meet Zach.
Zach has been climbing since 2003, and coaching since 2009. in this time he has climbed all over the United States and internationally, competed in national competition, taught climbing at the University of Minnesota, started a school for rock climbing with some friends, and a small gym for people who want to try really hard. as a coach he has worked with multiple national and world cup competitors, as well as many accomplished outdoor climbers.
he lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife Emily and their dog Hondo.
coach Zach Bramel
(he/him)
from your origin story to your daily routine, your motivations and limitations are diverse. Zach’s approach is to learn the whole picture of each athlete and to address their individual needs with individualized solutions. more on Zach’s coaching philosophy here.
each athlete is unique.