Heidi Wirtz

Boulder , CO

When/where were you born?

1/8/71

Started climbing when/where?

Gunnison, CO -Taylor Canyon (1993)

Favorite climbing area?

The Black, It's always a mystical magical journey.

What was your scariest climbing moment?

While climbing the first pitch of Dreamspeaker Tower I broke a hold off falling 35+', zippering all but one peice of pro. Hanging well below the start of the climb with only my one dotcu and the one old manky bolt keeping my partner and I from taking the big ride!

Who are your heroes/role models?

Do you have any knicknames

Heidi Almighty

Do you have any pre-climb rituals?

What do you do when you're not climbing?

Yoga, running, surf

What are your climbing goals?

I want to climb all over the world, break some of the speed records in the valley, put up more FA's

Why do you choose La Sportiva?

I like how Sportiva shoes climb. I also like that your shoes perform and are comfortable.

What sets La Sportiva apart?

Durability and quality.