EVERY CLIMBER IS DIFFERENT. SO WHY ARE SO MANY TRAINING PROGRAMS THE SAME?

Training Designed for You, Your Goals, and Your Equipment.

COULD YOUR TRAINING BE MORE EFFECTIVE?


…You’re bouncing between training programs, unsure that you’re making progress toward your climbing goals. 

…You see short-term improvement, but every season seems to start off like the last.

…You wish you could get more out of a shorter training session. 

…You’d benefit from a coach to help you stay consistent, build the ideal plan for you, or learn new skills.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, KEEP READING.

OUR CUSTOM TRAINED ATHLETES GET RESULTS THAT SHOW UP ON THE ROCK

Every climber has different physical, mental, and technical abilities. What helped your partner, friend, or mentor progress might not work for you. 

Sure, you can download any cookie-cutter training plan, but where do you go when you have questions or need to progress past hangboarding? 

…And how about movement skills? 

Much of the work we do is skill based, so you can apply your growing strength strategically—and stay on the wall. 

Why Do We Need Custom Training Plans?

Climber A and Climber B have both red pointed a dozen 12a routes, and both want to progress to the next level. Climber A can’t do a single pull-up, while Climber B can do ten.

Though they have similar goals, these climbers need very different training plans to reach those goals. Variations like this—and everything in-between—are common in a complex sport like climbing.

Climber A is great at vertical climbing and using their feet, but struggles on cruxes; Climber B boulders hard but struggles with endurance and moving efficiently.

how it works…

  1. Holistic Assessment:

    An objective strength and movement assessment determine areas of physical and technical need. Then we meet with you to discuss your climbing and training experience, equipment, and more. The result? A comprehensive plan tailored to your climbing goals.

  2. Regular Check - ins:

    Access your workout, record form videos, and receive weekly feedback at your fingertips on TrueCoach. Skip the planning headache, the am-I-doing-this-right uncertainty, and reduce injury risk with a coach’s support.

  3. Improvement You Can Track:

    No longer guess at your progress. See your strength go up by the numbers, and hear from your coach exactly how your hard work will pay off on the rock later.

Imagine what a custom training plan could mean for your climbing. You don’t have to do this alone.

Investment: $267/month (3 month min)

  • Karly Rager, MS, CSCS, SPI

    Karly founded Project Direct in 2020. She has climbed numerous 5.13 routes, with redpoints up to 5.13c. Passionate about the mental aspects of climbing, Karly focuses on how cognitive strategies influence progression and performance.

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  • Casey Elliott, MS, CPT

    With extensive coaching experience across all climbing disciplines, Casey has successfully sent 8a routes in sport, trad, and bouldering. His expertise in movement coaching has made an invaluable contribution to Project Direct’s approach.

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  • Patrick Cooke, CPT

    With over 20 years of experience, multiple first ascents, and WI6 climbs under his belt, his legendary achievements in the mountains speak for themselves. His deep wisdom of the frozen world is an invaluable resource for his athletes.

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  • Dana Taylor, CPT

    Dana will show you how training & movement coaching will make a huge difference on those roof cracks and trad routes. She’ll help you unlock the power of gym training to elevate your trad climbing—and you might get more stoked than ever!

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TESTIMONIALS

“Project Direct totally changed my idea of what I thought was possible for my own climbing progression! Karly keenly identified weaknesses and wrote wonderfully structured sessions. I have seen my strength, technique, and climbing ability grow massively just in the past 12 weeks - I even flashed my first 5.12a on gear, in no small part due to Karly's training program! If you are trying to decide to enroll in one of Project Direct's programs - DO IT!”

- OLIVIA WETZEL

“Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you as my first climbing coach and what a difference your coaching has made for my climbing since working with you. I always dreaded having a ‘training programm’ and never followed through because it was always so cumbersome. Your coaching and training plans are so deceptively simple, but have made massive shifts in my mindset, power, and abilities. I appreciate you so much. Thanks for making a difference."

- PIER WU

“My favorite part of the program was having Karly design all of my workouts - there was no effort required on my part to figure out what I was doing every week. I just had to show up and get it done. The biggest difference I can see is the improvements in areas that have traditionally been my weaknesses. She specifically targeted power and overhanging terrain for me and the improvements have been incredible. If you’re on the fence about working with Project Direct, I’d ask how important is climbing to you and are you willing to make an investment in yourself to improve? For me, it was an easy yes and I can’t wait to work with Karly again!”

- BRITTANY DRAYCOTT

“I went from having done a couple of 12a Routes to redpointing a 12d in just a few weeks working with Karly.”

- TANiA CURIEL

FAQS

  • 100% yes. Since this program is written for you specifically, we will work to find out a safe and effective way to have a very successful first training cycle! So stoked for you!

  • Add your name to the waitlist & new athlete intake form. This is also located at the top navigation bar. If you sound like a good fit, we will reach out and set up a free, 30-min call with you and the coach you would like to meet. These calls have no obligation, but if you are stoked to join our roster after the call, you will have the option to do with with a small deposit (2-3 month wait time on average).

  • That depends on your goals and you as a human being. Our coaches have a breath of outdoor climbing experience bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, comp climbing, ice climbing, and alpine climbing. Having a conversation with a coach is a great place to start. Check out our coach pages above and shoot an email over to whoever you would like to meet and work with.

    *Please note that coach availability varies. The best method is to send an email to get the conversation started.

  • If you are a good fit for custom training, we will do everything within our power to make it work for you. Reach at to Karly @projectdirect_coaching or at karly@projectdirectcoaching.com and we can make a plan that works for you!