Gratitude & Gains – Thankful for the Climb

This time of year always makes us slow down a bit. The temps drop, the good friction shows up, and suddenly everyone’s talking about projects again. It’s also a good reminder to look around and appreciate what we’ve got, not just the climbs we’ve sent, but the people and places that make the whole journey worth it.

Thankful for Our Climbing Community

If you’ve spent any time at Basecamp, you already know this: climbers are a pretty special bunch.
Someone’s always psyched for your send, even if it’s your 300th attempt and you’re cursing the last hold like it personally offended you. People beta-spray when you ask, stay quiet when you want to figure it out yourself, and somehow always remember the problem you were working last week.

We joke about “stranger spotters,” but truthfully, we trust each other fast in this sport. And that’s something to be grateful for. Finding a community where everyone wants you to win? That’s rare.

Thankful to Live in a Place With Real Rock Right Outside

Not to brag, but… we kind of have it good here.
Access to granite, volcanic boulders, long approaches, short after-work circuits, all of it. It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to live in a place where the outdoor lifestyle isn’t something you schedule once a season. It’s just what people do here.

And every session outside makes the inside stuff feel different. You learn patience. You learn how to stay cool when something that “should be easy” isn’t. And you learn to laugh when you punt off the finish jug for absolutely no reason. That’s outdoor climbing in a nutshell.

Thankful for the Climb, Not Just the Sends

Sure, topping out is fun. But most of us secretly love the grind. The flailing, the “almost” burns, the random breakthrough that happens on a warm-up day you didn’t expect to go hard.

Getting stronger every year is great, but celebrating the process is even better.
The real gains? They usually show up quietly.
A better headspace. A move that used to feel impossible suddenly clicking. Trusting your feet a little more. Falling with intention instead of fear.

Being thankful for the climb itself, not just the finish, is part of what keeps us all coming back.

Thankful for the Gym That Holds It All Together

And honestly? We’re thankful for Basecamp, too.
Gyms might look like just plywood and plastic from the outside, but anyone who climbs knows they’re way more than that. They’re hangout spots, training homes, after-school chaos zones, therapy sessions, and where half our friendships start.

We see people grow here, literally and figuratively. Kids who start on the auto-belays are suddenly doing their first comp. Adults who came in “just to try climbing once” are now sending V-whatever and talking training cycles. Members celebrate their wins together and laugh off their whips together.

It’s cool to be part of that. It’s something we’re genuinely grateful for.

Gratitude, Every Season

So as Thanksgiving rolls in, we’re feeling extra grateful for the rock, the gym, the people, and the weird little “climbing life” we all share. Whether you’re projecting outside, cruising the auto-belays, or just here for the vibes, thanks for being part of this community.

Seriously. We’re thankful for you.
And we’re thankful we get to climb alongside you — season after season.