Where It All Started
Back in 2019, I was pretty burnt out from the whole traditional gym scene. You know the drill - rows of treadmills, mirror selfies, people just going through the motions. Don't get me wrong, there's a place for that, but I wanted something that actually made me feel alive.
"I spent that summer doing obstacle races and hiking the North Shore trails, and something just clicked. Training shouldn't feel like punishment - it should feel like an adventure."
Started small, honestly. Just me and a handful of friends meeting at Cates Park at 6 AM, running trails, hauling sandbags, climbing whatever we could find. Word spread pretty quick. Turns out there were tons of people in Vancouver who were tired of staring at walls while they worked out.
By 2021, we'd outgrown the parks and needed a real space. Found this old warehouse on Frontier Way - felt like fate, honestly. Spent three months turning it into what you see today. We kept that outdoor adventure vibe but added all the equipment and coaching structure people needed to actually progress.
What I'm most proud of? It's not the facility or the programs. It's the community we've built. People who show up even when it's pouring rain, who push each other harder than any trainer could, who celebrate PRs and OCR finishes like they're Olympic medals.
Marcus Chen
Founder & Head Coach
Our Mission
We're here to prove that fitness can be an actual adventure, not just another item on your to-do list.
Look, we get it. Most people dread their workouts. But that's because they've been sold this idea that fitness means suffering on a cardio machine for an hour. We're flipping that script. Every session here is designed to challenge you in ways that actually matter - building real strength, real endurance, real skills you can use outside these walls.
No BS Training
We cut through all the fitness industry nonsense. No gimmicks, no magic pills. Just proven methods that actually work if you're willing to put in the effort.
Community First
Yeah, our coaches are great, but honestly? Your training partners will push you harder. We've built something special here - people actually give a damn about each other's progress.
What We Stand For
Progress Over Perfection
Nobody walks in here ready to crush a Spartan Race on day one. We meet you where you're at and build from there. Some days you'll feel unstoppable, other days you'll barely finish. Both are wins.
Functional Beats Fancy
Can you carry your groceries up three flights of stairs without dying? Can you help a friend move without throwing out your back? That's what matters. We train movements, not muscles.
Adventure Is Medicine
Getting outside and challenging yourself does more for your mental health than any gym membership. That's why we mix indoor training with outdoor adventures. Fresh air hits different.
Recovery Isn't Optional
Push hard, sure. But if you're not sleeping, eating right, and giving your body time to adapt, you're just spinning your wheels. We coach the whole lifestyle, not just the hour you spend with us.
Our Coaching Team
We've got a solid crew of coaches who actually practice what they preach. They're not just certified - they're out there racing, climbing, competing. They've been exactly where you are, and they know what it takes to get to the next level.