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Hispanic Heritage Month At Sender One
Written by Kadisha Aburub Hispanic Heritage Month was first introduced in June of 1968 as a week-long commemoration of contributions from the Hispanic community. It then was extended to a month-long celebration starting on September 15th. Among the community...
Sender One Westwood: 1929 to Now
Written by Hailey McFelia & Khristina RheadAs we prepare for the opening of our newest Sender One gym, we wanted to take the time to tell you about the historic building that Sender One Westwood will call home. The building was originally designed by Russell...
Goodbye Summer, Hello Send-Off: A Guide to Summer Send-Off ’23
Written by Kadisha Aburub & Edited by Alexandra Erdman Just yesterday, it feels like January was here. And now … summer is slowly coming to its end. *sadness* Join us in saying farewell to summer with the ultimate competition! Our annual Summer Send-Off...
Staff Appreciation Month
Written by Hailey McFelia & Eric Ho | Cover Photo by Vex MediaHere at Sender One we love creating memorable experiences and that wouldn’t be possible without our staff. There are so many pieces to this puzzle we call Sender One. Most of our members get to know our...
Sender One Youth Climbing Team: National Champions
Written by Kadisha AburubA week ago, our Youth Programs' Competition Team made Sender One history by sending 24 athletes to compete and showcase their skills on the National stage. 24 athletes is the most that Sender One has ever sent to Nationals. To add to that,...
Care for the Crag: Pirate’s Cove
Written by Hailey McFeliaCare for the Crag: Pirate's Cove Cleanup & Picnic!Sunday’s Crag Cleanup was originally scheduled during a heatwave, with 120 people RSVP’d. We lucked out with a lovely overcast morning and a turnout that wasn’t going to overwhelm the...
Honoring Disability Pride Month
Written by Eric Ho Climbing is for everyone, including those with disabilities. Adaptive climbing is also called paraclimbing, and we here at Sender One are striving to make our gyms accessible for everyone. Sender One community member Jenny Choi recalls when Sender...
Sender One Turns 10!
For the past decade, Sender One has created unforgettable experiences for many climbers, new and seasoned. With three gyms up and running and more on the way (4 to be exact!), it is incredible to share such inclusive spaces for friends and family to gather while...
Sender One Aliso Viejo
Well hello, Sender One Aliso Viejo!Y'all ready for this?! We are thrilled to share the exciting news of our newest addition, Sender One Aliso Viejo! This marks our 7th gym and 4th full-service location, situated in the heart of South Orange County. We look forward to...
Pride in Climbing
Written by Kadisha Aburub & Eric Ho, Edited by Crystal Tan It’s PRIDE month. Everywhere you turn, you will likely see a rainbow somewhere. Although it's exciting to see the world embrace our community, navigating the relationship with where we stand within that...
Honoring the Significance of Juneteenth
Written by Kadisha Aburub, Edited by Crystal Tan Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19th. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger recited federal...
Mental Health in Climbing: Keep Climbing
Written by Hailey McFelia, Edited by Katherine Ku In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we, here at Sender One wanted to start a conversation about mental health in climbing. We all know working out is great for our overall moods and brain chemicals, but there...