WILMINGTON ROCK GYM

Shannon

Shannon's love of travel landed her in Wilmington, where she was thrilled to find WRG. Shannon harnessed her teaching expertise while working at Ramstein Outdoor Recreation in Germany. She has also taught scuba diving and ice diving. She now travels in her van and helps out at the gym when she's in town.

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General Manager, Tech Support

Hannah

Hannah started climbing when she was 18 and living in Colorado. Her love of the water landed her in Wilmington where she found her new climbing home at Wilmington Rock Gym. Now she uses her bubbly personality and love for climbing to inspire our next generation of climbers in the Young Aspiring Climbers program. She also enjoys teaching the Intro to Top Roping Course and is learning to set routes. When she's not at the gym you can probably find her doing yoga on the beach.

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Manager, Climbing Wall Instructor, Youth Instructor, Coach, Route Setter

Cody

Cody's love for rock-climbing, particularly on Southern Sandstone, began over a decade ago in Eastern Kentucky.  He strives to keep people stoked about climbing while helping them reach their full fitness potential. Cody views coaching as an outlet to give back to the community, where he looks forward to being part of the growing climbing culture here in Coastal North Carolina. Cody is an AMGA certified Climbing Wall Instructor, USAclimbing Level 1 route setter, W.F.R, and Leave No Trace Master Educator.

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Head Route Setter, Head Climbing Coach, Climbing Wall Instructor

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Zack

Zack discovered his passion for climbing after getting shot twice in Afghanistan and medically retiring from the Marine Corps. He loves to share his stoke for all things climbing- especially trad and ice climbing! Zack believes in the sense of purpose the mountains can offer us and the adventure it can bring to our lives. He loves taking climbing trips with his wife and daughter and cherishes any opportunity to introduce new climbers to the outdoors. When he’s not in the gym or at the crag, Zack is helping to train the next generation of Marines as a civilian contractor for the Department of Defense.

AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

Wilderness First Responder

Paradox Sports- Adaptive Climbing Facilitator

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Outdoor Guide, Climbing Wall Instructor, Front Desk Staff

Cordelia

Cordelia is from Northern Virginia, but moved to Wilmington to study at the University of North Carolina with a major in Biology and a minor in Oceanography. She first got into climbing 2 years ago, when she was in her first year of college, and has loved it ever since. She loves sharing her passion of climbing with her students in the YAC classes she coaches. When she’s not climbing, Cordelia loves outdoor activities such as backpacking in the mountains, hiking, SCUBA diving.
 

Youth Instructor, Climbing Wall Assistant, Coach, Front Desk Staff

Wade

Wade developed his love for climbing in one of WRG's Summer Clinics in 2019. He is now on the Climbing Team and a staff member. He assists with the Young Aspiring Climbers classes and is a staff belayer for events.

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Climbing Wall Assistant, Assistant Instructor

Ben

Ben attended a Young Aspiring Climbers class in 2021 and fell in love with climbing. He is now on the WRG Climbing Team and a member of our staff. He also assists with the Young Aspiring Climbers classes.

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Climbing Wall Assistant, Assistant Instructor, Preteam Coach, Youth Instructor, Assistant Route Setter

Calloway

Calloway was born and raised in Wilmington. His love for sports in high school eventually brought him to the Wilmington Rock Gym in 2023. Ever since, he hasn't been able to stay away. He strives to learn as much as he can about rock climbing from those around him, and has a passion for helping others learn about it as well. When he isn't at the WRG, he is pursuing his biology degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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Climbing Wall Assistant, Front Desk Staff

Lane

Lane found his love for climbing when he and his brothers decided to try it out on a Sunday the Steelers were a bad football team. He has been addicted to the walls since. Lane loves any outdoor activity and is passionate for adventure.

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Climbing Wall Assistant