To all of the athletes who worked with me leading up to the ‘26 Para Climbing National Championships - I am really proud of every single one of you! You all worked very hard and I saw improvement across the board, from climbing technique, to overall strength, and competitive performance. I hope you take time to celebrate your accomplishments as you continue into the 2026 season. 👏
Read MoreLast weekend I had a wonderful time coaching at Climbing Escalade Canada’s second ever Paraclimbing National Championships! This year there were about a dozen new paraclimbers representing Canada and routes that had engaging, intricate technical movements. The passionate event staff, belayers, and other volunteers brought an electric and welcoming energy to the venue.
Read MoreMy favorite aspect of climbing is enjoying the indoor walls and outdoor rocks with everyone, regardless of ability/age/race/gender. I can climb something that challenges me as a seasoned athlete next to someone who is just trying the sport for the first time and we are both able to have an enriching experience.
Read MoreSeoul, South Korea coaching and climbing debrief - Shoutout to the Paraclimbing community for being so welcoming and badass! Whether it is cheering on athletes at a competition or exploring the streets of a new city, you all really make this time well spent. So many laughs, cheers, frustrations, and tears that feel more meaningful when shared in community.
Read MoreThis Best Practices is a non-exhaustive guide that serves to help coaches uphold non-discriminatory practices toward transgender, nonbinary, and intersex athletes within their sport programs.
Read MoreTo the Climbing Community,
Read MoreHere are some of my favorite free climbing videos, ranging in length shortest to longest, all presenting their own unique story.
Read More“So wait, you drove out here?”
Asks my friend as they see my Massachusetts license plate, gesturing to the mountains that surround us in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s the end of May and we are here attending the IFSC World Cup events in Speed, Bouldering, and Paraclimbing; a string of events spanning 10 days of back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back competition.
“Hah, yeah.” I answered as I shrugged and smiled, “Wouldn’t want to miss this.”
Read MoreI was never any good at going fast with the chair bouldering, but after years of training I have perfected the technique. I may not be the best chair boulderer around, but think I’m rather good at teaching it!
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