Jordan Owen

When I first began climbing in the gym in the summer of 2018, I had no idea the impact it would have on my life. I have been top-roping and bouldering at Devil's Lake since 2019 and it has truly changed my relationship to myself and the outdoors. I feel empowered by setting anchors and practicing safety procedures, as they allow me access to beautiful outdoor settings in which to climb. Over the years, I've been a camp counselor, an analyst, and a research manager, but all of them have a common throughline: a passion for education. I'm excited to work with both new and experienced climbers at Devil's Lake as they take their climbing to the next level.

For the past year and a half I've been living in California and experiencing all of its natural beauty, but I am excited to be back in Wisconsin with the incredible climbing community here. On any given day, in addition to climbing, you can find me working at Dane County parks or at the UW-Madison docks sailing.