Putting up new routes in the Tahoe backcountry.

From struggling on 5.10s to free-climbing El Capitan (5.13), I know firsthand the challenges of breaking through climbing plateaus. My journey wasn't easy - I started at 27, terrified on 5.9s with shaky legs and crippling fear on sport climbs.

But climbing changed my life. After 10 years of coaching mogul skiing left my body broken, climbing gave me a new purpose. I still remember my first multi-pitch climb - a snowy day on Corrugation Corner at Lover's Leap. Despite the terror, I was hooked.

Frustrated by slow progress, I developed a system that transformed my climbing. The breakthroughs came, taking me from those shaky beginnings to free-climbing The Freerider (36 pitches, 5.13) on El Cap.

Over the last decade, I've refined this system through 5,000+ coaching sessions at The Dojo. What I've discovered is that progress isn't just about training harder - it's about training smarter and having fun along the way.

A day at the Dojo

My coaching philosophy is simple.

Coaching Philosophy

Make every session both fun and challenging.

Build confidence through systematic skill development.

Get as strong and fit as possible.

Whether you're pushing into 5.12 territory or working toward your first V3, I'm here to help you discover what you're truly capable of achieving. At The Dojo, we don't just climb harder grades - we become stronger, more confident climbers who tackle bigger adventures.

Through our systematic approach to training, personalized coaching, and supportive community, I'm here to help you explore more terrain, tackle bigger adventures, and push beyond what you thought possible. Join me at The Dojo and unlock your climbing potential.