KAYA is a community network platform that employs tracking technology to log climbing sessions and monitor user progress, providing ascent statistics and GPS navigation to climbing locations. It connects climbers through a shared library of over one million beta videos and facilitates the discovery of new routes, enhancing the overall climbing experience.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Climbers often lack readily available, verified information about climbing routes, including GPS navigation, approach details, and beta videos, leading to wasted time and potentially unsafe experiences. Existing guidebooks may be outdated or incomplete, and community-sourced information can be unreliable.
Solution
KAYA is a mobile app that provides climbers with access to a comprehensive database of climbing routes and boulder problems, enhanced with GPS navigation and community-verified beta videos. The app offers offline access to maps, directions, and climb information, ensuring users can navigate to and explore climbing areas even without an internet connection. KAYA integrates ascent statistics, allowing climbers to track their progress and review past climbing sessions, and fosters community engagement through features like fist-bumping, commenting, and sharing beta videos. The platform also supports climbing gyms, providing a way to stay connected with their local community and receive feedback on new routes.
Target Audience
KAYA primarily targets rock climbers and boulderers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced climbers, who seek reliable and comprehensive information about climbing areas and routes, as well as climbing gyms looking to connect with their local community.
Features
- GPS-enabled offline maps for navigation to climbing locations, including parking, trails, and topos
- Access to a library of beta videos organized by climbs, areas, and climber biometrics
- Ascent tracking and statistics to monitor climbing progression
- Social networking features to connect with local climbing communities and gyms
- Moderated guidebooks with verified topos and climb information
- Integration with over 300 gyms nationwide, providing updates on new sets and community feedback
- Detailed area information, including weather forecasts, seasonality charts, and approach details