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Welcome Heartland Families!
The Pad Climbing is owned by a fellow Heartland Family and wanted to support your desires to access what could be life a changing experience of climbing! Please check out benefits you and your kids might experience with us! Heartland has currently approved: We also offer: How to get started:
First-Aid Kit Update: Naxalone for Overdose Prevention
We’re excited to share an important update regarding safety at The Pad Climbing! As part of our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our community, we’ve recently added naloxone to our first aid kit. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Your safety
Get a sneak peek 👀 at Santa Barbara construction!
SIGN UP FOR SB UPDATES! Eager for an update on our Santa Barbara gym build? How about a little tour? Check out the latest rendering of The Pad Santa Barbara from Walltopia! We are still on track for a 2024 opening, and have a lot more updates in the pipeline
Check out some #PadFam jams on our Spotify playlist!
Check out our employee-curated playlist on Spotify! Rock on! What are you listening to these days? Check out our Pad Crew Playlist, now on Spotify! When new team members onboard, we invite them to add their favorite song to our team list. Can you match the song with your favorite
Taking a belay test with us? Here’s what you need to know!
We’ve got the scoop on what we’re looking for in order to pass your belay test with flying colors. Taking a belay test at The Pad? Check out this handy dandy study guide (save a tree and print only if absolutely necessary, please). We will be asking you about: 3
FULL CIRCLE: The Pad Climbing Opens The BoardRoom in Santa Barbara, Recapturing Its Original Vision
An early holiday gift – we’re coming to Santa Barbara THIS SPRING!
The Pad is named a Hands-On Hero family-friendly workplace!
This November, The Pad Climbing was honored as a Hands-On Hero as one of San Luis Obispo County’s premiere family and child-friendly workplaces. Thank you to First 5 of San Luis Obispo County and to Central Coast Journal for your recognition! Helping people stay fit and healthy is The Pad’s
The Pad is a DIAMOND-level family-friendly workplace!
“If you create a culture of care that’s honest and practiced every day, your turnover goes way down, your internal trust goes way up, and everyone is happier.” – Kristin Horowitz, CEO This October, The Pad was honored with a Diamond-Level status for being one of San Luis Obispo County’s
The Pad Climbing is named 2022 Women-Owned Business of the Year by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Pad Climbing is named 2022 Women-Owned Business of the Year by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
