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.
Parting thoughts?