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May 2020

June 1 Reopening to Member Reservations!

Announced just hours ago, by Governor Phil Scott, Petra Cliffs will be allowed to reopen effective June 1st! ...

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Staff Spotlight: Pat Strobel

Originally from outside Philly, Pat moved to Vermont to go to school at UVM. He thinks the support that the community shows to one another is really special. On and off the wall it is clear that people care for one another. He's grateful to be a part…

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Member Spotlight: Renee Hamblin

My name is Renee. I recently finished my Masters at UVM, [...]. I love to play outside, soak dried beans, engage in goofs, and start many projects -- sometimes even finish a few!

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Staff Spotlight: Demery Coppola

Meet Demery Coppola. She'll ask you questions for days! From Connecticut originally, she's going into her final year as St. Michaels College and has taken the initiative to be a large part of their Adventure Sports Center program! 

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Member Spotlight: Ricky Ortiz

Meet Ricky Ortiz. You may have seen him in the gym climbing 5.10+ with only his right arm after he dislocated his left elbow. Join him to climb his favorite overhung routes or have a nice conversation between climbs. 

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#GivingTuesdayNow for our Health Care Workers

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow day and we're encouraging our community to gift a membership at 50% off, and with our additional support, to a Health Care Worker you may know and as a way to say THANK YOU for all you do! Click here to support your…

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Community Will Help Sustain Us :)

Recently we were interviewed by the Climbing Business Journal in their "Behind The Closures" series about some of the unique challenges Petra Cliffs (and climbing gyms in general) have faced with COVID-19. Take a second and read how Petra Cliffs ...

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