Location: Victory House, Club 300 Room at the Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 7:30 PM (Social hour at 6:30)
A story of toils, climbing, travel, life choices and love under your nose. From the Humboldt Redwood Coast to the limestone crags of Kalymnos, the beautiful granite spires of the Bugaboos, the dikes of Lovers Leap and more.
Heidi Wirtz is a professional climber, guide, and yogi with over 35 years of experience chasing adventure on remote big walls and mountains around the globe. A pioneer in female exploration, she’s opened new routes in some of the world’s wildest places and continues to inspire others through her passion for nature, movement, and mindful living. Heidi is an AMGA-certified Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine & Ski Guide, working toward full IFMGA certification. With over three decades of guiding experience, she blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to personal transformation. She’s the founder of Earth Play Retreats, which combines climbing, yoga, and nature connection to create powerful, life-shifting experiences. Heidi is also the co-founder of Girls Education International, a nonprofit that supports education for girls and women in underserved communities worldwide.
Petch Pietrolungo has been climbing since 1989 and brings the same relentless stoke to guiding as he does to his personal climbing. As the owner of Lover’s Leap Guides, he has developed more routes at Lover’s Leap than anyone else, with additional first ascents across Northern Humboldt, the Trinity Alps, Sugarloaf, and the Highway 50 corridor. Beyond climbing, Petch is a dedicated steward of Lover’s Leap. He has single-handedly built and maintained many of the area’s trails, playing a key role in preserving access and improving the experience for all climbers. An AMGA Certified Rock Instructor, Petch is known for his bold soloing, creative route development, and record-setting endurance—holding the record for the most pitches climbed in a single day at Lover’s Leap. His signature Birthday Challenges push clients to climb a pitch for every year of their life, turning milestones into unforgettable adventures.
