Founded in 2019, Kaya Climb is a social app designed to connect climbers with their local gym and climbing community, while also facilitating the sharing of beta (climbing tips and information). The app allows users to build an ascent pyramid, review past climbing sessions, and access a vast library of beta videos and GPS guides. Kaya Climb's core mission is to enhance the climbing experience by providing detailed, community-authored climbing guides and offline map navigation, ensuring climbers can efficiently find and enjoy their climbs.
Notable affiliated individuals include a team of climbers and technologists who came together to create the app. Kaya Climb has partnered with stewardship organizations to help grow and protect America's climbing areas. Key achievements include amassing over a million beta videos and becoming a go-to resource for climbers seeking detailed, community-driven information. The app has significantly impacted the climbing community by fostering connections, improving climbing efficiency, and promoting the preservation of climbing sites.