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Gavin Bridgeman

REI Outdoor School Instructor

REI Outdoor School Instructor Gavin Bridgeman (Los Angeles, Calif.) is a CWA CWI (Climbing Wall Association Climbing Wall Instructor) and an AMGA SPI (American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor).

Latest Articles

  • Skills

    Indoor (Gym) Climbing Basics

    193 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Get the lowdown on indoor climbing: how to find a gym, what to expect there, clothing and gear needs, types of climbing and rating systems.

  • Skills

    Gym to Crag: Learning to Climb Outdoors

    38 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Climbing outdoors on real rock is a rush. Learn the gear and skills you need to enjoy bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing outdoors.