Simon Moore

Simon, the founder of Vertical Ascents, is an experienced climber and coach with over 30 years of dedicated involvement in the sport. His journey began in the Mourne Mountains of Ireland, where he first discovered…

Louie Allen

Louie joined Vertical Ascents in 2021, building his coaching practice on top of a background in mountain guiding and university adventure education.  As a self-coached climber attempting to balance demanding guiding…

Jacquelyn Moore

Jacquelyn has been a driving force behind Vertical Ascents since the beginning. In our programs, she merges two of her passions; movement and the mind.  With a passion for climbing that began in New York City in the early 2000s, Jackie…

Hannes Peschka

Hannes, a newcomer to climbing coaching, is currently in our Coach Development Program. He brings a fresh perspective rooted in his passion for climbing, a diverse academic background from the University of…

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