

💬 Drop us a DM for more information or to register for any of our fantastic programs!

07/04/2025

🎆 Salt Pump Holiday Closure 🎆

Just a friendly reminder that Salt Pump is closed today, Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the holiday.

We'll reopen tomorrow, Saturday, July 5, 2025, with our regular hours of operation. We can't wait to see you back on the walls then!

06/30/2025

Monday's here, and so are we with all the latest happenings at your favorite climbing gym! Get ready for some fantastic updates that'll put a smile on your face and a send in your climb!

🚨 New Routes Incoming!
Get ready for fresh climbs! Our Member Party routes are coming down this week, which means new top ropes are on the way. Volumes coming to a bouldering area near you—next week! (📸 Hint hint)

💪 Intro to Lead!
Ready to take your climbing to the next level? We have just one spot left in our Intro to Lead Class, starting TOMORROW! Sign up online or at the front desk before it's gone!

🎉 Fall After-School Programs — Now Live!
Our summer camps are off to an incredible start; last week we saw over 50 campers who had a blast on everything from ropes to bouldering, inside and out! And we're now excited to announce that registration for Fall After-School programming is OFFICIALLY open! We offer programs for ages 5-14, now with convenient month-to-month billing. Secure your child's spot today!

📆 Reminder: We're Closed this Friday, July 4th.

💬 Drop us a DM for more information or to register for any of our fantastic programs!

06/24/2025

Happy Tuesday SP! It’s set to be warm out there this week. But the climbs inside will be cool! We’ve got some fun updates for this week so come check them out!

🍦 Wow, what a Summer Solstice celebration! Your energy and effort on the non-comp comp climbs were fantastic. A massive thank you to our incredible community for making the party a huge success and helping us raise $700 for Maine GearShare! We're so grateful for your support.

📣 Couldn't make it to the party? You're in luck! The comp climbs are still up this week! Challenge yourself and see if you can complete all three.

💪 Aspiring to the Next Level with Ty Landman
Do you climb a handful of red tags, but not all.
Do you try pink tags and get one, once in a while?
Do you seek improvement but are not sure how to set realistic goals, conceptualize your training or structure your sessions?
Take part in a special 5 person coaching session with Ty Landman.

🚨 Don't Miss Our Lost & Found!
Is something of yours missing? Our Lost & Found bins have been emptied onto the table for you to browse! This is your opportunity to reclaim forgotten items. All unclaimed belongings will be sold or auctioned at the end of the week. Stop by and check it out!

💬 Drop us a DM for more information or to register for any of our fantastic programs!

06/18/2025

The Sosltice is upon us and that means our Summer Solstice Party!!

Friday, 6/20 from 6p to 9p!

Take part in our Non-Comp with stress free Comp Routes that won’t stick around!

Support Maine Gear Share- the non-profit that will benefit from the night’s raffle. They provide a a gear lending and repair to help hundreds of organizations get into the outdoors with the right gear, making the outdoors more accessible!

Raffle prizes are thanks to Sterling Rope, Metolius Climbing, Tenaya, New England Resoles, Float Harder, Friction Labs and Black Diamond!

Food, beverages, and events are free for Members, $10 donation (all to Maine Gear Share) asked of Non-Members.

Hoppy libations provided courtesy of Lone Pine Brewing!

** Please note that Salt Pump Scarborough is CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, 6/19, for our Annual Cleaning Day …SP Portsmouth will be open on Thursday, so head down
there! **

Excited to see everyone on Friday night!

06/16/2025

Happy Monday! Exciting updates are happening at the gym this week! We've got new pads, improved air quality, fresh climbs, and summer camp just around the corner.

🚨 New Pads Alert 🚨
In case you missed it - our downstairs bouldering area just got an upgrade with brand-new pads! We cannot wait for you to give them a try!

💨 Cleaner Air, Happier Climbers 💨
Wondering about that new contraption hanging from the ceiling in the bouldering area? We've installed a ClimbLab eAir Filter system! This will help to reduce airborne chalk, making your climbing experience even better.

💪 Setting Update: 50-Degree Problems 💪
Get ready for some fresh challenges this week in the bouldering area. Our setting team is hard at work on new 50-degree problems in the back corner. Get excited to test your limits!

🎉 Summer Camp Kicks Off Soon 🎉
Salt Pump Kids! Summer Camp starts next week, and we can't wait to welcome climbers of all levels! We still have limited spots available in our Inside camps (half and full-day options). Plus, we've just opened up two new weeks for our Inside-Out camp: July 28th and August 4th. Don't miss out – snag your spot today!

☀️ Summer Solstice Party This Friday ☀️
Join us this Friday for our Summer Solstice Party! We'll have delicious burgers and hot dogs, refreshing drinks, a raffle, and fun non-comp comp routes on the wall. Members get in free! Not-yet-members pay $10 (in addition to your day pass if you plan to climb). All proceeds will benefit Maine GearShare out of Brunswick.

🧹 Heads Up: Gym Closure for Annual Cleaning 🧹
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed this Thursday for our Annual Cleaning Day. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our facility sparkling!

💬 Send us a DM for more details or to sign up for any of our programs!

06/14/2025

Happy Saturday!

The new pads are done and first floor bouldering is open again!

Our goal is to help keep the new foam as wonderful as long as possible, so we are asking that folks sit on the benches and not sit/lay on the mats - we appreciate your observance of the goal 🙏

What a week…new lead routes, new boulder mats, and the Solstice Party is coming up on Friday, 6/20!

**We will be closed on Thurs, 6/19 for our annual cleaning day**

We truly appreciate our SP Community and love making investments in SP to keep it fantastic.

Come get your climb on during this rainy day!!

📸: Natalie H

06/11/2025

Summer just got a little longer (and a lot more fun)! We're thrilled to announce we've opened up two additional weeks for our Inside-Outdoor Camp!

If you're looking for more opportunities for your child to connect with nature, get creative indoors, and make lasting memories, mark your calendars for July 28th and August 4th.

Don't miss out on these extra chances for summer adventure – spots are likely to go fast!

Register today to secure your spot.

06/09/2025

Happy Monday SP! Lots happening in the gym this week! From pad replacement to additional summer camp sessions. Check out all we have to offer below:

🚨 Bouldering Area Update
Big news for boulderers! We're installing new bouldering pads throughout the downstairs area this week. This means the downstairs bouldering area will be closed until Wednesday, possibly Thursday. The good news? The Mezz is still open and ready for your climbs!

🧗 New Lead Routes Are Up!
Get ready to send! Our team worked hard last week, and all new lead routes are now ready for you. Come on in and find your next project!

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Class Changes
Heads up: Tuesday Yoga is canceled this week. But don't worry, our Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes are still on as usual! Come flow with us.

💪 Intro to Movement L1
Want to elevate your climbing? Join Lincoln this Thursday evening for Intro to Movement L1. These classes are designed to expand your climbing repertoire and introduce new techniques to help you float up the wall. Sign up and discover a new dimension of climbing!

🌲 Indoor-Outdoor Camp Extended!
Summer just got better! We've added two additional weeks to our Indoor-Outdoor Camp: July 28th and August 4th. If you're looking for more opportunities for your child to connect with nature, get creative, and make lasting memories, these weeks are for you! Spots will go fast, so register today to secure your spot.

📅 Mark your calendar:
Annual Cleaning day is right around the corner. We’ll be closed June 19th
Summer Solstice Party is set for June 20th.

💬 Send us a DM for more details or to sign up for any of our programs!

06/06/2025

Almost there!!!

The Main Lead Wall will be open by 5p today!

It’s been great seeing folks get on the Yellow Wall climbs that are already open.

With the incoming rain ☔️ you can always find dry climbs at SP.

Gamba!

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Scarborough, ME

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 9pm
Tuesday	12pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Website

https://www.saltpumpclimbing.com/

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A one-of-a-kind indoor climbing experience: brand new 10,000 sq. ft rock climbing gym set on the edge of a pond. Roped climbing, bouldering, yoga classes, cardio and weight training equipment are all free with membership or day pass. Top-notch kids' and adults' classes available for those ready to take the next step. Birthday parties. Group events. And yes, free wifi. Just a half mile off exit 42 on I-95 in Scarborough, ten minutes from Portland. A perfect indoor activity option for the Portland area. A great rainy day activity for the whole family.