2013 Ground UP Climbing Team

Elizabeth Carr, Age 15

Likes: Outdoor Climbing
Dislikes: Dynamic moves
Ape index: 2 inches
# of Comps: 3
Years Climbing: 1.5
When not climbing I'm: running, cycling, or cooking
I love climbing because: it combines mental and physical challenges.

Rosa Grijalva, Age 14

Likes: Buckets
Dislikes: Pockets
Ape index: 0 inches
# of Comps: 5
Years Climbing: 1.5
When not climbing I'm: reading or outside
I love climbing because: of the unstoppable feeling you get after sending a hard route

Lucy Glessner, Age 12

Likes: Crimps
Dislikes: Bouldering
Ape index: 3 inches
# of Comps: 1
Years Climbing: 1
When not climbing I'm: reading
I love climbing because: of how it feels to work hard on tough routes and reach your goals!

Matt Olson, Age 12

Likes: gym climbing
Dislikesgs: overhangs
Ape index: 1 inch
# of Comps: 10
Years Climbing: 4
When not climbing I'm:
playing hockey!
I love climbing because: of the awesome challenge that it presents and the other great kids!

Erin Peck, Age 12

Likes: Crimps
Dislikes: Slopers
Ape index: 2.5 inches
# of Comps: 5
Years Climbing: 2.5
When not climbing I'm:
doing something outside
I love climbing because: it is a metaphor for life and works your whole body.

Megan Peck, Age 11

Likes: Crimps
Dislikes: Slabs
Ape index: -2.5 inches
# of Comps: 4
Years Climbing: 2
When not climbing I'm:
doing gymnastics
I love climbing because: of the payoff you get from all the hard work!

Ava Niemeier, Age 13

Likes: bouldering
Dislikes: overhangs
Ape index: 0.5 inches
# of Comps: 0
Years Climbing: 2.5
When not climbing I'm:
painting or doing art
I love climbing because: it's always fun to try new things (routes)

Stella Niemeier, Age 10

Likes: climbing in general
Dislikes: Belaying!
Ape index: 0 inches
# of Comps: 0
Years Climbing: 2.5
When not climbing I'm:
reading
I love climbing because: its climbing! What, isn't that enough?!

Spotted Shield, Age 8

Likes: Reachy overhangs
Dislikes: None yet!
Ape index: 1 inch
# of Comps: 1
Years Climbing: 2
When not climbing I'm:
reading or running
I love climbing because: its fun and I keep getting better!

Asaliah Skylark, Age 8

Likes:
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Ape index:
# of Comps:
Years Climbing:
When not climbing I'm:
SPACE
I love climbing because: SPACE
SPACE

Emmett Sum, Age 8

Likes: Bouldering
Dislikes: easy routes
Ape index: ?!
# of Comps: 3
Years Climbing: 4
When not climbing I'm:
skateboarding
I love climbing because: it is challenging and builds great muscles!

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Tammy Magness, 37

Likes: Crimps
Dislikes: bouldering
Ape index: 6 inches
Years Climbing: 13
When not climbing I'm:
doing yoga
I love coaching because: I get to help the climbers exceed thier expectations.

Andy Magness, Age 37

Likes: face climbing
Dislikes: bouldering
Ape index: 4 inches
Years Climbing: 19
When not climbing I'm:
planning adventure races
I love coaching because: I get to boss kids around and make 'em work hard!

Andy Erickson, Age 22

Likes:
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Years Climbing:
When not climbing I'm:
SPACE
I love coaching because: SPACE
SPACE
SPACE

Betsy Perkins, Age 62

Likes: face climbing
Dislikes: finger cracks
Ape index: 2 inches
Years Climbing: 40+
When not climbing I'm:
cross country skiing
I love coaching because: it is great watching the kids as they get better.

Jason Schaefer, Age 22

Likes: Scowling
Dislikes: filling in forms
Ape index: +2e8 nm
Years Climbing: i prefer napping
When not climbing I'm:
causing trouble
I love coaching because: it provides dedicated time for scowl practice

Emily Orr, Age 22

Likes: Crack climbing
Dislikes: overhangs
Ape index: 0 inches
Years Climbing: 4
When not climbing I'm:
outside!
I love coaching because: i love seeing the kids satisfaction when working hard.