by kayaclimb | Oct 12, 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. Taylor McNeill is from Raleigh, NC, where he started climbing in a local gym in the...
by kayaclimb | Oct 3, 2022 | Stories
This month, we are celebrating KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Bouldering Guidebook by highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of the Joe’s Valley bouldering area. Our first Joe’s Hero, Jason Kehl, is one of climbing’s...
by kayaclimb | Aug 16, 2022 | Stories
Vikki Weldon is a former member of Team Canada, a prolific all-around climber, an ER nurse, and most recently, a rock guide. In this interview, we discuss the impact the pandemic had on her both as a climber and health care worker, how she navigates the ebbs and flows...
by kayaclimb | Aug 9, 2022 | Stories
Ethan Salvo dreams big, tries hard, and has dedicated his life to climbing. Learn more about his new life in Squamish, B.C., how an injury has shifted his climbing mentality, and what he hopes to achieve this coming season. KAYA: Thanks so much for joining us, Ethan!...
by kayaclimb | Aug 2, 2022 | Stories
Not only is Marc Bourguignon a fervent Squamish bouldering developer, strong climber, and all-around nice dude, but he is also a KAYA Founder and our CTO! Get to know Marc, his motivations, and his climbing philosophies in this Q&A: KAYA: Thanks for taking the...
by kayaclimb | Jul 18, 2022 | Stories
KAYA crusher, David Liang, left the gym to try his hand at outdoor climbing two years ago. In that time, he has remarkably racked up over 30 double-digit sends and now has his sights set on Grand Illusion (V16) after having two-pieced it this past season. We sat down...
