Gordon is a top climber and experienced trainer. He’s worked with many athletes/climbers, showcasing his knowledge in climbing as well specific training. With all levels, every day, whether one on one or in group dynamics, Gordon continues to outline and guide climbers to “their” next level.

Delving into finger training, it’s typically the missing link to your next level. Strong, healthy fingers allow for growth in performance, as well giving leeway to certain movements that WERE holding you back. More specifically, when focusing on strengthening your fingers, it takes patience and persistence. Finger training can often be boring. BUT, when doing so, keeping in mind that certain finger exercises are in fact bettering your ability to climb, keeping your eyes on the prize allows for the mental fortitude needed.

This 10-week finger training program will be broken into sections, so that the appropriate time is spent on the varying aspects of stronger fingers/tendons. You’ll learn about how to utilize the hangboards (proper technique, the different hanging positions, and the difference between the grips on the actual boards), the pinch blocks and how to utilize strengthening the range of motion (of your fingers – open grip to closed grip) with control, the campus board – training finger power (and arm power), and lastly the moon board – a favourite throughout the world (this is the climbing wall in the fitness area with the pretty lights  ).

Often, we find ourselves plateauing. It can be frustrating. We can lose interest. But there’s good news – with this program, it will certainly catapult you out of any plateau and into the next level. Stronger fingers open up options. They give you a new confidence that offers opportunity. This is the time to go for it.

Skylar's role in your growth with climbing will be geared towards providing functional fitness. Strength is such an important aspect of climbing when on the wall, as we activate so many different muscles, that may not come to life in our every-day life. She'll be here to give resistance/mobility training regimines, as well giving feedback on how to optimize them - building strength and endurance whilst climbing.

Anna grew up dancing and likes to draw parallels with dancing and climbing. Dance requires a lot of precision of movement and so does climbing. Dance does not happen in a straight line, nor does climbing. The more we move our whole bodies - and not just our arms and legs - the better climbers we will be. Anna will help you focus on your movements on the wall and making those movements smoother and more efficient. We will use drills and other exercises focused on footwork, technique, reading climbs, hip movement, etc. to dance our way up the wall and reach new heights.