About Us
Our Story
Boardworks was founded in 2021 by a local Oregon climber with a simple mission: to create a unique gym that allows everyone to reach their full fitness potential.
Our adult-only, staffless gym in Bend isn't just a place to workout; it's a launchpad for stronger, smarter climbing where everyone, regardless of background or identity, can thrive. We're committed to breaking down barriers in climbing, offering specialized programs like our Women and Queers Training Group, and continuously working to make our space welcoming to all. Whether you're projecting your first V5 or pushing into double-digit boulders, Boardworks is where passion meets performance and diversity is celebrated, any time of day or night.
The Team
Lily Kral (she/her)
Born and raised in Portland, Lily began her climbing career as a kid at Smith, so it only makes sense that she would build her first climbing gym in Central Oregon. She has been a climber for over 20 years and a professional routesetter and gym manager for the past 10. Lily has spent most of her climbing career as a techy, vertical Smith climber, but has long aspired to be a more powerful climber. After her first go on a Kilter, she fell in love with board climbing, realized their potential as training tools and never turned back.
In 2020, Lily visualized creating a distilled, training-focused climbing gym featuring boards. More than just a training facility, she also hoped to foster a tight-knit community where members could meet other climbers easily and develop genuine friendships. After three years of planning, hard work, and ultimately a lot of help from friends and family, in 2023 Lily opened Boardworks, the first all-board climbing gym in the world. Boardworks is located in Bend, Oregon, where Lily resides with her soon-to-be-pilot partner, and cat Sherman.
Trevor Roosen (he/him)
Trevor Roosen, a young “Lifer,” is an avid climber and a top professional route setter. Trevor has over two decades of climbing experience and has traveled across the country over the past ten years, setting routes at numerous gyms and immersing himself in the broader climbing community. Route-setting for professional climbers and past Olympians, as well as his own experience as a recreational and competitive climber, has given him a wealth of knowledge of the industry today. Climbing is more than just a sport for Trevor; it's a way of life that teaches resilience, problem-solving, and self-discovery. Through his coaching and program development at Boardworks, Trevor is eager to share this passion with others, inspiring them to excel in their own climbing pursuits. Trevor lives in Bend, Oregon.