Seth Burrow
Owner
Eager to try something new, Seth discovered climbing when he took an introduction to climbing class with his brother and found it was love at first sight! An hour and a half class turned into a full day of climbing, and after reaching the top of his first 16-foot wall, the rush of adrenaline was so rewarding that he had a membership before he left the gym.
Seth’s passion for climbing grew with every session, so after twelve, travel-intensive years with his previous company, he was ready for a new challenge. He had a strong desire to further develop the climbing community in Atlanta, so together with his brother, Levi, the idea for The Overlook was born.
While there are many reasons that led these brothers to open a bouldering gym, for Seth, it’s all about the joy that comes from sharing. What he wants most is to share his love of climbing with a variety of people and to make it as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Michael Blackmon
Programs Director/Head Coach
Michael Blackmon is our Programs Director and Head Coach here at The Overlook. Along with leading the Team Program, he is a valued member of our route setting team as a level 1 USAC route setter.
Michael is an Atlanta native and a graduate of Georgia State University, who has been climbing for the past 13 years. Michael started climbing when he was 11 and started climbing competitively when he was 12. He was taught to climb by US team Head Coach Claudiu Vidulescu, and National Champion Brad Weaver. Throughout his youth, he consistently competed on a national level in sport and speed climbing, with a highlight in 2012 when he competed at the Pan-American Championship for speed climbing in Chile.
Michael has been coaching for the past 4 years. He discovered a love of helping people reach their goals and get comfortable and strong on the wall. Climbing has always meant a lot to him, and he is so happy to be helping more people progress in this amazing sport.
Danny Hartman
Head Route Setter
Danny Hartman was born and raised in metro Atlanta, and first dove into climbing at University of West Georgia. While he was there he delved into competitive climbing through the USAC collegiate circuit, and outdoor climbing in Alabama and Kentucky with the help of a welcoming community.
Danny has been a part of Atlanta’s climbing community for 10 years and strives to bring accessible and interesting challenges to everyone who steps through our doors. As Head Routesetter, he constantly seeks to bring new and interesting people and events to our setting program that make climbing in our gym something special. Outside of setting, Danny is also a fundamental part of our youth programs, and loves to share his passion for climbing with our competitive teams.
When he’s not at the gym, you’ll probably find him playing games or hanging out with his cats. On weekends you may also run into him at one of the numerous outdoor climbing spots in the South. Whether you see him at the gym or out in public, don’t be afraid to ask him questions; he’s always interested in getting to know the community and hearing their feedback!
