Climbing Tips - Joining Two Ropes
Learn best practices for joining two ropes together to rappel or top rope, and which knots are safest...
Read moreI live in Lafayette Colorado and I’m motivated to be in the mountains to be free as climbing puts me in the moment and creates a focus that is hard to find elsewhere. Creating moments of courage along with the moments of defeat builds character and generally, I feel improved after a solid day out in the mountains. I love La Sportiva for the quality of footwear that has kept me warm, attached to the mountain, and moving swiftly in all kinds of terrain.
• Becoming the 29th American IFMGA guide
• Guiding the Hydrophobia/ Sorcerer link up multiple times
• Guiding the Matterhorn with a long time friend when he was 73
• Serving as the Technical Director of the AMGA
• Staying alive after 31 years of climbing in hazardous environments
Who is your favorite climbing partner?
My favorite partner is Heidi Wirtz who is also a Sportiva Ambassador. I trust her belays and she pushes me to go hard even when I’m not feeling it.
What is your go-to hype song?
Any Metallica!
What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?
The first La Sportiva shoe I ever wore was the Kakulator. The modern version is the TC pro
Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?
I belong to a lot of outdoor advocacy organizations and it’s hard to pick a favorite. I really believe in the American Mountain Guides Association as it trains guides to a high standard that allows for more people to experience the same joy that I have experienced in the mountains. The AMGA is a leader in outdoor inclusivity and is helping make climbing and skiing a safer environment for all people.
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Bio and banner photos: ©Heidi Wirtz
Learn best practices for joining two ropes together to rappel or top rope, and which knots are safest...
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