20 Questions
Describe your climbing background:
Traditional in the sense that style matters—bolts are placed ground up, gear is placed on lead and you don’t forget your nuts. Also having great mentors and friends has been very important.

Was there a big breakthrough or defining moment for you?
I have always enjoyed the freedom of climbing and being in the mountains where I feel the most inspired.

What are you up to when you’re not climbing?
Skiing, mountain biking and painting.

Any training advice or suggestions?
Believe—have confidence in your self and remember everyone has good days and not so good ones.

Who or what inspires you?
Aesthetics of rock and surroundings, watching my bro’s go for it and doing something that felt impossible.

Care to comment on: pre-clipping more than one draw on sport routes or pre-placed gear on trad routes, chipping/comfortizing holds, glue vs. no glue?
Pre-clipping or pre-placing gear is a matter of style and style is a matter of choice. Personally, I believe it’s about rising to the level of the climb not lowering the climb to your level. The easy way out is still the easy way. However, manufacturing routes is completely unacceptable. It’s important to leave virgin rock for the next generation because the progression of climbing depends on it.

What are your future plans or goals in climbing?
Continue the search for the perfect stone!