Coach Heather was introduced to climbing in 2009 by her brother, who primarily climbed outdoors, but invited her to try indoor climbing at Climb @ Blue Ridge. In addition to loving the sport of climbing, Heather values making friendships within the climbing community and sharing her love of the sport with others. She has climbed at crags across the Southeast and her favorite is the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Heather is an avid distance runner, having completed three Boston marathons. Heather and her husband Brent have four children and one daughter-in-law.

Coach Adelle started rock climbing in 2016. Adelle enjoys the physical and metal challenges of climbing. She also values the strong friendships and sense of community established in and out of the gym. Adelle enjoys the Beta Babes trips to Red River Gorge and has also climbed in the Tucson AZ area. In addition to a passion for climbing, Adelle has a passion for teaching. When not at Climb at Blue Ridge, she teaches at a local daycare. She loves meeting her students where they are and encouraging them to achieve new heights.

Coach Madison has been climbing for about 17 years. She's from Newnan, GA and grew up climbing mainly indoors. Madison was introduced to climbing during a party and fell in love with it. She grew up competing in the USA Climbing series in both youth and collegiate divisions, and competed in local to national level competitions. This passion has guided Madison to coach in climbing and pursue a degree in Exercise Science. Her coaching style includes research-based program, form focused, and always having fun!

Isaac was introduced to rock climbing in 2021 while working as a summer camp counselor. His favorite part about climbing is combining a physical activity with mental problem solving. He especially loves climbing with friends and projecting a problem together because everyone does it a little differently and it shows everyone’s strengthens and weaknesses and how everyone’s skills and abilities can compliment each other. Isaac also loves camping and exploring nature. He is currently a student at North Greenville University, studying Interdisciplinary Studies with focus in Outdoor leadership and Business Management.

It all started in a climbing gym for Coach Karla. Now, over two decades later, she’s come full circle; tracing her roots back to where it began, only this time, with a kid crusher in tow. Her passion for climbing has greatly influenced her travels – oftentimes sending her and her family to world class climbing destinations. She considers the Red River Gorge her home crag after having spent her formative climbing years there and establishing dozens of first ascents in Muir Valley. As a climber of petite stature, Coach Karla draws on her own experience, developing techniques and strategies that suit climbers who mirror her in size – which benefits youth climbers in particular. Having coached several US National Team level climbers in the Midwest, her approach to coaching is centered on communication and fun while also creating an atmosphere and program that helps climbers develop their confidence and skills.