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Some highlight memories from last season. Couldn’t be more excited about this season!

Go Birds by @mattsets

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25 days ago

PRE-SEASON CAMP ’26

Another camp in the history books!

It still feels wild to think that we’ve been doing this for five straight years.

Every year, the goal has been to give athletes an environment where they can challenge themselves, learn, and experience the demands of competition before the season begins.

I’m incredibly proud of how everyone showed up this year—psyched, willing to be challenged, and ready to learn.

Training camps take a lot of behind-the-scenes work, and none of this happens without a great team.

Huge thank you to @seawiio, @hoyt.austin, and @mattsets for bringing their experience, energy, and ideas to the weekend and helping make this year’s camp the best one yet.

And thank you to @tufasboulderlounge for being an excellent host and giving us a space to bring it all together.

Five years down.
We’re just getting started.

📸: @drewsconcepts taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @mattsets

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a month ago

GUEST SETTER SPOTLIGHT - MATT WHITEMAN

Meet the mind behind Tufas’ hardest comp boulders — Matt Whiteman! A USAC level 2 route-setter who brings loads of psych and experience to our setting team!

🔥Favorite Movement Style to Set:
Matt loves crafting moves that make you cut feet in ways that are as technical as they are tricky.

🔥Route-Setting Philosophy:
“My philosophy typically revolves around the idea of better, not stronger. I like when physical requirements are lower than skill/technical requirements.”

So don’t expect only burly dynos—expect boulders that demand thought, tension, and precision.

We are thrilled to have Matt on our setting staff for this year’s Pre-Season Bouldering Camp!

📍Tufas Boulder Lounge, Philadelphia, PA
🗓️August 29th & 30th, 9 am - 4 pm

Secure your spot now through the link in the bio —limited spots remain! taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @mattsets

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2 months ago

PRE-SEASON BOULDERING CAMP 2026

One month away from Primal’s 5th annual training camp!

Built for youth competitors U13 and older, this two-day intensive is designed to prepare athletes for the demands of the 2026/27 competition season.

Athletes will participate in:
🔥 Mock Competition Rounds
🔥 Movement Workshops
🔥 Competition Mindset & Tactical Development Sessions

By the end of the weekend, athletes will have:
🔥Deeper understanding of competition movement
🔥 Experience under realistic competition pressure
🔥 Personalized feedback on performance and training
🔥Confidence before the first USAC event

🗓️ August 29-30 (Saturday & Sunday)
📍 Tufas Boulder Lounge
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Train alongside motivated competitors and gain the experience, confidence, and preparation needed to start the season strong.

Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality training environment.

REGISTRATION IS LIVE — LINK IN BIO taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @mattsets

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3 months ago

Spring break in Montreal. Climbing is fun, cool people are better! taken in Montreal, Quebec by @mattsets

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6 months ago

One of my favorites as of late and it’s too long to post in a story, so enjoy my annual reel by @mattsets

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7 months ago

Roughly from the last 3-400 days

Ft. Emory @maya.x.climbs @abarak22 @taylorswift by @mattsets

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a year ago

2025 nationals.

It’s all mental.

I can’t really explain how proud of this girl I am. Grateful to be a part of it all.

U17, here we come. by @mattsets

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a year ago

GUEST SETTER SPOTLIGHT - MATT WHITEMAN

Meet the mind behind Tufas’ hardest comp boulders — Matt Whiteman! A USAC level 2 route-setter who brings loads of psych and experience to our setting team!

🔥Favorite Movement Style to Set:
Matt loves crafting moves that make you cut feet in ways that are as technical as they are tricky.

🔥Route-Setting Philosophy:
“My philosophy typically revolves around the idea of better, not stronger. I like when physical requirements are lower than skill/technical requirements.”

So don’t expect only burly dynos—expect boulders that demand thought, tension, and precision.

🔥Fun Fact:
🔹Matt is Taylor Swift’s future husband.

We are thrilled to have Matt on our setting staff for this year’s Pre-Season Bouldering Camp!

📍The Gravity Vault, Radnor, PA
🗓️August 30th & 31st, 9 am - 4 pm

Secure your spot now through the link in the bio —limited spots remain! taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @mattsets

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a year ago

Some things were too hard, some things were too easy. Everything was gas.

Huge thanks to the team for all of their hard work!
@climbing.does.not.suck
@dinodayliddick
@matthewclimbs
@dirtbag.dre
@andy__danger
And Matt Dizon by @mattsets

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2 years ago

Moves from around the gym (Ft. Emory, @bestb0i, @abarak22, and @joby.climbs)

TPD isn’t my fav, but has some heaters. by @mattsets

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2 years ago

Chalk not recommended by @mattsets

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3 years ago