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 5 Athlete Set Ups
Five pros and the gear they use: Sierra Blair-Coyle, Chuck Fryberger, Jonathan Siegrist, Lauren Lee, and Kevin Jorgeson. Also in Urban Climber's 2009 Gear Guide is everything you need to know about this year's Rock Shoes, Crashpads, Harnesses, Ropes, Belay Devices, Quickdraws, Protection, Handholds & Hangboards.  The Thunder from Down Under
When I first met Chris Webb Parsons, he was just some random climber around a campfire in Australia. It was 2007, and I was camping alone amongst the kangaroos, wallabies, and kookaburras at Stapleton Campground, in the Grampians. Eating sardines in the dark one night, Chris and his mates invited me over to their circle.  Lynn Hill
It’s hard to characterize myself in simple words but I would have to say that I am the following: determined, focused, optimistic, certainly like to laugh but intense when things get serious, reflective, idealistic, and I generally prefer quality over quantity.  Christian Core
When I went to the Buttermilks for the first time I thought I was on the moon. The ambience is amazing, and the big “eggs” in the sand make it one of the best places in the world. Hueco Tanks is very good, too. I just don’t like the rules you have to follow to climb there.  Jeremy Collins: The Interview
Interview by Adam Peters /pimpinandcrimpin.com - Chances are, if you’ve picked up a climbing mag in the past ten years or so you have no doubt seen Jeremy Collin’s artwork. Not only does he monopolize the creative genius you see gracing your magazine pages, but he stinking rips too! Haling from Kansas City, this dynamo is a first ascent slayer, grabbing FA’s from Arkansas sandstone to Black Canyon granite.  Steph Davis: The Interview
By Andrew Tower courtesy of pimpinandcrimpin.com - Steph Davis is one radical lady. She has certainly been there and done that. From climbing desert towers to jumping off them to Patagonia alpine to Yosemite big walls she has had a sticky little hand in each and every pot of climbing joy. See Climbing 272, on sale in January 2009, for a Perspective with Steph Davis.  Jonathan Siegrist
I would love to see the industry take more responsibility for the proper recycling and/or reuse of used products. Such programs would encourage a better product to begin with, plus I think it would make sense economically and environmentally. I would also like to see more support for the photography community and watch the media follow in the footsteps of the ski or skate industry. They have tons of amazing photos of a diverse range of athletes.  Colette McInerney
Everything feels more epic when you’re on the road. You find yourself sleeping at an abandoned train station in Spain, or maybe you’re showering for a month at a local swimming pool littered with small children — the situations are just a little off. Even simple tasks turn epic when you change your address 3-5 times a year. Like right now I’m freaking out about my voter registration.  Emily Harrington: The Interview
By Andrew Tower courtesy of pimpinandcrimpin.com - Emily Harrington climbs hard inside and out. She’s a comp killin, climbing dynamo and will simply not stop crushing. We did get her to sit down and give us some answers about her life, what she’s doing, and how she might or might not want to be an assassin for the CIA.  Courtney Hemphill
I do programming and project management for a company that builds custom web applications. They have a policy that allows their employees to take big chunks of the year off, which allows me to go on some nice, lengthy climbing trips. The work is actually an interesting parallel to bouldering in that both require a collaborative approach to finding solutions for ‘problems’.  Sam Elias
I feel truly gifted and fortunate in my abilities and understanding of climbing. I simply try to utilize that which comes from within me, and also that which I have learned from outside of myself to do the best I can. I do, however, hold myself to somewhat unreasonable expectations, and of course let myself down by not meeting them. This motivates me to work harder.  Timmy O'Neill: The Interview
By Andrew Tower (aka Wig) Photos by Caroline Treadway (aka C-Note) / PimpinandCrimpin.com - What I do is interact with humanity through myriad forms of communication both real/in-person and virtual. It's climber/kayaker/mountain biker, meets life-coach, plays mad rock and roll drums, and changes lives through climbing.  Interview with Nicolas Falacci
Originally from Massachusetts, Nicolas Falacci is a true “Gunky” who became a television writer, producer and is the co-creator and executive producer of the CBS show “Numb3rs.” Nick got started climbing over 20 years ago after finishing college at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.  Q and A with Taylor Clarkin - Winner of 2008 World Youth Speed Climbing Championships
Congratulations to Taylor Clarkin for winning the 2008 IFSC World Youth Speed Climbing Championships on August 28-31, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. She was the only American competitor amongst the 45 member US youth national team to bring home the Gold this year.  Joel Zerr
Mainly the crew and I have been working on areas around the Sierra Buttes. It’s a sick alpine bouldering area with very featured, slick granite. There are loads of boulders to be developed there. It’s overwhelming and all a matter of how far you want to hike. Luckily we’re pretty motivated, and I’ve had the pleasure of putting up some really proud and hard lines. |
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