Inner Peaks Matthews

Families and students, be sure to stop by the gym before 9/8 to snag our Back to School offer—exclusively for you! Enjoy a $0 join fee for families and students in honor of heading back to school! 🎉

In person offer only + students must present a valid student ID to receive the offer*

🚨 PAUSE!!!!!!!!!

We’ve gotta give a huge shoutout (and a bittersweet goodbye) to Aidan. 👇

If you’ve climbed at South End over the past 2+ years, chances are you’ve pulled on one of his thoughtful, powerful, and downright unforgettable sets. 💪 Aidan has been an incredible part of our setting team, always raising the bar and bringing creativity to the walls.

Now, he’s off to his next adventure—transitioning into the world of carpentry. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re stoked to cheer him on as he takes this big leap forward.

Thank you, Aidan, for all the hard work, passion, and psyche you’ve poured into Inner Peaks. You’ll always be part of the IP family. 🙌

We've got some news coming next week 👀🔥 Until then, check out the latest blog, "How Watching Others Climb Can Boost Your Climbing Motivation"

You ever been at the gym or watching a comp, and someone finally sticks the move that’s been shutting everyone down? Suddenly, it’s like the floodgates open. The next person sends, and then the next. The crowd gets louder and everyone’s more hyped. Somehow you even feel stronger by just being in the gym! That’s adrenaline and the great thing about sports! If you’re looking for a climbing motivation boost, sometimes all it takes is watching someone else send.

Read more: https://innerpeaks.com/how-watching-others-climb-can-boost-your-climbing-motivation/

Sendships...yep. We just did that. 🥰

It's not too late to get a DWS trip on the books at the NRG!

Remember, climbing is more than just sending routes—it's a gateway to reconnecting with the natural world. Whether you're scaling rock faces, exploring new trails, or simply relaxing in a hammock with friends beneath the tree canopy, these moments matter.

Sure, conditions might not be perfect for projecting in the heat, but that's not what it's really about. The best adventures happen when you're surrounded by the right people, sharing laughs and making memories together. Don't let summer slip away—start planning something epic before the season ends! Your future self will thank you for prioritizing adventure and connection with nature and friends. 😊

HUGE NEWS 👇

South End is looking fresher than ever & all bouldering is NOW OPEN! Come climb 😉

REMINDER: The mezzanine will be reserved for an event tonight from 6pm-8:30pm

Thanks for hanging in there with us through these renovations!

Leftover Summer Camp Tees = Future Camper Scholarships!

We’ve got a limited batch of IP Summer Camp shirts (youth sizes) up for grabs. Snag one for just $15 and know that 100% of proceeds go toward funding camp tuition for 2026 campers.

Do good. Look good. Support the next generation of crushers. ✨

Available now at South End—get yours before they’re gone!

South End pad replacement is in full swing! 🛠️ We’re a few days in and things are moving along nicely—thanks for hanging in there as we cross the finish line soon. 💪

And hey, QCBB 8 competitors: don’t forget to swing by South End by the end of August to claim your prizes! 🎉 Final results have been emailed out (check that spam folder 👀).

Meet Nathan – Facility Manager at Inner Peaks Matthews! 🧗‍♂️

Nathan has been in the climbing industry for 4 years and has worn just about every hat you can think of—
💥 Coaching beginner to comp to para-climbing
🎉 Running birthday parties
🧠 Managing youth teams
📋 Leading the Matthews facility as Manager

Right now, he’s most excited about bringing climbing to the masses and developing a team that creates a space people love coming back to.

“The best part of the job? Watching young kids discover climbing and fall in love with it for life. It’s a beautiful thing when your passion becomes your career.”

Olivia just being Olivia and absolutely CRUSHING 😮‍💨

You know when the ladders are up...it's going down.

Setters have been absolutely COOKIN' lately 😎

🌈 Q***R CLIMB NIGHT REMINDER!
Our monthly meetups are still going strong—come climb, connect, and celebrate community with us! 🧗‍♀️✨

✅ Discounted daypasses + gear
✅ A vibrant, inclusive crew
✅ Events at both South End & NoDa
✅ Ongoing updates via our community Discord

📍 Happening every month:
📅 2nd Friday @ NoDa | 7–9PM
📅 Last Tuesday @ South End | 7–8PM

Whether it's your first time or your 10th, you're always welcome here 💕