MEET THE FOUNDERs

Johnny O’Brien and John Wiygul first crossed paths after a triathlon in 2005 and quickly became friends, united by a shared drive for adventure and endurance sports.
While in college, John—Who grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a lifelong passion for rock climbing—introduced
Johnny to climbing. That inspiration eventually led to the founding of High Point Climbing & Fitness in 2013.
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Over the years, their business partnership has grown into something much bigger: eight climbing gyms across the Southeast, High Point Zip Adventure, and Trail Town Coffee.

Whether it’s racing triathlons, running endurance races, or designing world-class climbing facilities, Johnny
and John share a drive to explore, build, and push the limits of what’s possible in the world of adventure.