Chase Hoag

Chase has been an avid climber his whole life. Hailing from the great (and flat) state of Kansas limited his climbing options to the trees and buildings around town! After moving to Central Oregon, Chase discovered the glory of rock climbing and hasn’t turned back. He began teaching introductory climbing classes in his hometown gym in 2020 and became the General Manager in 2022. 

Having spent most of his career in education and ministry, Chase’s true passions are helping people become the best version of themselves while creating the safe and hospitable spaces in which that growth can occur. When executed well, climbing gyms have proven to be fertile ground for Chase and his passions, providing thought-provoking challenges in the context of caring community.

Outside of Shift, Chase loves spending time with his wife and four kids, running out on the trails, and sitting down with others over a cup of coffee with a good record spinning. He loved his experiences learning to climb at Smith Rock in Central Oregon and bouldering with friends on the humble crags of Northwest Arkansas.