Rolando Garibotti

Boulder , CO

When/where were you born?

Italy, 1971

Started climbing when/where?

Argentina, 1985

Favorite climbing area?

Sawtooth in Idaho. Very very good rock, beautiful scenery, quiet.

What was your scariest climbing moment?

I got very lucky in my first few years of climbing. We did not know enough, and somehow got by without getting hurt. For that chance, I am very grateful.

Who are your heroes/role models?

anyone motivated, pasionate and content with what they do.

Do you have any knicknames

Rolo

Do you have any pre-climb rituals?

nope

What do you do when you're not climbing?

guide, travel, try to write, try to take photos, bike,...

What are your climbing goals?

to put myself in situations that force me to rise up to the occassion, surprising myself in the process.

Why do you choose La Sportiva?

quality, fit and performance

What sets La Sportiva apart?

quality and performance

Parting thoughts?

Earth Verse by Gary Snyder

Wide enough to keep you looking
Open enough to keep you moving
Dry enough to keep you honest
Prickly enough to make you tough
Green enough to go on living
Old enough to give you dreams