About Us
About Us
RopesGear.com first opened shop in 2008, the passion-project of a couple of North Texas college roommates looking to sell gear for the sport they loved. In early 2024 the business was handed over to us, James and Mauria. It was the culmination of our mission to create a life more centered around health, adventure and family. As our family had grown to include three boys, we both knew that we wanted to re-center our lives. So we sold our house, quit our jobs (Mauria in teaching, James in media) and then... well, then we started looking for something to replace those jobs with! Impulsive? Backwards? Perhaps, but sometimes you just have to commit and proceed, trusting in your strength and your ability to find the next hand-hold.
We'd done a little climbing ourselves, but the first time we saw our oldest son conquer his nerves and make it to the top of the outdoor climbing wall in Hood River, Oregon, we knew this was the kind of experience we wanted for our kids. So when we were presented the opportunity to take the helm of Ropes Gear, we jumped on it. It's a lot of work, more than we bargained for really, but it feels great being part of a community built around activities that build physical strength, mental toughness, grit and the kind of focus that's hard to find in this digital-first world.
Like most of this community, we have diverse interests, a love of almost everything outdoors, and a hunger for adventure and the personal growth it brings us. Thus, we're constantly expanding our offerings, and even branching out into other sports and recreation realms like snow sports, water sports, backpacking, fishing and more. If you need anything recreation-related, drop us a message.
Ropes Gear is here to help (17 years and counting).