Joe has been climbing for approximately 19 years since the age of 10. He has climbed v13 and 5.14ab indoors, and v12, and 5.13c outdoors. From 10-18 years old he represented Team Granite Arch in the USA Climbing circuit making it to nationals for bouldering and ropes consistently. At age 18 he finally placed 2nd at nationals earning him a spot on the US team to compete at the youth world championships in Arco Italy 2015. As an adult he continued his competitive career with the US team competing in Japan 2016, Vale 2016, Germany 2016, and Ecuador 2017. Additionally competing in various local circuits like “The Boulder Field Masters” placing 1st both years. During all those years and still to this day, Joe works as the head coach of our competitive team, and has received his USAC Level 2 coaches certification. He has also been setting routes for more than a decade and has received his USAC level 1 Route setting certification. Today Joe climbs as much as a new father can and has been very much passionate about sharing his climbing knowledge to anyone who will listen.
Our private coaching program is designed for climbers of all levels-- whether you’re stepping onto the wall for the first time or chasing your next big send. Each 60-minute session gives you personalized instruction from our experienced team of coaches, including CWI-certified instructors and USA Climbing certified competition coaches.
Your coach will tailor the session to your goals: building confidence, learning climbing fundamentals, improving technique and efficiency, or training for higher grades and competition. With a supportive, encouraging approach, we’ll help you climb smarter, stronger, and with more confidence.
Private coaching is available for individuals, pairs, or groups of three. Sessions are booked one at a time, so you can train when it works best for you.
Member Pricing:
1:1 $60 | 1:2 $75 | 1:3 $100
Non-Member Pricing same as above, plus $10 per non-member.
*While a day pass is included with the private lesson, please be aware that rental gear is not included.
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This policy applies to all private coaching sessions at Granite Arch Climbing Center. This policy is to ensure fairness to both our participants and our staff. Please contact us at hello@granitearch.com for clarification about this policy.
Booking Availability
- Private coaching sessions will become available to book 30 days in advance.
Payment Timeline
- Full payment is due at the time of booking.
Cancellation / Reschedule Policy
More than 24 hours before the start of your session:
- A full refund will be issued.
24 hours or less before the start of your session:
- No refund or credit will be issued for any reason.
- If you ‘no-show’ to a session or any portion of a session, no refund or credit will be issued or pro-rated.
Requests made due to injury, illness, or extenuating circumstances can be made to a manager, and settled at their discretion.
If We Cancel:
- Granite Arch reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a session at any time, for any reason.
- A full refund or credit will be issued if Granite Arch cancels a session.
Participants under the age of 18
Please note that private coaching sessions that involve a participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by that participant's parent or legal guardian if not during the hours of 11am and 10pm Monday-Saturday or 12pm and 5pm on Sunday (public business hours). This is in accordance with SafeSport guidelines.
