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Instructors
Houston
YOUTH DIRECTOR
I found rock climbing working at a summer camp in Western NC after years of structured, competitive sports. For me climbing has been a creative way to challenge myself, find community, and exercise through play! Outside the gym, I am currently a graduate student in counseling at UNC and a strong supporter of climbing as a therapeutic activity. If you are an experienced athlete or are just looking for an engaging way to exercise, I love working with beginners from all backgrounds. Whether I am working with youth or climbing hard with our members, I take having fun, seriously. If you are interested in challenging yourself and having a great time doing it, let’s connect!
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Katie
GYM MANAGER
Hi! I’m Katie — a passionate climbing coach, recreational therapy advocate, and board member of the Carolina Climbers Coalition. I specialize in working with beginners and newcomers (V0–V3), offering warm, intuitive coaching in a trauma-informed, inclusive space where progress is celebrated over performance. Climbing was my way through anxiety — a way to quiet my inner critic, reconnect with my body, and find unexpected resilience and joy; I want to share that with you. Whether you're stepping into the gym for the first time or prepping for your first outdoor session, I’m here to support your journey. I weave in injury prevention, mindful movement, and mental strength so you can climb longer and healthier. Through my CCC position, I also love to help climbers transition from gym to crag with a focus on safety, ethics, optional rope skills, and conservation. I can't wait to climb with you!
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Ryan
YOUTH COACH
My name is Ryan Malloy. I've been bouldering since 2012, and have had the privilege to explore more than a dozen outdoor climbing areas throughout the United States and abroad. As a climber, I specialize in powerful movements on steep terrain, achieving V9 ascents indoors and V8 ascents outdoors. As an instructor, I aim to tailor my lessons to fit the needs of the climber, focusing on movement fundamentals for newer climbers, or focusing on strength and flexibility training for veterans looking to push their abilities to the next level.