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Meet Nolan!

Nolan has been frequenting Climb Nittany for a while now, and you may have heard his energy from across the gym! He is someone who embodies the word “psyched” and it’s impossible not to feed off his hype. Currently, he is majoring in biology and wants to focus on animal behavioral research. Nolan also loves making music, and can play seven (yes, seven!!!) instruments. 🤯 🎶

What’s your favorite style of climbing? 
My favorite style of climbing is definitely bouldering. Indoors or outdoors, I love the way people work together in bouldering, but also how it can be done alone. I also really enjoy the challenge that a single boulder problem can present. Even though they aren't that long they can be extremely difficult.

Where is your dream climbing destination? 
Probably the buttermilks. It just seems like it would be so fun to spend a week climbing some of the most iconic highballs in the US. That being said I'd also love to try some psicobloc, but I have no idea when or where that'll happen. 

What is your happy place?
That's a great question. I don't really have a single happy place, but more like a bunch of super special locations that I go to on a regular basis. I call them my "secret spots" and they range from great places to watch the sunset or sunrise, to great hiking spots, to places that I think are just plain fun. I love taking people there because it reminds me how much I like it here, and how special PA really is. ...

Meet Andrew!

As we settle into the fall season, we’ve got a few new staff members for you to meet! There’s no one better to start off with than Andrew! You’ll catch this quick-witted and clever staff member making you smile at the welcome desk, or leading a group of young crushers in our youth classes. In addition to being a triathlete, film hobbyist, and working toward his pilot’s license, Andrew loves interacting with people which makes him a perfect fit into our crew. Here’s some other things curious minds may want to know…

Where is your dream climbing destination?
The Aitken Basin because moon climbing is the future of climbing. Change my mind. However, if you were looking for a more legitimate answer, I would have to say Huayna Picchu. I hiked up Machu Picchu last time I was in Peru but they closed Huayna to tourists. Luckily, I think I’ve made enough connections so next time I’m in Peru they’ll let me climb to the top for that beautiful view.

What is your happy place?
Anywhere there’s people is a place I call home. I have lived a lot of lives, seen a lot of things and been to a lot of places, but the one thing that never stops surprising me is people. We all have a story to tell. Hearing peoples’ stories or watching them unfold and grow is what I live for. I simply cannot fathom a better place to be than our green and blue rock floating through space.

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grow up? 
Batman… some things never change.

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We already know that climbing is dangerous, but with the start of hunting season we must be even more prepared. Safety orange is a must this time of year✔️

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