by kayaclimb | Jan 30, 2024 | Stories
KAYA: Tell us a bit about your personal history with climbing and how you got started. Brendan Baars: I was born, raised, and still live in Grand Rapids, Michigan—one of the few states where climbers must travel hours to climb at any crag worth mentioning. 11 years...
by kayaclimb | Oct 13, 2023 | Stories
KAYA has recently launched Anthony Chertudi’s Ogden Bouldering Guidebook, which features nearly 500 quartzite boulders on the hillsides just outside the city. Enjoy learning about the history of Ogden bouldering, as written by local climber and developer, Pete Lowe:...
by kayaclimb | Jul 13, 2023 | Stories
We are so proud to have collaborated with Peter Michaux on our new KAYA Squamish Guide. Peter is the author of the original Squamish Bouldering Guide. We sat down with him to learn about the history of Squamish bouldering, his memorable experiences, and his advice for...
by kayaclimb | Nov 9, 2022 | Stories
In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Steven Jeffery started climbing as an 11-year-old kid in Salt Lake City’s Little...
by kayaclimb | Nov 3, 2022 | Stories
In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. You may not have heard of Kyram before, but he is one of Utah’s most influential...
by kayaclimb | Oct 24, 2022 | Stories
In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Rather than participating in an interview, Pete Lowe, an attorney, father, and...