• Advertising

    Advertising

    I was chosen to represent The Spot Climbing Gym for their 2009 – 2010 competition circuit.  I am featured in advertising material that is displayed in climbing gyms across Colorado and in magazines to promote the events. The 2007 Triple Crown advertising featured in Climbing, Rock & Ice, and Urban Climber used a photo of [...]

  • About

    About

    Over half of my 15 years as a climber has been exclusively dedicated to bouldering.  I am extremely passionate about climbing and I strive to climb higher and harder without a rope and push my mental boundaries and physical limits.  I love sharing the feeling of adventure and freedom with my friends and partners and [...]

  • Publications

    Publications

    Lexus Magazine Lexus automobiles publication “Lexus Magazine” featured an article on me for the 2011 issue.  The article can be seen here in an online version.  Photos by Brain Bailey and words by Larry Olmstead. Stikkit Magazine I was interviewed by Stikkit.tk, a Canadian Web Publication, for the October 2009 issue of Stikkit! Photos and [...]

  • Video Work

    Video Work

    The single greatest contribution that I have made to the industry is my film making. I have dedicated the last two years to creating, staring in, and shooting some of the most widely distributed climbing media available to viewers today. Here are some of my favorites… Endovalley, Colorado Where are the Diamonds Paul Robinson, Vacation [...]

  • Professional Development

    Professional Development

    A list of career defining bouldering ascents that have shaped my style over the past 16 years: The New Zero (V13) – Southern Illinois (4th ascent) Nuthin’ But Sunshine (V13) – RMNP, CO Dark Waters (V13) – Clear Creek Canyon, CO Boogalagga (V13) – Chironico, Switzerland Kratos (V12/13) – Boone, NC (3rd Ascent) Freshly Squeezed [...]

  • First Ascents

    First Ascents

    I have a driving passion to climb higher and harder.  This motivates me to seek out new and inspiring boulders that push my limits both mentally and physically.  I have been able to establish a few noteworthy first ascents over the past 16 years that I have been climbing: Take it to the Grave (V12) [...]

  • Sponsors

    Sponsors

    Sponsorship is what keeps me at the boulder field every day.  Without the support of these amazing companies I would not be able to dedicate my time and effort to climbing in the way that I have so far.  These amazing companies supply me with the gear and the means to get after it each [...]

  • Climbing Team

    Climbing Team

    Founded the first Climbing Club at Appalachian State in 2003. Founded the first Club Sport Climbing Team at Appalachian State in 2006, making it the first of its kind on the East Coast in that it receives school funding for trips, competition, and charity work. The ASU Climbing Team is 50 members strong and plays [...]

  • Route Setting

    Route Setting

    I have been a route setter for 8 years and have loved every second of it.  I have been climbing in gyms all my life and self expression through setting has been very rewarding and also connects me to the climbing community.  Competition setting is what I live for and is the ultimate test of [...]

  • Competitions

    Competitions

    The energy of competition has had me hooked for as long as I have been a climber.  Over the past four years I have taken competing more seriously and also used it as a training and motivational tool to aspire to be a better climber and well rounded athlete.  I have had dozens of 1st [...]