The sport of climbing and indoor climbing competitions is growing with the ever-increasing popularity of commercial climbing gyms. Youth programs and teams offer a great way for young climbers to learn proper climbing technique, safety, risk management, and goal setting.
Our climbing programs operate in partnership with the Bend Rock Gym, which serves as our primary training facility. Bend Endurance Academy Climbing programs also offer the unique option of outdoor climbing trips to the world class Smith Rock State Park and other local crags.
2012 – 2013 Programs
Designed for the intermediate to advance climber looking to train and compete in USAC American Bouldering Series and Sport Climbing Series.
For the beginner to intermediate rock climber looking to develop a solid foundation of movement and technical climbing skills. We will introduce basic competition tactics and develop a solid foundation of climbing skills.
Mike has been working with kids in the outdoors for over 15 years and has a degree in Adventure Education and Wilderness Leadership from Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont. Mike has worked as a climbing coach, climbing guide, and route setter since 2005.
- Climbing Program Director
- 7 years coaching competitive climbing
- USA Climbing Level 1 Coach
- Wilderness First Responder
- American Mountain Guides Association training
Vanessa Burdick
Vanessa has been climbing and competing in climbing for the past three years and brings a strong passion and natural talent to coaching. Vanessa left the grey and rain of Tacoma to come to the High Desert and spends as much time as possible out at Smith Rock and traveling to climbing destinations throughout the West.
- 4 years climbing
- 4 years competitive climbing
- USA Climbing Level 1 Coach
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR
