Darren first began climbing when he crawled out of his crib. At four years old, he entered his first rock climbing facility, and began competing at 12.
Most of Darren's time is taken up by training and competing, and he's recently expanded his climbing to the outdoor community. He believes that his hard work and training will not only lea
Darren first began climbing when he crawled out of his crib. At four years old, he entered his first rock climbing facility, and began competing at 12.
Most of Darren's time is taken up by training and competing, and he's recently expanded his climbing to the outdoor community. He believes that his hard work and training will not only lead to success in competitions, but also to long term achievement and fulfillment on real rocks.
Darren competes nationally and internationally as a member of the US Team in all three climbing disciplines: Bouldering, Speed, and Sport. He has been coaching and mentoring many of his fellow athletes and takes pride in having found a way to balance his own training with that of those he works with. Athletes with whom Darren has worked
Darren competes nationally and internationally as a member of the US Team in all three climbing disciplines: Bouldering, Speed, and Sport. He has been coaching and mentoring many of his fellow athletes and takes pride in having found a way to balance his own training with that of those he works with. Athletes with whom Darren has worked have gone on to podium in regional, divisional, national and international competitions. He works with all ages and abilities, including professional climbers and ninja warriors.
US Team
Pan American Champion
Silver Medalist at Collegiate World Championships (University of Utah)
Coach