Sends And Suffers

EP 78 – coaching Climber’s and growing up in the 90s with Kyle Chalker

EP–77 Coaching Youth and check in with life with Taylor

EP–76 Lindsay adaptive Climber

EP–75 Building a Narrative and Shifting the Climbing Industry with Paula Horwitz

In this episode, host and guest Paula Horwitz discuss her role as the executive director of the Climbing Wall Association. Paula shares her background in business management and how she became involved with the organization. They also touch on the challenges and opportunities that the climbing industry faces, particularly in attracting and retaining talent in a post-pandemic world. Tune in to learn more about the behind-the-scenes of the climbing industry and the work being done by the Climbing Wall Association.

 

CWA Website: https://www.cwapro.org/

CWA Summit: https://www.cwasummit.org/

CWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climbingwallassociation/

 

[00:02:00] Climbing industry and passion.

[00:04:19] Climbing in Pennsylvania

[00:08:27] Supporting regulatory issues in the States.

[00:12:41] Community Hub Launch

[00:17:43] There's nothing amusing about that.

[00:19:57] Rapid growth and risk management.

[00:24:55] Gym participation at the event.

[00:29:29] Route setting and coaching.

[00:31:10] Lack of career coaches.

[00:36:09] Coaching career paths.

[00:39:03] Don't start a comp team.

[00:43:17] Opportunity for growth in gyms.

[00:46:08] The secret to making the mole good.

[00:49:06] CWA supporting industry growth.

[00:53:10] Motorcycles and family support.

[00:57:32] Collecting motorcycles and cutlery.

[01:00:27] Passionate CWA team and Portland.

EP–74 ”The Intersection of Self-Awareness and Decision-Making in Climbing” with Marcus Garcia

In this podcast episode, Marcus Garcia, a longtime climber and mentor, discusses the importance of mentorship in the climbing community. He shares his own journey in climbing, starting in Texas and eventually settling in Durango, Colorado. Marcus emphasizes the need for mentorship, especially in the youth climbing community, and how it can help climbers develop their skills and find their own identity. He also explores the challenges of being a coach, mentor, and guide and the differences between these roles. Marcus highlights the importance of vulnerability and transparency in mentorship, as well as the need for climbers to detach from their egos and focus on making a difference rather than seeking recognition. 

 

Marcus Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/mgclimber1/

EP–73 Saving New Jersey’s hometown climbing gym

In this episode of the Sons and Suffers podcast, host Joyce Hayter shares her journey of becoming a gym owner and her connection to CWA (Climbing Wall Association). Joyce talks about her experience taking over the New Jersey Rock Gym, a well-established rock climbing gym in Northern New Jersey. She discusses her motivations and the challenges she faced in this new role. Tune in to hear Joyce's inspiring story and learn about her passion for climbing.

 

 

CWA: https://www.cwapro.org/

Climbing Gym: https://njrockgym.com/

EP–72 Pittsburgh is the best underrated Climbing city in America!

In this episode, host Mario sits down with Alex Bernstein, owner of Ascend Climbing Gym in Pittsburgh. They discuss the origins of climbing in the city, the unique urban climbing initiatives taking place, and the challenges and rewards of owning a climbing gym. Alex shares his personal journey in the climbing industry, the impact of the pandemic on his business, and his hopes for the future of climbing in Pittsburgh. Tune in to hear about the vibrant climbing community in the city and the exciting opportunities for growth and accessibility.

 

Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexbpgh/

CWA: https://www.cwapro.org/

Climbing Gym: https://www.ascendclimbing.com/

 

[00:01:03] Pittsburgh climbing gym history.

[00:04:53] Urban rock climbing initiative.

[00:07:19] Revitalizing urban bridge piers.

[00:10:00] Urban climbing in the city.

[00:14:21] The biggest struggle in opening the gym.

[00:18:59] Making climbing accessible.

[00:20:02] Transportation and convenience.

[00:23:44] Making climbing more accessible.

[00:28:43] Quick shout out to mom.

EP–71 Finding Health, Happiness, and Success Through Climbing with Karl

In this episode, the host sits down with Karl, who has a long and illustrious connection to the outdoors and rock climbing. Karl shares his background, starting rock climbing at a young age and eventually starting their own company, Climb Tech. Karl discusses how he brought climbing equipment into the industrial safety market, revolutionizing the industry. I expressed my surprise that climbing equipment had a place in industrial safety. Karl invented the removable bolt led to collaborations with a large concrete company for use in the construction industry. Overall, this episode explores the intersection of rock climbing and industrial safety, highlighting Karl's innovative contributions to both fields.