Phase 1 begins – September 1, 2026– Apply Now

The Bishop
Bouldering
Program

Have your best Bishop season ever.

The Bishop
Bouldering
Program

Prepare for your best

Bishop season ever.

Train before the season then send during the season.

We’ve teamed up with Sage to Summit to bring you a training and coaching program to help you first prepare for your Bishop season and then send your hardest boulders once the season starts.

Two phases. One goal: Your best Bishop season ever.

A Two-Phase Program for Your Best Bishop Season

You can join either phase independently, or complete both as a complete pathway through the Bishop bouldering season.

During the Pre-Season Prep Program, we'll help you prepare for the demands of a Bishop Bouldering season using the Sage to Summit training gym.

During the In-Season Performance Program, we'll guide you through our tried and tested system for sending hard boulders in the Buttermilks and Tablelands.

Meet Your Coach

Hi, I'm Simon Moore.

I’m the founder of Vertical Ascents and I’ve been climbing in Bishop for more than 20 years and coaching climbers there for almost 15.

Over that time, I've helped climbers climb their first of every grade from V0 to V14 in the Bishop boulders.

The Bishop Bouldering Program brings together the systems I’ve developed into a structured pathway designed specifically for a Bishop season.

Phase 1: Pre-Season Prep

Build capacity and ramp up your bouldering form.

8 Weeks • $175

Start date: September 1st, 2026

The Pre-Season Prep Program is designed to prepare your fingers, body, and climbing for the demands of a Bishop season.

Over eight weeks, you'll improve finger capacity, build specificity on small crimps, tune-up your pulling and shoulder strength, and follow a structured training board progression to bring you into peak climbing form.

What you’ll do in this phase:

  • Finger Capacity

  • Small Hold Preparation

  • Training Board Progression

  • Shoulder Capacity

  • Pulling Strength

  • Dose Calibration

This phase is for you if:

  • You're preparing for the Bishop season.

  • You want to arrive strong, healthy, and climbing well.

  • You want a structured approach to building form before the season begins.

Phase 2: In-Season Performance

8 Weeks • $175

Send your hardest boulders.

The In-Season Performance Program is designed to help you get the most out of every session out on the boulders.

Over eight weeks, you'll learn our well-tested approach to structuring your outdoor sessions, choosing the right boulders, managing your training dose, and building momentum throughout the season.

You'll learn how to use:

  • The Bouldering Runway

  • Magic Zone Circuits

  • Projecting Tactics

  • Dose Management

  • Building Momentum

  • Injury Prevention

This program is for you if:

  • You want to send your hardest boulders.

  • You want to improve your projecting.

  • You want a structured approach to your outdoor sessions.

  • You want to build momentum throughout the season while staying healthy.

Phase 1

Pre-Season Prep Program

Start date: September 1st, 2026

Build capacity and ramp up your bouldering form.

8 Weeks • $175

Phase 2

In-Season Performance Program

Start date: November 1st, 2026

Send your hardest boulders.

8 Weeks • $175

What You'll Get from the Programs

Both programs combine structured training, practical education, and ongoing coaching to help you get the most from every session.

Throughout the programs you'll receive:

✔️ Weekly programming tailored to the phase of your season.

✔️ Educational lessons and videos explaining the ideas behind the training.

✔️ Weekly strategy and tactics delivered straight to your email.

✔️ Direct messaging support with your coach.

✔️ Session reviews and feedback throughout the program.

✔️ Practical tools and systems you can continue using long after the program ends.

How it Works

  1. Complete a short registration form.

  2. Secure your place for either program or both programs one after the other.

  3. We'll send everything you need before the start date.

  4. Begin the program with your coach and follow the weekly sessions.

FAQs

  • No.

    Both programs can be completed independently.

    However, if you're preparing for the season, we recommend starting with the Pre-Season Prep Program before progressing to the In-Season Performance Program.

  • Yes — the program is adapted to your current level. It’s suitable for climbers of all levels of experience from V0-V14.

  • The program works best with at least two climbing sessions per week.

  • Both programs include ongoing coaching throughout the program.

    You'll receive structured programming, educational lessons, weekly strategy emails, and direct messaging support whenever you need it.

  • No problem! Life gets busy. The program is designed to be flexible, and your coach will help you adjust your sessions and keep your progress moving.

  • The program is delivered through the Truecoach app and email. You’ll receive an email on launch day. Click the link in that email, create your account, and log in to access the program.

  • You can cancel for a full refund any time before the program start date.

    Once the program begins and you’ve received access to the materials, refunds are no longer available since the training system is released at that point.

    If you’re unsure whether the program is right for you, feel free to reach out before enrolling — we’re happy to help you decide.

  • Our coaches try to reply to all messages within 48 hours. Usually you’ll receive a reply within a day.

  • The program is designed specifically around climbing in Bishop and the demands of a Bishop season.

    If you're preparing for a different climbing area, send us an email. We'd be happy to discuss adapting the program to suit your local climbing area and climbing goals.

  • The Pre-Season Prep Program uses the Sage to Summit training gym, a hangboard, and a training board.

    The In-Season Performance Program is designed around climbing outside in the Bishop boulders, so you’ll need your climbing shoes, chalk-bag and bouldering pad.

  • If you'd like continued coaching after completing the program, you'll have the option to continue receiving programming, coaching, and support throughout the rest of the Bishop season.

  • Absolutely.

    Many climbers will choose to complete both programs—first preparing for the season, then continuing into the In-Season Performance Program to make the most of their time on the rock.

Ready to get started? Complete the registration form to join the program.

Climbing and training carry inherent risk. By joining this program, you agree to the participation terms and accept responsibility for training within your own limits.