Michelle loves cave and corner climbing and her current donkey obsession influences her "stubborn but cute" projecting style. You can always count on her to bring homemade pasta salad to the crag, but she'll also insist that giving in to post-climb burger cravings is non-negotiable. When she's not at her favourite crag (Area 44), you can find her admiring sage green and doing other seasonal sports like skiing or mountain biking; just don't ask her how to play chess.

After 20 years working in music education, Mary reluctantly tried climbing in 2016 and got hooked! Now she lives for climbing education, technical slabs, a good sandwich, a page-turning book, and squeezing into Squamish offwidths. Her perfect day starts early, listening to "Red Clay Halo" in the forest.

Emma dances up slabby routes like they’re Irish jigs (she used to be a competitive Irish dancer!). Her Instagram is 90% penguin memes, and her favourite plant is a Bird of Paradise—tropical, vibrant, and impossible to ignore.

Kai's climbing method of choice is on a board fueled by protein bars. He's fond of turtles (the ultimate slow-and-steady senders) and spending time with friends.

Stella is a bouldering enthusiast who thrives on connecting with climbers worldwide—she loves exploring gyms abroad to soak up different climbing cultures. Off the wall, she’s crafting handmade clip-on bone earrings, rolling D&D dice, or snacking on oranges. Bonus facts: she's got a soft spot for bats and lichen.

Lee-Anne is a slab queen who loves cruising around Skaha. Off the wall, she's hiking with her dog, crafting with her friends, munching on cheese and crackers, or teaching pottery.

Alyanna loves crimpy, static climbs and her two tiny but feisty adventure buddies: her two senior chihuahuas. She'll gladly sample any snack her friends bring along, but ice cream is her real weakness after a good session (especially after a send!). She loves Squamish, but she’s always in the neighbourhood for touching new rock.

Cameron snacks on fruit, pretends to study, and climbs like a man possessed. His dog, Iggy, is his hype beast, and he can't decide if blue or orange is his favourite colour. Fun fact: His front tooth is half fake—a battle scar from living life at full send.

Sara loves big moves on jugs almost as much as she loves impromptu naps anywhere - crash pads, benches... Her ability to sleep through anything and love for climbing suggest she may have been a cat in a past life (it is her favourite animal, after all). She fuels her sends with bananas and good vibes.

Ipek is a slab specialist with a sweet tooth for gummy bears. She also loves cats, the colour blue, and The Bee Movie.

Boris is a slab enthusiast who snacks on granola bars and serenades his climbs with his violin. His favourite creature is the Sacabambaspis—an ancient fish with a name that’s almost as fun to say as “Sendtastic.” His go-to colour palette is sunset hues.

Joshua lives for outdoor classics and burly moves on bad holds. Fueled by Iced Capps and Haribo gummies, he’s either climbing, building LEGO, or studying to become an anesthesiologist (talk about balance!). His favourite animal is a brown bear—strong, wise, and probably napping in a sunbeam.

Archaeologist by day, Emme spends their time off the wall collecting bones. Their playlist jumps from Supertramp to Ethiopian jazz faster than their feet jump between volumes. When not digging up artifacts or digging into cashews, they're shooting pool and playing chess. Their favourite colour, periwinkle, matches their aura.

Kate’s been climbing since she was 6 and still adores static movement—especially when paired with Goldfish crackers. A Squamish regular and ski/snowboard fiend, she’s also low-key obsessed with jellyfish and the movie Frozen.

Isaac climbs with the quiet focus of a stem-master—until you get him talking about his real passion: unabashedly loving "girly" K-pop. His happy place? Hive Surrey at opening—quiet and serene. Dark blue and green are his jam—like the forests he dreams of climbing in.

Asha climbs trees, fuels up with Iced Capps, and has a soft spot for pandas. When she’s not crushing routes, she’s practicing Taekwondo or debating whether dark red or hot pink is superior (spoiler: she’ll say both). Pro tip: Bring her a pomegranate for beta on your project—it’s her secret send juice!

Tobin climbs anything he can get his hands on: rocks, walls, maybe even the occasional fridge if the holds are good. Fueled by cookies (carbs=sends), he moonlights as a pro dog annoyer (his pup's verdict: "tolerable"). Dad jokes are his comedy gold, and Pirates is objectively the best franchise (no debating allowed).

Anushika can't decide if she loves bouldering or sport-climbing more, but she makes sure to bring chocolate covered almonds to snack on no matter the climb. She also loves salsa dancing and going to local concerts. Bonus fun fact: she grew up speaking fluent Greek, but not so much these days.

A slab specialist fueled by salted cashews and Cheakamus Canyon vibes, you can find Sophie painting their next masterpiece or on a hike when off the wall. Fun fact: their giant cat weighs a whopping 17lbs!

Matthew is all about technical vertical climbs, seaweed snacks, different shades of green, and hummingbirds. His happy place? The cave at Hive Vancouver.

Charlotte’s all about static tension, Iced Capps, and chocolate oranges. She’s a romantic at heart—though she’d prefer to romance a crimpy slab than the leads in her favourite rom coms.

Thomas loves trad climbing and peanut granola bars, and you can frequently find him dreaming of standing on top of his favourite climbs in Riglos, Spain. He loves hiking with his dog, all things Lord of the Rings, and the colours blue, green, and burgundy. Fun fact: he once lived with monks for a month!

Freya climbs with the power of someone who's been doing it for 10 years (because she has). Her favourite animal is a cow - not for the grazing, but for the stubborn determination. When not sending, she's either napping with the intensity of an Olympic sport or explaining why red is clearly the superior colour.

Maitri practically grew up on the walls of Hive Vancouver—she’s been climbing for 10 years and still calls it her favorite gym (though Squamish rocks are a close second). She loves dynamic climbing and pizza Goldfish, and is a budding filmmaker when she's not climbing! Bonus facts: her favourite animal is a bear, and her favourite colours are purple and red.

Camile is a slab specialist who loves a fancy lunchable (charcuterie). She loves climbing in new places and spends her downtime painting, reading, playing D&D, or practicing yoga. Colour Crush: Chocolate. The colour, the food, the vibe.

An outdoor sport climbing enthusiast, Shiori's perfect day involves roping up at Skaha, with onigiri and donuts close by. Off the wall, she's playing volleyball, woodworking, or cooking from scratch. Fun fact: she once lived on a farm with 20 dogs, 4 horses, 2 pigs, and chickens!

Sophie’s all about static, techy slabs and Iced Capps. Off the wall, she’s solving jigsaw puzzles or crying over her favourite book (Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow). Her climbing style? Slow, deliberate, and brutally graceful—just like her favourite Suki Waterhouse song.

Ikshan is a bouldering enthusiast fueled by chocolate chip cookies. Off the wall, he’s reading, writing, or watching movies. He’s also learning piano—because fingers need challenges on and off the wall!

Rachel loves to climb slab and dance while reminiscing about the time a monkey stole her sandwich (a core memory). Her dried mango addiction funds entire grocery stores and when not climbing or dancing, she's debating whether monstera plants, peonies, or orcas are the superior muses. Her Pride and Prejudice love proves you can be both graceful and gritty.

Sofia thrives on crimpy slab climbs, cheese-and-cracker snacks, and the vibes at Hive Vancouver. Born in Romania, she moved to Vancouver when she was 10 and now spends her downtime reading under big trees or fawning over foxes. Her favourite movie (Shrek) proves she’s got a soft spot for classics.

Guy enjoys powerful moves—the bigger the better!—and exploring movement through climbing. His favourite colour is green, like the hills around his fav climbing destinations in Austria.

Hunter’s a slab savant who runs on Redbull and chalk dust. His first climbing comp was the 2022 Youth Nationals, where he took dead last—vibes are more important than winning in our opinion. Fun fact: He loves axolotls and his favourite climbing spot is Squamish.

Tess designs cemeteries; come to think of it, this might explain why she's so good at deadpoints. Her go-to snack is wine gums, and off the wall, she’s either gardening or rereading The Way of Kings.

Esme started climbing at age 5 and hasn’t looked back! Yerba mate fuels her climbing (preferably static), and she dreams of Skaha landscapes. Off the wall, she’s snowboarding or obsessing over her favourite movie, Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Camilo’s perfect climb involves delicate footwork, a stunning view, and a post-send snack of chips and hummus (or corn nuts while multipitching). His happy place? Mt. Arapiles in Australia, where the rock is as welcoming as the community. If he's not climbing, he's doing everything in his power to get outside and loving on capybaras.

Alice is a lover of bouldering and rope climbing equally, but nothing tops a good session at Hive Surrey! When she's not climbing, she's working on improving her English and rewatching A Star is Born. She loves all types of plants and animals, but is especially enthusiastic about dogs.

Oliver loves overhangs, yerba mate, and succulents—basically, he’s a cactus in human form. When he’s not climbing, he’s vibing to music or showing off his party trick: tying a double figure-8 in five seconds flat. Favourite movie? Pirates of the Caribbean (the first one, obviously).

Kindar is all about powerful moves, peanuts, and the Sisters Grimm series. His favourite place to climb is Kletterzentrum Innsbruck, he can bust out the splits on command, and he's a lover of orange and seahorses.

Cecilia is a ball of energy who enjoys sport climbing, a nice crisp apple, and eating whole kiwis (skin and all!). She's also a big lover of great white sharks, spending time with friends, cooking, and baking!

Thea climbs with the precision of a static old-school master and fuels up with peanut butter toast (sticky fingers be damned). Her ideal day? Reading, crocheting, or hiking. Purple is her power colour, and she admires chimpanzees.

Dynamic moves and Kilter boards? Tekla’s got it covered. She fuels up with Cranked bars and kombucha, and her vibes are as vibrant as her pink-and-green aesthetic. When she’s not climbing, she’s probably quoting Star Wars or plotting her next Vancouver adventure.

Noah thrives on coordination slab climbs and trail mix (shoutout to Eric’s legendary Costco haul). When he’s not training late at the gym, he’s hiking on "rest days" or decorating his life with stickers from every travel spot. Pro tip: Ask him about his favourite green things—spoiler, it’s everything.

Kaiya loves crimps, slab, and Rice Krispie squares (the real breakfast of champions). Off the wall, they’re either cosplaying different anime characters or playing soccer (maybe also in cosplay).

Guy enjoys powerful moves—the bigger the better!—and exploring movement through climbing. His favourite colour is green, like the hills around his fav climbing destinations in Austria.

Lola’s climbing style? Volumes. All the volumes. The more, the merrier. She’s been climbing for over half her life, at The Hive no less! She loves climbing in Squamish in any form, always with trail mix on hand.

Brahm loves playing music and hanging with his Bernese mountain dog, Allie. He's dislocated both knees and a shoulder, but that doesn't stop him from loving slopey-techy boulders with a side snack of chalk for his sends!

Ben is ironically terrified of heights, but still loves a good dynamic climb, proving that you can still climb through fear. He also loves snacking on apples and dreams of backpacking with bears (from a safe distance). His theme song? The Decline by NOFX—because punk rock and crimps go hand in hand.

Victor’s climbing style is as dynamic as his creativity—he loves to sew using upcycled materials. A fan of burnt orange and raven ZZ plants, he’s also the guy who’s eaten soup with his hands (for science). Bonus fun fact: his favorite film is Before Sunrise.

Born on the same day as her grandmother (just 60 years later), Chris brings an air of wisdom to their classes. A lover of ferns, mushrooms, and making art, you can catch them choosing climbing areas near water so they can take a dip post-send!

Tyler lives for crimps, deadpoints, and gummy-powered sends (sticky hands=bonus friction). Off the wall, he's either snuggling his toy poodle or behind the camera, capturing the perfect climb. His love for purple matches the inevitable bruises he gets from crushing hard.

A crimpy slab connoisseur, Alex fuels up with shrimp snacks and rice crackers. Off the wall, you can catch him reading, watching sports, or hunting down and eating delicious food. He loves the colour blue and The Empire Strikes Back and can land a kickflip!

Patrick boulders like some sort of climbing ghost - with chalk-smear grey hands (like his favourite colour). His basement blackberry wine is legendary among his peers (though taste-testing is at your own risk). When not crushing or fermenting, he's tinkering in his shed, building... something (we're still trying to get a sneak peek). His favourite read, World War Z, inspires his zombie-apocalypse training regimen. First rule: always have chalk.

Cynthia loves bouldering (especially in Hueco Tanks) and is guaranteed to dance if given a beat. She's a lover of PBJ and The Princess Bride, and will beat you at foosball.

Tim is a crimp-crushing, dried-mango-munching, trail-mix-hoarding send machine! Off the wall, he's rolling D&D dice, slinging paint, flipping through Discworld, or cooking up a storm—a true display of versatility.

Mu Ye thrives on overhangs and technical climbs, with Hornby Bars as his secret weapon. Dogs (especially Golden Retrievers) steal his heart, and blue is his go-to colour. Squamish is his happy place!

Ruby climbs with her squad like they're the Avengers of the bouldering cave - if the Avengers fueled up on crackers and inside jokes. She loves colouring with her favourite colours in hand (pink, blue, and turquoise, a stunning combo), and wishes she could teach her favourite animal (a seal) how to spot her on her project.

Jacob dances up slabs like they’re ballroom floors (he would know–he’s danced all across Canada!). When he’s not sipping kombucha or playing badminton, he’s probably quoting The Outsiders or Interstellar.

Madison approaches slab climbing with the focus of her favourite animal: a cat. Her secret weapon is buttered popcorn, which she claims is performance food (honestly, valid). Between sends, she loves hiking; she also believes blue is the perfect color - for chalk bags, climbing gear, and the sky she stares at through the trees in the boulder fields.

Diego’s two loves? Slab climbing and dried mangoes. Whether Diego's at Skaha Bluffs or Smith Rock, he’s all about delicate footwork, slab, and flashy dynamic climbing. Off the wall, he’s hiking on North Shore or jamming with friends, and he loves dried mangoes, sequoias, and saguaros.

Grace loves vertical crimps and leaf sea slugs (the ocean’s most fashionable nudibranch). Her favourite colour is green, like the envy you feel watching her climb, and you can find her crunching on rice crackers to fuel her sends.

Erika's 14 piercings jingle like wind chimes when she climbs (a built-in send soundtrack). She builds Lego between burns, and her love for sunflowers is rivalled only by of her love for Lord of the Rings (extended edition marathons count as endurance training, right?).

Everett is a bouldering addict who fuels sends with protein bars and karaoke breaks. His happy place? Hive Vancouver's bouldering walls. When not climbing, he’s gaming with friends or doting on his favourite animal (dogs, obviously). Fun fact: He’ll challenge you to a A Quiet Place movie trivia duel (and he'll probably win).

A lover of a good crack climb, Victoria has scaled cliffs in Thailand and, legend has it, survived on dried strawberries alone (a true warrior). Her favourite book is When Breath Becomes Air, and you can catch her travelling every chance she gets.

Koah lives for slab, yerba mate, and knowing every bug’s life story. He listens to a million songs a day (his Spotify Wrapped is seriously impressive) and when he’s not climbing, he’s making music so indie even your hipster cousin hasn’t heard of it and downing Classic Gold Yerba Mate.

Patricia crimps so hard she becomes a mosquito magnet (unfortunate for her, great for climbing partners). A podcast connoisseur, you can find her fueling for her sessions with sushi, apples, and bananas (a winning combo). She's recently been fawning over Anuthuriums, and her favorite book features a boy, mole, fox and horse - which she insists is the ultimate climbing squad.

Alison dynos through climbs, and life, while enjoying a good chocolate. When not climbing, playing hockey, or unicycling (yes, really), she's debating LOTR lore or explaining why purple is clearly the most royal of colors. She secretly believes her unicycle skills and love for platypuses translate to better heel hooks.

Darren climbs slab with the focus of someone who's reading three books simultaneously (because he probably is). His "Glory to the platypus" mantra remains unexplained but respected and when not crushing, he's either debating cyan vs. teal or explaining how Kung Fu Panda is actually profound climbing philosophy.