A commitment to climbers everywhere

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.

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.

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