GRIP sponsors talented climbers!
Simon has been a GRIP Athlete for six years, marking an impressive climbing career filled with notable achievements. In 2019, he claimed the title of Dutch youth champion and has since won numerous medals in both boulder and lead competitions. Furthermore, Simon is an accomplished outdoor boulderer, having conquered numerous 8B+ boulders in Switzerland and France, and recently achieving his first ascent of an 8C boulder. Currently, Simon performs at the top level of outdoor bouldering.
Fanatic climber, builder, and bartender Timon! Timon is a true lead climber. He performs at the top level in the Netherlands and recently won a gold medal, earning him a ticket to the European lead cups. Additionally, he recently climbed his first 8C route outdoors. With a bucket of peanut butter, he always comes cheerfully to the bouldering gym to train or work for hours. If he’s not in the gym, there’s a good chance he’s climbing outside.
After spending six years on the Dutch team, Eva took a break from the sport. Now, she has rediscovered her joy in climbing and brings her enthusiasm when training for tough outdoor routes. You often find her warming up on other people’s projects, destroying a few masculine egos in the process. If she’s not at GRIP, she dreams away about cups of coffee on mountain walls in Spain or Italy.
Kaya has been climbing at GRIP for 12 years. She has participated in National lead and boulder competitions as a team member for a long time and performed well at the NJK’s. Now she is using her experience to train our best youth climbers. In recent years, she has focused on outdoor bouldering.
Thijn has been lead climbing and bouldering since he was 13, but 3 years ago he went all in on bouldering. In October 2023, he achieved his first 8A outdoors, and now his goal is to tick off more challenging boulders outdoors. Additionally, Thijn has set his sights on competition bouldering and hopes to qualify for the Dutch National Championship!
Climbing is in Xavier’s blood. From a young age, he could be found in Fontainebleau, and his love for bouldering has only grown since. In addition to his passion for outdoor bouldering, he has also showcased his skills indoors. Xavier is a familiar face in the Dutch competition circuit, where he continues to push his limits and carve out his path to the top. Outside of competitions, Xavier travels abroad monthly to tackle new projects and challenges.
4,7 | All reviews ›