Coach:
It doesn’t get much better than blending my passions for exercise physiology, health, rock climbing technique and instruction/coaching. This combination, although often taxing, is some of the most fun and satisfying work I’ve ever done. It’s awesomely fulfilling to see the team get stronger and mature as climbers and people. Keep it up team!!
I’ve been climbing for five years now. I did my first comp four years ago when I was on the YMCA climbing team with John. And ever since then I have been doing ABS comps and the best comp ever at Stone Gardens. Last year I took first at regionals for my age group. This year so far I’ve placed in the top five at every comp. Daniel is awesome for stepping up and taking over as training coach to turn these average kids into climbing mutants. My hardest boulder problems to date are Resurrection, V8, at Leavenworth, and multiple V6 flashes. Hardest sport climbs are Culture Shock which I flashed and it was my first 5.12a and Gobshock, 5.12b, that I came back on another day and sent. My favorite areas to climb are Gold Bar, the Tenino Quarry and Leavenworth. I liked to thank my sponsors if I had any. -jimmy
Lisa (Jimmy's sister) - ex-gymnist, who can pull harder than most of the shirtless, yelling men that climb at the gym regularly.
Claire - Talented climber and good hearted socialite. Always a good time when she's around.
On Saturday, the youth climbing team competed in the
ABS 10 Youth Regional Championships at The Circuit Gym in Portland. The team placed 9th out of 16 teams from Washington, Oregon and Alaska. If people are interested in learning more about climbing competitions, the ABS website is: www.usaclimbing.org
COMPETITORS:
Amaya – Female youth C – 14th
Megan - Female youth B – 14th
Russ – Male youth B – 11th
Colin – Male youth B – 13th
Eric – Male youth A – 17th
Lisa – Female youth A – 2nd
Jimmy – Male Junior – 3rd