I have taught easily over 500 people how to climb rock and ice. From gym, where I currently work at a YMCA to outside around Boston and up in the white mountains of NH. I have been climbing for over 25 years. I feel that I can influence and motivate other people thru my love and excitement of climbing when I'm out there. I just got out of the hospital having a quadruple by pass surgery and I'm planning to get back out real soon to push my limits and motivate others, including my two granddaughters. LaSportiva is the only shoe I own and will ever put on my feet. Rock, approach or ice read more