Olympic climber Nathaniel Coleman’s path to Tokyo started in Utah’s canyons — places he hopes to protect as his sport’s popularity grows

The Murray native worries about the impact the exposure will have on the sport and the outdoor areas where it is popular

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City native Nathaniel Coleman works out at the US Climbing Training Center training Center in Salt Lake City, on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in preparation for representing Team USA in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where climbing will make its debut Tuesday.

Olympic climber Nathaniel Coleman’s path to Tokyo started in Utah’s canyons — places he hopes to protect as his sport’s popularity grows

The Murray native worries about the impact the exposure will have on the sport and the outdoor areas where it is popular

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