GRIP Crew

Founder and creator of GRIP. Noël started as an employee at the former climbing gym in Nijmegen in the '90s. In 2004, he left to further develop himself as a professional in the climbing sport. In 2012, Noël returned to take over the Nijmegen Climbing Hall and, with the knowledge he had gained and the right people around him, gradually expanded it into what GRIP is today.

Chef Daniël makes everyone happy with his delicious creations from the kitchen! Come and taste them soon. Daniël is also the proud manager of the gym!

Pieter does a bit of everything. He’s an assistant manager, route setter, and bartender at the gym. He gives the best bouldering tips, serves beers, and offers music advice!

Sjors is the perfect combination of craftsmanship, creativity, and climbing skill. He is the head routesetter in the gym and takes care of its maintenance. Additionally, he designs posters and repairs everything that needs fixing. Without Sjors, there would be no bouldering gym.

Peter has been a climbing trainer at GRIP since 2017. With his charismatic personality, he can get you into routes with a smile that you wouldn't normally try yourself. Thanks to his creative style and athletic background (CIOS Arnhem), he is always looking for new challenges.

(Financial) administration at GRIP. During her studies, Tineke started giving instructions and youth training sessions. This part-time job has since grown into a full-fledged career. This determined woman always keeps things organized.

Top routesetter at the gym! This walking climbing encyclopedia knows the answer to all your climbing-related questions. Do you want to know the technical details of a route? Do you want to understand why you're struggling on routes and learn how to do it right? Melle is the Leonardo da Vinci among our trainers.

Linda is social, precise, and very creative! Among other things, she is responsible for the shop and its layout. She also enjoys giving climbing and bouldering training to youth. She finds it rewarding to see the kids grow both in climbing and personally. Fun is always a priority in her training sessions!

GRIP athlete climber and trainer! If you haven't seen Simon yet, you probably haven't been to the gym. He's a regular and trains harder than anyone else.

Enthusiastic boulderer, builder, and bartender Timon! He always comes cheerful to the gym with a jar of peanut butter to train or work for hours.

Youth trainer & Bar staff

Jaap is a baker by profession and now works as a chef at GRIP. He enjoys preparing delicious dishes and is always full of ideas for delightful pastries each weekend.

You can find Laura behind the bar or on the wall! She loves the outdoors and has been exploring many mountains and climbing spots in Europe. So are you looking for your next holiday destination, she is the person to ask!

Merijn is a creative trainer. He trains various groups with passion, from the youngest kids to adults. He also sets routes and is the competition coach for the youth series.

If Janneke isn't climbing the wall herself, you can find her working behind the bar, always up for a chat about boulders, movies, or books.

You won't see Julian behind the bar very often, except for making a good cup of coffee. He's mainly involved in the company's development and keeping our colleagues and customers happy. If you want to work at Grip, he's the one to talk to!

Yves is often behind the bar but would rather spend more time in the gym chatting with everyone. Feel free to approach him for advice about climbing shoes or a chat about movies or music.

Jakob is from Denmark and handles marketing at GRIP. When he's not in the office, he often goes bouldering or mountain biking. If you see him around, feel free too teach him some Dutch!

At Grip, you'll often find Rico behind the bar or as a youth trainer. In his free time, he's regularily bouldering at the gym .

'Nature loves courage’ is Sophie’s motto, and climbing is a big part of that. You’ll find her behind the bar, always eager to chat about adventures and ready to help you recharge after your session.

Lucas is part of the Youth selection team. When he's not climbing, he will happily help you at the bar. He likes to chat about climbing and is always eager to help.

Pepijn has been around at GRIP for a while. You find him behind the bar, in the kitchen, and as a trainer. He's also an enthusiastic boulderer and climber himself. The adventure of discovering awesome routes and boulders in nature inspires him to train even more.

Sef keeps our climbing holds clean. Every Sunday evening, he ensures that all the holds are clean and climbable for the next circuit.

Jonah is a cheerful trainer, bartender, and cook who loves quirky music and unique dances. Besides, he loves a good (or bad) crimp!