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Marie METALMARK MANAGER

Marie Garringer
Fitness is my passion! I've been involved in the fitness industry for as long as I can remember! After 25 plus years instructing group fitness classes, personal training and managing a health club, I was ready for a change and challenge! I began working with Touchstone over 3-1/2 years ago and absolutely love it! When not at the gym, or working out at the gym, I enjoy spending time with my family cruising around in our boat, biking, hiking.....pretty much anything where I'm outdoors and in the sun, and now climbing! I've come to really enjoy the climbing and love the challenge! Before Touchstone, I had never climbed before or been in a climbing gym. I was intrigued by the challenge of doing something different since I was bored stiff in a fitness/health club environment! This couldn't be a better fit and I'm so happy to have found a place where I can inspire people to get healthy in so many different ways.

Heather I moved to gorgeous California from the sunshine state in early 2011 searching for adventure! I have been climbing since 2004 and can't get enough of it. I am passionate about traveling the world, experienceing new cultures, and meeting new people. Come say hi at MetalMark and we'll trade adventure stories.
	Allie I'm a ski bum from Utah turned Fresnan, turned climber. I moved here to be with family and quickly realized I needed some activity in my life. That's when I turned to MetalMark. I fell in love with climbing the moment I finished my first route. Since I'm still pretty new to climbing, I understand the intimidation of the wall. This helps me encourage and welcome all beginning climbers to conquer their fears. P.S. I love puppies and kitties!
Daniel Before I started climbing, I didn’t get the point; just a bunch of skinny dudes slapping the top of a man made rock at an indoor gym. What could be so hard about that? Interested, I bought the cheapest pair of shoes online and tried it out, and after my first attempt (and failure) on a V0, the point became clear to me, and I was hooked. I love the climbing scene in Fresno, everyone is very supportive of whatever you are doing, but there is always a slightly competitive side that keeps you on your toes too. My first pair of climbing shoes was the best investment I have ever made.
	KEVIN I started climbing when I was 14. I love bouldering especially in Yosemite (although I hate mosquitos!) Rock climbing is the coolest outdoor sport. Everything else is for chumps.
Ryan I'm a recent transplant from the Bay Area. I moved to Fresno for paramedic school and am trying to be a flight-medic/search and rescuer on a helicopter. I've been climbing for about eight years on and off. When I'm not studying or climbing, I'll probably be rooting for the San Francisco Giants or enjoying a cold micro-brew! I love pizza, photography, beer, baseball, climbing, motorcycles and camping. I hate cheese and cotton balls
	Elaine I’m new to Fresno and loving it! I came here for by boyfriend, enrolled in school and haven’t looked back since! I’ve been climbing since 2004, when I joined the climbing team at my home gym in Reno. In my “other life” away from the gym, I’m getting my Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy at Fresno State. Next time you’re feeling stressed out, come on in, get your climb on, and tell me your problems – I could use the practice!