In 1996, we established our Trango Hold program, then known as eGrips, in a nondescript garage in North Boulder. At that time, we were struggling with brittle, slippery Polyethylene holds (PE). Frustrated with the status quo, we made a daring choice: Polyurethane (PU), the same material used on nuclear submarine nose cones. This groundbreaking innovation reshaped the climbing world, attracting a dedicated underground following. However, as a small team, keeping the dream alive was an uphill battle. The original holds, once revolutionary, ended up buried behind CATS Gymnastics under a trampoline—marking the quiet end of one chapter but the spark of something much bigger.
A commitment to climbers everywhere
Celebrating the Legacy of eGrips
In 2001, we aquired these groundbreaking shapes and reignited the PU
revolution in the climbing world. We forged partnerships with top-tier
manufacturers, expanded our shaping program, and unleashed cutting-edge
PU designs in gyms across the U.S. As the global climbing gym boom took
off, so did we, pushing the boundaries of route creativity with our
innovative shapes. Today, as climbers evolve and gyms demand bold,
inspiring routes, we're at the helm, delivering the next generation of
game-changing holds to climbers everywhere.
Setting The New Global Standard
In 2022, we made the bold decision to unite everything under the Trango name, solidifying our commitment to setting the new global industry standard. This move reflects our unwavering drive to keep pushing boundaries and delivering the innovative gear that climbers rely on and trust.
eGrips & Trango | CHRONOLOGY
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