2-9-26 — My 2nd indoor auto-belay climb - Route: White 5.8 (I think) - After: 2-hour top-rope class - Progress: Feeling more confident with belaying - On the wall: Surprisingly confident overall, but had a brief shaky moment tonight - Photo idea: A top-down selfie would be cool, but not a priority - Focus: Keeping my neck safe is #1

This captures our mindset—and it’s part of our origin story (05-10-25). Reach Your Peak is more than apparel; it’s identity. It pairs naturally with climbing and mountaineering, but it’s built to carry into any arena where people are pushing for their peak.

Crucial guide decisions that prioritize the descent. In the mountains, the summit is optional. A safe return is the win. https://youtube.com/shorts/-7D0icg-6iM?si=1rktJI1JyKh1DgX6

Video from a fellow climber just to the right of where we were learning. https://youtu.be/4quN3jWFRTs?si=AnRPmL2v_dq6ee3s

I made this quick “Fundamentals of Ice Climbing” whiteboard after my first real ice climbing sessions. The biggest lesson wasn’t strength — it was composure: stay calm, stay focused. The classic beginner cadence (Tool–Tool–Foot–Foot) 1. Place/swing one tool (ice axe) solid 2. Place/swing the other tool solid 3. Kick one foot (crampon) to set it 4. Kick the other foot to set it➡️ Then stand up and repeat.