ABOUT
SAMA Climbing
SAMA Climbing was founded by two friends, both named Nikhil, who were brought together by a shared love for climbing, design, and the wilderness.
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At our core, we believe climbing is more than just a sport. It is a form of movement, a way of thinking, a path to exploration and adventure both outward, into nature, and inward, into the self. Our walls are built to reflect that. Whether they live in schools, homes, or gyms, each one is a tool for learning and growth, a way to experience the simple joy of climbing.
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Our mission is to bring climbing into everyday spaces, especially schools, as a powerful form of applied education. We design innovative, engaging climbing systems that promote fitness, problem-solving, confidence, and teamwork. They are rooted in our experience with real climbing, shaped by our backgrounds in climbing, engineering and design, and guided by our time in the mountains.
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We see our work as an invitation for children, educators, climbers, and movers of all kinds to discover something new about their bodies, their minds, and the world around them.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
​Nikhil has been climbing for almost a decade, is a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Having worked in the machine design space in the U.S, he returned to India to pursue a life closer to The Himalayas. A dedicated Yoga practitioner, his work blends art, engineering, elements of Yoga, and nature-based education. He envisions climbing as a path to better self-awareness and creativity, physical development, and cultivating a deep love for wild spaces.
Nikhil hails from the Garhwal Himalaya foothills and is driven by a passion for alpine-style climbing. He has undertaken numerous solo expeditions and has established new climbing routes across Himachal Pradesh, including high-altitude ice climbs like Gemur Sapphire (WI4+ III) and multipitch lines like Junoon (5.11a IV). Through SAMA, he brings the raw beauty and challenge of outdoor climbing into structured, accessible spaces.