Whether you were climbing a wall in Simonside or whether you were a Bamburgh School pupil having a go at climbing, the Shields Gazette was there to capture the moment on camera.
There are plenty of faces to recognise in these retro scenes from South Tyneside.
So get ready to tackle a trip down memory lane.
5. Ready to climb in2017
Steve Mann and Graeme Rowe were in the spotlight at Simonside in 2017 but who can tell us more? Photo: Stu Norton
6. A Mayoral scene from 2013
The Mayor Coun Ernest Gibson and Mayoress Patricia Ridley receive abseil training from Martin Simpson, at Simonside Climbing Wall. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Doing so well in 2010
A young climber reaches impressive heights on the wall at Simonside Youth Centre in this flashback photo from 2010. Photo: SN
8. A brilliant effort from Jack
Back to 2006 when Jack Graham was placed third in the British Regional Youth Climbing Series. Photo: sg