Meet the Team

I founded Freeklime to share my endless passion and enthusiasm for climbing. I’ve been climbing for 15 years and I love all of the climbing styles, from indoor bouldering to Alpinism, and everything in between. My role at Freeklime is to develop our brand, pursue business development opportunities and deliver world class bouldering in an inclusive setting.

I joined the Freeklime team upon the launch of the business and have been here ever since! My responsibility is to get the best out of the fantastic team around me and work alongside them to devise initiatives, social nights and events which all feed into the Freeklime community. As a member of the setting team, our job is to craft boulder problems which inspire creative climbing movement, while not compromising on safety and accessibility.

I have been at Freeklime for 4 years now, and i have a few job roles, my main job is to oversee the coaching and instructing at Freeklime Huddersfield to ensure we deliver the most inclusive and highest quality sessions possible. I'm also in charge of all the outdoor climbing sessions we are running over 2024, and finally I'm also health & safety and Safeguarding officer I work with Chris, Tiff and our Technical Advisor, Danny, to ensure the centre is as safe as possible for all you guys.

My name is Emily and I rekindled my love for climbing when I started bringing my daughter to classes at Freeklime way back in 2019. I joined the team in late 2022 and love meeting so many wonderful people every day, sharing bouldering with new and experienced climbers alike and working with an amazing team of friends. My favourite part of my role is teaching kids classes and seeing them grow into super cool climbers!

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Hey everyone, I'm Max. If you've already visited Freeklime York, you most likely have already seen me. I have been climbing for nearly 6 years now and before Freeklime York I was a regular at our sister gym in Huddersfield. After gaining a good rapport with Chris, I snagged myself a job as team leader of York and am part of the in-house setting team! I'm very passionate about climbing and strive to grow a strong community at Freeklime York and introduce as many people as possible into this amazing sport! 

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Hello, I'm Lucy! I joined Freeklime when we opened in 2023, after finishing my undergrad in York. I first started bouldering whilst at college, but my love for it really developed during my time at uni (climbing was always much better than revising anyway!). It's been one of the best things for both my physical and mental health as the wall has always felt like such a safe space to be and the vibes are always on point. I'm so keen to be a part of such a welcoming community that'll allow me to develop my own skills as a climber and coach.

My name is Hannah, and I first found my love of climbing when I moved to York for University. I found Freeklime as it opened in 2023 and joined the team in July that year! I have a background in trampoline coaching and continue to develop my coaching skills in the climbing world, so I am usually found teaching one of our many classes. I love being able to pass on a love for the sport all whilst pretending to be pirates, monkeys and dinosaurs!

Hi my name is Joseph! I joined the Freeklime team in October of 2023 after finding my passion for climbing about a year before then. As a new climber, I really enjoyed the feeling of community and encouragement that Freeklime gave me. Being able to pass this on to new and experienced climbers and share the love for this amazing sport is by far my favourite thing about my role. On top of that, who doesn’t love a good game of shark attack?

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Hey there! I'm Chloe, your friendly climbing coach here at Freeklime. With six years of experience, I've been helping climbers reach new heights since 2018. Joining the Freeklime family in June 2023 was like finding my second home – the warm atmosphere and supportive community make every day feel like a climb with friends. While I thrive on indoor comp-style boulders, my heart belongs to outdoor adventures, especially in the magical bouldering paradise of Fontainebleau. Let's embark on an exciting journey together, whether you're scaling walls or chasing outdoor thrills!

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Hey there, I'm Dan! I started bouldering at Freeklime in2021 and immediately fell in love with the place. I really felt welcomed into the community, which meant that along with growing in confidence as a climber I also had a lot more fun! Fortunately, after months of dropping hints, I was adopted as part of the amazing team at Huddersfield in June 2023 and can comfortably say it's the best job I've ever had. I enjoy supporting our vibrant community, and especially helping beginner climbers of all ages to find their footing and level up. 

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Hiya! I’m Ea, I’ve been climbing at Freeklime York since it opened in 2023and joined the team here in June of 2024!

I had only been climbing for a few months before I visited Freeklime for the first time and I was immediately captivated by how enthusiastic and friendly the team were. I now have the joy of being able to hopefully share that same experience with others. 

I love welcoming in new people to this sport of ours in the hopes they’ll love it as much as I do! 

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Hi, I’m Nathan. After a rewarding 12-year career in emergency medicine and teaching, I opted for a new career path in 2023. Building on a personal passion for climbing and a background that includes yoga teaching, I have jumped in at the deep end with the role of a climbing coach. I have found my home with Freeklime, where I am dedicated to empowering climbers by helping them discover their strengths, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and gain confidence.

Hi I'm Em!

When I'm not recovering from injury I've been known to climb, on occasion. What started as tagging along to a birthday party 15 years ago has now turned into a lifelong love and passion for what I'm convinced is the best sport to exist. 

I've been coming to Freeklime York since it opened and despite popular beliefs do love this place for reasons separate from its training board! Since joining the team in October I've cemented my passion for helping others further their climbing ability both mentally and physically, and am psyched on helping anyone realise their short and long term climbing goals. Feel free to join me in falling off board projects anytime!

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