Never Summer Senders

We are Grand County’s Youth Climbing Team. The team is open to all abilities. We work on building technique, endurance, and strength. Kids will walk away from each practice with a better understanding of specific skills with an emphasis on fun and safety.

Spring 2024 practices will start May 8 and take place on Wednesdays ending June 19. Practice sessions will be focused on bouldering (no rope or harness, short routes with a padded landing). Practice is open to grades K-12. Each practice will be from 5pm-6pm. Climbing shoes will be provided. Practices are held at the bouldering wall located at Polhamus park in Granby.

Our climbing team is a non profit and 100% volunteer driven. Although the practices are free we do ask you to sign up because of limited space. We also request that you commit to bringing your child to all of the practices. Just like any skill sport if you want to get better at climbing you have to put in the time!

Registration link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AAAF2EA4F49-48967947-never

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Our Values:

Support your teammates – Learning and trying hard means we fail often. If we are going to fail it is easier to fail in a supportive environment.  Your teammates are here to pick you back up after you fail.

Learn from others – When you are climbing is not the only time you can learn something.  Watching other climbers is a great way to learn.  Look at others as people you are LEARNING WITH versus people you are competing against.

Welcome the challenge – When you see something that seems difficult get excited about it.  Give it a try to see what happens.

Be a better climber than you were yesterday – Not every minute of practice is programmed.  Often there is time for you to work on anything you think will make you a better climber.  Focus on improving your areas of weakness.

Coaches:

Chris Michalowski has been climbing for 25 years. He’s managed several climbing walls as well as worked as a climbing guide in Estes Park, CO. He’s held a single pitch instructor certification from the American Mountain Guides Association and is currently a Level 1 Coach with USA Climbing. Chris lives in Granby with his two daughters Kit and Quinn and wife Maggie. chris_michalowski@yahoo.com (970) 376-2974