New alliance marks a first for the 11-year-old climbing gym
Manager of the Phoenix's Austin chapter Erin Wackerla and Austin Bouldering Project General Manager Charles Morris at ABP's Westgate location.An 11-year-old import from the Pacific Northwest, the ABP franchise quickly evolved into a fixture of the local rock climbing scene, partnering with organizations across the city to cultivate an inclusive space for exercise and connection.
A couple years into climbing with the Dallas chapter, the Phoenix reached out to Wackerla about funding to head a new program in Austin. “I was like: ‘I'm there. Get me there. Right now,’” she recalled. Now calling Austin’s branch of the Phoenix “one of the most impactful chapters in the nation,” Wackerla credits its success to sponsorships that help them maintain their catalog of events at no cost to members. “They allow us to break down barriers to accessing these amazing life-affirming activities, like rock climbing, for people that might not otherwise be able to access them, because a lot of our folks are early in recovery and may not be on both feet quite yet.
Already open to the sober-curious, lead volunteer Paul Ren found the group when he first arrived in Austin, despite not being in search of support for active recovery. “I'm doing the volunteering because I like their community,” said Ren. “And I enjoy being around them, and I also like to pay back for what they have done for me.”
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