Steve was introduced to rock climbing through the Boy Scouts when he was 13, beginning his life long passion for this exhilarating and freeing sport. From writing school reports on trad climbing to becoming CWI certified to pursuing AMGA certifications, Steve is always continuing his education in this ever evolving industry. Since being hired part time at Upper Limits in the fall of 2016, Steve quickly started working his way up the company ranks holding a variety of positions, which prepared him for the role of Gym Manager. One of Steve’s biggest passions is adaptive climbing, where he enforces the fact that “anyone can climb!” When he’s not out seeking the next great climbing destination, Steve loves backpacking, kayaking, and mountain biking.

Jake grew up in St. Charles Missouri right outside of St. Louis. He has always been a creative and outgoing guy with lots of experience in video editing. Jake started climbing in May 2022 and hit the ground running! Jake fell in love with the Upper Limits gym and when he saw the marketing position open up he swooped in on it! Jake graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and a Minor in Studio Arts. Jake enjoys climbing, music, being outside, and just having a great time. Jake is still learning a lot about becoming a climber but the future looks bright here at Upper Limits!

Andy was born and raised in Bloomington-Normal and was introduced to climbing at Upper Limits in May 2022. The combination of puzzle-solving and being a great way to exercise really clicked! He loves how climbing constantly pushes him intellectually and physically, as well as how uplifting and open Upper Limits’ community is. When he’s not climbing, Andy enjoys going on adventures to new places with his wife and dog, entertaining folks on his gaming streams, and enjoying new hobbies.

Spencer is a dedicated setter and coach who has been climbing since he could walk! He has competed in Youth Nationals, Open Nationals and USA Team Tryouts. Some of his proudest accomplishments are rope climbing up to 15a and bouldering up to v14 in addition to being top 3 in Moon Board rankings. He specializes in teaching advanced climbing techniques and strength training for both boulder and rope climbing.

Dasia has been climbing for 5+ years and it all started at Upper Limits. She loves outdoor activities, music, and obviously climbing. Dasia started working at our Chesterfield location as a front desk staff. Afterwards, she became the head coach of Upper Limits Fundamentals climbing team and then moved her way up to being the head coach for our Advanced climbing team. She is now excited to announce another promotion as she becomes a part of the full-time management team at Upper Limits Maryland Heights. Daisa is excited to see what the future holds and wants to keep pushing the limits of climbing.

Holly was born outside of Chattanooga, TN. She spent a lot of her youth on her grandparents farm and has fond memories of days spent walking through hay fields in the rural countryside. After graduating college with a degree in education, Holly married a St. Louis native and moved to St. Louis. Holly is the mother of 3 kids, 2 of which are competitive rock climbers. Holly joined the Upper Limits Family in 2015. She has worked in a variety of roles and is known for her love of teaching. One of her favorite things is teaching climbing classes to new climbers. Holly enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and climbing both inside and outside.

Nick was born and raised right here in St. Louis. He has always been an avid outdoorsman and specifically enjoys climbing, hiking, camping, running and biking. After taking our Top Rope 101 class in 2017, he has been hooked on climbing ever since! From day one, Nick felt welcomed by climbing community and cannot wait to help keep Upper Limits moving in the right direction!

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With six years of climbing under her belt, Olivia is totally hooked on climbing and the amazing community it brings. After getting her Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Illinois State University, she’s now diving into a Master’s degree, all while sharing her passion for climbing at Upper Limits.

When she’s not climbing, you’ll find her hiking, exploring new trails, or dreaming of the next adventure—whether that’s becoming a mountain woman or hopefully getting her skydiving license. She also loves of chatting about climbing (or anything really), and is always ready to inspire others to join in on the adventure!