We have included a people counter, so you can easily monitor the capacity of the gym. We hope this helps you plan your visit! No reservations are required to climb or paddle at GadRock.
Taylor Hutchens
Front Desk and Creative Marketing
A Leo. One of the loudest people to set foot in the gym, but her bubbly personality will always keep you smiling.
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~Bio written by Rhiana Welch
Dillon Machen
Routesetter, Coach
Dubbed our "best climber with the biggest ego." From his startup hold business to consistently losing the golf cart keys (aw nuts :/ ), there's never a dull moment with Dillon.
~Bio written by Chloe Ledford
Clay Pilgrim
Routesetter, Front Desk
TBA
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~Bio written by Luke Kilgro
Benji Starzl
Front Desk
TBA
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~Bio written by Teryn Schwind
Teryn Schwind
Head Routesetter
From baking to painting to stealing your project - a true renaissance woman. Guiness world record for smelliest climbing shoes.
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~Bio written by Joey Hudson
Josh Reyes
Ambassador, Routesetter, Coach
He has probably climbed longer than you've been alive. Beta? Who needs it, when you're fueled by his wife's chicken salad. All around good guy, even better climber.
~Bio written by Eric Johnson
Jay Watson
Ambassador, Routesetter, Coach
Jay Watson is a world class competitor, one of many locals who helped Horse Pens 40 get started in bouldering and is obviously one of the best boulderers in the world.
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~Bio written by Mike Shultz circa 2008
Madelon Machen
Front Desk Associate
A silent crusher! You will not catch her bragging about her latest send. Loves all things fluffy and owns more stuffed animals than she should.
~Bio written by Carrie Machen
Olivia Reynolds
Front Desk Associate
You know she is working if you hear Taylor Swift playing over the speaker. One of the sweetest people you'll ever meet and her funny stories will keep you laughing,
​~Bio written by Taylor
Anya Daguman
Front Desk Associate
TBA
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~Bio written by Olivia Reynolds
Nathan Starzl
Front Desk Associate
Tall. Curly hair. Soccer
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~Bio written by Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Retail Sales Manager, Instructor, Comedian
He is slightly obsessed with his FJ, monthly tattoos, and beating people in Words with Friends. What his hair looks like is a mystery because you will always find him in a hat.
~Bio written by Maggie Grizzard
Luke Kilgro
Front Desk
TBA
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~Bio written by Reid Tumlin
Kate Wilson
Owner, Group Fitness Instructor, Financial Director
Devoted wife and mom of 2, Co-owner of GadRock. You will often find her coaching a fitness class or running like a gazelle around Gadsden training for her next race like the energizer bunny sporting a huge smile on her face.
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~Bio written by Valerie Ulrich
Carrie Machen
Owner, SUP Guide, Coach, Director of all things awesome
Professional life juggler, dream pursuer, knee abuser and beer connoisseur with a contagious laugh! She opened a climbing gym to support her Mexican food addiction with the side benefit of changing the community. Tacos for life!
~Bio written by Josh Reyes