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![]() The Mad Rock Twins, Tyler (left), Jesse (right). Photo by: Caroline Treadway
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Names: Jesse and Tyler Youngwerth (A.K.A. the Mad Rock Twins)
HomeTown: Colorado Springs, CO
Age: 14 (Tyler is one minute older than Jesse)
Sponsors: Mad Rock, Granite Gear, Mom and Dad
We'll find the differences, or not.
How long have you been climbing?
Jesse: 8 yrs on and off and 3 years competitively.
Tyler: Same as Jesse.
What's the best thing about being twins?
Jesse: You get special attention and its fun.
Tyler: Showing yourselves off, and always having someone to trust, hang out with and depend on.
And, is there a "worst thing" about being twins?
Jesse: People get us mixed up all the time.
Tyler: Being known as Jesse more than Tyler (myself).
What music is in your I-pods?
Jesse: Cake, Offspring, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tyler: Disturbed, John Mayer, James Blunt.
Ok, we have to ask - who's stronger?
Jesse: We are both the same.
Tyler: Jesse.
What's your favorite type of problem?
Jesse: Crimpy and overhanging.
Tyler: Pumpy, dynamic, and crimpy.
Favorite place to climb outside?
Jesse: Red Rocks, NV.
Tyler: Shelf Road, CO.
Who is your favorite professional female climber?
Jesse: Lisa Rands and Angie Payne.
Tyler: Angie Payne.
If you could be climbing anywhere in the world right now, where would that be?
Jesse: Hueco Tanks, Texas
Tyler: Rocklands, South Africa
What's most pull-ups you've ever done without resting?
Jesse: 25
Tyler: 25
Got a favorite movie you can recommend?
Jesse: Stand by Me.
Tyler: Old School or Animal House.
Lastly, what's in your climbing bag?
Jesse: A box of Power Bars, a stopwatch (for speed Climbing), and Mad Rock Maniacs.
Tyler: 3 pairs of dirty socks, half of a $20 bill, a lucky penny, and Mad Rock Super Locos.