gp81ytc
faqs

  • What is GP81YTC?

    YTC is short for Youth Training Center.
    Our mission with this new endeavor is to provide a space where youth climbers can learn, grow, and explore their limits. The GP81 YTC will serve as a gathering place for our youth climbing community to come together and climb.

  • Is this space only for children?

    The YTC will primarily serve as a youth training facility. There will also be adult access during select days and hours.

  • What separates you from other programs?

    We’ve designed our space with the needs of youth climbers as the top priority. From the culture, the coaching, and to even the route setting, everything is designed to help the next generation of climbers and humans be the best version of themselves both in and out of the gym.

  • Do you have a minimum age requirement?

    Programs will begin at 9+. Our routesetting will be specifically designed with kid-sized bodies in mind.

  • Do I have to be on your team to climb there?

    No! We plan to offer day passes, private coaching access and team rentals.

  • What does my team membership include?

    Depending on your tier, between 1-3 coached practices every week, semi-individualized programming, facility access, and competition support.
    More info to come!

  • Will you have ropes?

    Only ones for jumping– our walls will be bouldering only.

  • Will you host competitions?

    Heck yes.
    We hope to host both the GP81 caliber competitions the NYC climbing community has come to know and love and USA Climbing youth events.

  • What will the routesetting at YTC be like?

    The routesetting at YTC will reflect the needs and requests of our team and guests.  We will have a combination of spray walls and fresh boulders regularly.

    Our routesetters will prioritize experimentation and instruction, enabling our coaches to also set, adjust boulders according to the specific needs of each athlete.

    And of course, to have some fun in the process!

  • Will you have a ping-pong table?

    This has been flagged as a priority.

  • Who's Involved?

    Head Coach Denis Gu

    Creative Director Zoe Sayetta

    We will be interviewing Assistant Coaches as soon as possible.

  • CAN I ASK A QUESTION?

    Drop us an email and we’ll respond when we can!

    hello@gp-81ytc.com