Staff Bios

Joe Czerwinski – OwnerAna Burgos

Joe Czerwinski began climbing in 1994, and throughout his life as a climber, he has routeset for some of the biggest international events like the Asian X-Games and Junior X-Games. He continued route setting for the biggest production level events in the Asia and North America, working for ESPN, ESPNStar, NBC, Disney and OLN, and is still the most experienced production level route setter in the United States.

In competition, he was ranked in the top 20 for every national level adult event he has entered. In 2008, he was a member of the U.S. Adult National Bouldering Team and competed in the first IFSC Bouldering World Cup on U.S. soil, finishing 34th. (Vail, CO).

Outdoors, he has bouldered V13, climbed V11 in one hour, and flashed V10. He has climbed a route rated 5.13d/8b 2nd try, and flashed 5.13b/8a. He has been coaching for 15 years, and is the only male American to represent the United States as an athlete (08 Adult National Bouldering Team), and as a coach (USAC National Team Coach 2010-2012). During his tenure as Head Coach, he has produced 16 members of the U.S. Junior Climbing Team, 14 podium finishers, 2 National Champions, and 1 World Champion. He is also a state certified guide for Hueco Tanks State Historical Park.


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Christi PinoChristi Pino
21:13 13 Nov 24
Great rock climbing and bouldering options!
Matthew HarnackMatthew Harnack
21:32 09 Nov 24
I wish it had more rope climbing but the setting is solid!
Byron VangerpenByron Vangerpen
04:25 05 Nov 24
London LinesLondon Lines
22:31 22 Oct 24
The owners Joe and Jacie are the absolute sweetest! Super accommodating and helpful every time I come here. Joe and his team enjoy providing fresh,... new paths for climbers as they update the routes on each climbing wall. LGBTQ+ friendly and just an overall great place to climb for beginners (like myself) and experts! Also the music they play is fire 🔥. I'd give them six starts out of five if I could! Would recommend.read more
Matthew GranadoMatthew Granado
22:19 09 Oct 24
Lorry MucoLorry Muco
19:18 30 Sep 24
Tico AlluleeTico Allulee
23:16 27 Sep 24
Thoughtful setting, lots of problems, super nice people. These non-chain/franchise gyms keep the spirit alive.
jazmin casillasjazmin casillas
20:22 17 Sep 24
Had some time to kill! As first time climber, Joe was so inviting and informative about climbing safety. Definitely will come again, fun, safe and... open space for new comersread more
Tyson KilbeyTyson Kilbey
01:55 14 Sep 24
awesome place asolutely love it!🙏💯🤑
Logan KilbeyLogan Kilbey
01:55 14 Sep 24
Love this place!!
Janvi JadhavJanvi Jadhav
01:53 14 Sep 24
HalleHalle
01:53 14 Sep 24
So fun!
Ryan TruongRyan Truong
01:47 14 Sep 24
christian volkenantchristian volkenant
22:47 04 Sep 24
Joan LaPointe-KeltoJoan LaPointe-Kelto
02:11 29 Aug 24
Great experience at this gym. Employees are super nice and helpful. This is an encouraging gym who seem to welcome all. The fact that it is locally... owned makes it even better.read more
Noah HattonNoah Hatton
18:17 20 Aug 24
Legen…wait for it…
Kelly KKelly K
21:47 17 Aug 24
Took my boys rock climbing for the first time and we had soo much fun! Staff was nice and helpful but let us do our own thing once we did the... orientation. As a mom with a 5 and 13 year old it’s hard finding activities they both enjoy. 5 stars would go back again!read more
Sean RossSean Ross
22:45 16 Aug 24
Excellent climbing gym with awesome staff and owner. Great for kids and adults of varying skill levels. Very supportive and positive vibes. Can’t... wait to come back!read more
Jeremy CompostellaJeremy Compostella
19:44 14 Aug 24
VetiiVetii
01:21 13 Aug 24
Clean environment and nice people, made my first time climbing a pleasant experience
Jeremy ParmenterJeremy Parmenter
03:06 27 Jul 24
Best gym in the valley! Focus climbing center has always offered challenging and fun climbs! The owner and staff are always very helpful and... friendly. The padding is always a very comfortable landing and perfect for introducing new climbers. It is without a doubt the coldest gym in the valley.I would recommend anyone to come and try it!read more
Gail XuGail Xu
23:27 03 Jul 24
Bryce HadleyBryce Hadley
20:07 30 Jun 24
Fantastic.
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams
02:40 10 Jun 24
The coolest climbing gym around literally and figuratively temp was low during this hot summer and the most fun lines to climb all over, can't wait... to go back!read more
FOFO
21:03 23 May 24
RobertRobert
05:17 29 Apr 24
Love this place! Fun routes, friendly environment, awesome staff. Biking program, multiple pass discounts throughout the week, and a nice training... center. Focus is all about trying hard. The grades feel solid for what they are with good moves. Training area has plenty of hangboards, weights to get creative with, and bands/ropes/bars for warming up. I love having auto belays and boulders in the same proximity. There's also a tension board to keep you humble. If you're a super crusher then the small area may get boring fast. But luckily won't be an issue for me for awhile =D I will say it can get warm in there and wish I could pop my shirt off for a couple minutes ;)read more
Tanner SmithTanner Smith
23:08 26 Mar 24
B CB C
22:59 15 Mar 24
First time climbing, great experience. Clean and friendly gym.Joe was very nice and did an informative beginner orientation. Would definitely return... in the future.read more
Kathleen NewtonKathleen Newton
23:58 12 Mar 24
This was our second time. Joe is amazing. We had such a good time. We will definitely go back. Take advantage of t-shirt Tuesdays!
Steven NealSteven Neal
18:53 17 Feb 24
Top tier climbing gym, owned and operated by top tier humans
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