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The Pad Vegas: Next Big MOVES TOWN HALL
We’re Building Something Big in Vegas. Want a First Look? On Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00 PM PT, we’re hosting a live virtual update on our Las Vegas location—and you’re invited to see what’s behind the curtain. This isn’t just another press release. It’s the real story—direct from the founders,

Now hiring: Camp Counselors (BING)
Camp Counselor We’re a rock climbing gym looking for Camp Counselors, but what we really want are people who recognize that stepping into our communities has the power to change lives. Counselors do not need to be peppy and upbeat 100% of the day, but they should exude a sense
Introducing our FIRST Pad Pro!
Introducing our FIRST Pad Pro! Hi Team, We’re excited to share that we’ve signed our first Pad Pro Athlete – Dylan Retsek. Dylan is based right here in San Luis Obispo, where he somehow balances life as a math professor at Cal Poly, a parent (Hey Finn), and a competitive

Now hiring: Operations Crew (SLO)
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Why The Pad’s Summer Climbing Camp Is a Game-Changer for Binghamton Kids
https://youtu.be/D1jHd-n7juk Let’s be honest: summer break sounds amazing in theory—until about day three, when the kids are climbing the furniture and asking for snacks every 14 minutes. You want them to be active, learning, and having fun (without living on screens), but finding the right summer camp in Binghamton? Not
Ride, Climb, Win: Celebrate Bike Month with The Pad
Ride, Climb, Win: Celebrate Bike Month with The Pad May is Bike Month, and we’re rolling out the rewards for those who choose two wheels over four! From now through May 31st, every time you bike to The Pad during staffed hours, you’ll earn one entry into our Bike Month

Now hiring: Camp Counselors (SLO)
Camp Counselor We’re a rock climbing gym looking for Camp Counselors, but what we really want are people who recognize that stepping into our communities has the power to change lives. Counselors do not need to be peppy and upbeat 100% of the day, but they should exude a sense

Vegas Valley Updates
Sign Up for Updates On December 31, 2024, The Pad Henderson (formerly Origin Climbing + Fitness) closed its doors and brought down its walls. We acquired the gym from longtime friends with the dream of growing a sustainable, community-driven space for the Vegas Valley. But the timing was rough—between the

PRESS RELEASE: Decade-Long Effort to Open Santa Barbara’s First Full-Scale Climbing Gym Reaches Major Milestone
For Immediate Release Contact: Emilia Guildemeister, West Coast Regional Director emilia@thepadclimbing.org Decade-Long Effort to Open Santa Barbara’s First Full-Scale Climbing Gym Reaches Major Milestone SANTA BARBARA, CA (March 27, 2023) – After more than ten years of navigating real estate setbacks, permit challenges, and a global pandemic, The Pad Climbing