Could Chris Sharma Become an Olympic Climber at Age 47?
We caught up with Sharma to find out whether he's still trying to make Team USA, why he’s inspired by the next generation, and how he’s staying stoked these days.
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Alex Megos on the Second Ascent of Chris Sharma’s ‘Sleeping Lion’
The cruxes didn’t give Megos many problems, but the pump was real. He thinks 5.15b feels more accurate.
How I Curbed My Anxiety on Chris Sharma’s ‘The Climb’
"I imagined the worst-case scenarios: I’d fall and go back home; I’d feel embarrassed, and feel like a fraud—the worst contestant, the first to lose."
Four Things I Learned Bouldering With Chris Sharma and Drew Ruana
Sure, they’re strong and skilled. But there’s more to it than that.
Chris Sharma Just Sent His Hardest Deep Water Solo to Date
Sharma has been working the line for the past four years
Is Memology the New Climbing Media?
Climbing meme pages are becoming extremely popular, with high engagement and growing follower counts.
Much Action but No Repeats (Yet) for ‘Burden of Dreams’ & Paige Claassen Is at it Again
THE NEWS ROUNDUP: Comeback sends, a promising crew at Burden of Dreams, a Swiss first ascent, and the best recent YouTube videos.
Exclusive Interview: Chris Sharma Makes 5.15c FA in Siurana
After over a year of effort, Sharma clipped the chains on 'Sleeping Lion,' his second 5.15c. We caught up with Sharma to hear more about his process, training, and how he’s managed to balance his family, career, and climbing goals.
20 Years After Sharma Made It Popular, How Has Hampi Changed?
Chris Sharma, Katie Brown, and Nate Gold put Hampi on the map for Westerners in 2003. Now local climbers are developing climbs and climbing-adjacent businesses. But there are headwinds.
Season 2 of ‘The Climb’ Should Look Like This
Season two of 'The Climb' has yet to be announced, but I figured I’d offer HBO some ideas.
Cat Runner, Winner of ‘The Climb,’ Is Reaching New Heights
Runner, 24, discusses his victorious effort on the reality show, and the hurdles he’s overcome as a transgender athlete
Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma on Creating Reality Competition Show ‘The Climb’
HBO Max’s new show, ‘The Climb,’ airs today.
Finally! News About Momoa and Sharma’s Reality Competition Show “The Climb”
In a press release, HBO said it would be an “exploration of the human spirit.” Cheesy? You betcha. Imma stock up on popcorn now.
Seb Bouin Claims 4th Ascent of Jumbo Love (5.15b)
Despite the rugged approach and harsh desert conditions, the French endurance master sent America’s first confirmed 5.15b after just ten days on the route.
Megos Sends Old Sharma Project in Céüse at 5.15b
The Ratstaman Vibrations project was made semi-famous by a 2012 Petzl video of Chris Sharma bolting the line and working the moves; it memorably includes a gigantic sideways dyno [insert Sharma scream] to a flat edge.
The Mont-Rebei Gorge: Underdeveloped Big Walls and a Drought-Shrunken River
In 2020, Chris Sharma established a Trick or Tree, a 5.14a deepwater solo in Spain’s Mont-Rebei Gorge. These climbers took standup paddleboards down the river looking for more climbing potential. Instead they found themselves mired in drought.
Chris Sharma—One Of The Best And Most Influential Rock Climbers Of All Time
The pioneering American sport climber is among the best to ever tie in, and was arguably the world’s strongest rock climber for almost 20 years.
Watch Jorge Díaz-Rullo on “El Bon Combat”
Jorge Díaz-Rullo spent sixty days alone in his van working on Chris Sharma's "El Bon Combat."
Weekend Whipper: Sharma Takes Huge Fall. Cameraman Asks If He’s O.K.
You wouldn't want to take this fall. Those falls. So many falls into a roiling sea.
This Has To Be the Most Iconic Chris Sharma Video
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Alex Johnson Took 10 Years to Do the Swarm, and She Doesn’t Regret Any of It
Johnson joins a pantheon of heavy laborers—just ask Tommy Caldwell or Chris Sharma
Have You Seen This Classic 2005 Chris Sharma Bouldering Film?
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Chris Sharma Works Local Project at Cova de l’Ocell
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Rampage: Full Film With Chris Sharma
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Uncut: Watch Chris Sharma Send Catalan Witness the Fitness
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Chris Sharma Makes the First Ascent of Super Blood Wolf Moon (5.14d, Traverse)
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Chris Sharma: A Lifetime of Climbing
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Interview: Alex Megos on Sending Chris Sharma's Perfecto Mundo (5.15c) Project
After more than three weeks of work, 24-year-old Alex Megos from Frankenjura, Germany, made the FA of Perfecto Mundo at Finestra in Margalef, Spain, ticking his first 5.15c.
Chris Sharma Makes the Second Ascent of Everything is Karate (5.14c/d)
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Photo Gallery: The Films of Reel Rock 12
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Opinion: Chris Sharma's Polo Ad—Climbers, Cologne, and Confusion
Polo’s latest scent claims to “ignite the thrill-seeker in every man.” To climbers, it adds to an already complicated history of branding.
Reel Rock 12 Trailer
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Chris Sharma's First Ascent of 100-Foot Pont d’Arc Deep Water Solo
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Chris Sharma and Patxi Usobiaga: Training Day
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The 50 Greatest Climbing Achievements (By Americans) in the Last 25 Years
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Teaser: Chris Sharma's Massive Pont d’Arc Deep Water Solo
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Chris Sharma and Jason Momoa Climb Malibu Creek
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Patxi Usobiaga Works El Bon Combat (5.15b/c)
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Chris Sharma's U.S. Road Trip: Bishop Bouldering
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Off-Route: 6 Climbing Links from Around the Web
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Chris Sharma’s U.S. Road Trip: Castle Rock
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Interview: Chris Sharma Talks Le Blond, Training, and 5.15d
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Chris Sharma's U.S. Road Trip: Panther Beach Bouldering
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Sharma, Megos, DiGiulian, Gelmanov Gym Training Session
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Chris Sharma: V13 Roof Boulder First Ascent
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Chris Sharma and Friends: Gym Training Day
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Savassona Bouldering with Chris Sharma and Jason Momoa
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Watch Chris Sharma Project Perfecto Mundo (Possible 5.15c)
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Watch Jernej Kruder Make Second Ascent of Es Pontas
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Watch Chris Sharma Send Joe Mama (5.15a)
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Interview: The Future of Sharma
With new responsibilities as a business owner, husband, and father, America’s greatest climber talks about training, motivation, and his future.
Watch Chris Sharma Train for Le Blond Project
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Chris Sharma Works Possible 5.15d Project: Le Blond
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Chris Sharma Bouldering in Aruba
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Chris Sharma, Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Project (Ep. 3)
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Chris Sharma, Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Project (Ep. 2)
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Gallery: Sharma in Iceland, Mason Earle in Malta, Mayan Smith-Gobat in Patagonia, and More
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Chris Sharma and Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Multipitch Project
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Mallorcan Dreams: Chris Sharma Deep Water Soloing
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Chris Sharma and Joe Kinder Climb Radar Ez (8c+/5.14c)
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Oliana Good Times With Chris Sharma and Friends
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Chris Sharma and Paul Robinson: Alcañiz Road Trip
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Flash: 6 Inspiring Climbing Photos
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 EDITION
Video: Chris Sharma Sends Catalán Witness the Fitness (V15)
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Interview: Chris Sharma Talks Filming Point Break
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Sharma Sends Wild Roof Boulder
Catalan Witness the Fitness
Megos Sends First Round, First Minute (5.15b)
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Video: Chris Sharma Climbs Old School 5.14
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Video: Chris Sharma Free Climbs Giant Redwood Tree
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Watch Chris Sharma Send His Hardest FA: El Bon Combat (5.15b/c)
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Sharma Sends Solid 5.15 Project
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Video: Sharma, Puccio, and More Attempt Team Boulder Problem
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Sharma, Woods Take 1st and 2nd in Deep Water Solo Comp
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La Dura Complete: The Full Story Of The Hardest Rock Climb In The World
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Chris Sharma, Stefan Glowacz Mega Cave Epilogue
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Chris Sharma, Stefan Glowacz Reveal Secret Mega Project
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New Details in Chris Sharma, Stefan Glowacz Secret Big-Wall Mega Project
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Chris Sharma and Stefan Glowacz Tease Secret Big-Wall Mega Project
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Ondra Repeats Sharma's First Round, First Minute
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Chris Sharma Talks About his Passion for Climbing
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