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.
1. A grand opening in 2009
Tony Mordue, Dave Addison, Martin Simpson and Brian Byrne, were pictured at the grand opening of a climbing wall 12 years ago but who can tell us more? Photo: CL
2. A star performance from Jack
Jack Graham had every reason to smile as he was the regional climbing champion when this photo was taken in 2010. He was also number 1 in the UK. Photo: SN
3. Brilliant at Bents Park
The climbing wall at the Annual Armed Forces Day at Bents Park. Were you there in 2018? Photo: sg
4. Hitting new heights in 2009
An adult learners week scene in which climbing was one of the fun activities on offer. But who was the student having a wonderful time. Photo: IB