Mike Doyle
Bellevue , WA
When/where were you born?
Kamloops, BC, Canada - 1977
Started climbing when/where?
Started in 1992 through a program in High School
Favorite climbing area?
So far Ceuse, France. The views, the hike, the atmosphere and the climbing is pretty good too.
What was your scariest climbing moment?
Probably doing some stupid highball boulder problem. I remember doing this one where the topout was still muddy and mossy. There was a tree there but I refused to grab it. Ended up calling the problem something like "FAS" or "My mom drank too much".
Who are your heroes/role models?
Anybody whose still has the passion for climbing after being in the industry for a long time. Oh, and Jack Bauer off of 24, that guys a true Canadian.
Do you have any knicknames
No
Do you have any pre-climb rituals?
Mostly just make sure I've had some cereal and coffee. I like to visiualize and concentrate on my breathing before starting a hard climb.
What do you do when you're not climbing?
Work, way too much. 12+ hrs/day. I've also started surfing and enjoy, well enjoy is a strong word, but I try and get out running.
What are your climbing goals?
Stay healthy and use climbing as a motivation to travel the world.
Why do you choose La Sportiva?
The shoes fit great, the designs are incredible and best of all they really work for me.
What sets La Sportiva apart?
Shoe design. The Testarosa has to be the best shoe ever created. The Venom and Barracuda aren't far behind.
Parting thoughts?
I'm going on an around the world road trip next year, hope to meet up with you somewhere!