Chris Sharma

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Chris Sharma’s preternatural climbing ability and visionary first ascents have earned him an enduring reputation as one of the world’s best rock climbers. This American professional athlete, ambassador and entrepreneur from Santa Cruz, California, has been on a global odyssey, now two decades in the making, in search of the planet’s most difficult and beautiful rock climbs. Sharma has dedicated years of his life to discovering and climbing singular, aesthetic and seemingly impossible routes—always with his humble, meditative approach and powerful, dynamic style of movement. Today he continues to climb at the world standard, pushing the limits of what’s possible and always reimagining the direction of his remarkably storied climbing career.

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News Chris Sharma makes first ascent of Black Pearl, 9a+ DWS

Chris Sharma has made the first ascent of Black Pearl, a 9a+ Deep Water Solo route, in Mallorca, Spain.

10 Nov

News Chris Sharma returns with new 9b+, Sleeping Lion

Chris Sharma has made the first ascent of long-term project Sleeping Lion, 9b+, at the age of 41.

9 31 Mar

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

A mix of ticks, unusual news, interesting tidbits and remastered classics...

7 1 May, 2021

Fri Night Vid Best of the West - Classic Hueco Tanks Bouldering Flick

This week's Friday Night Video is the classic bouldering film Best of the...

6 26 Feb, 2021

Fri Night Vid Rampage - Classic Bouldering Flick with Chris Sharma

This week's Friday Night Video is the quintessential bouldering film: Rampage. Released in...

3 3 Apr, 2020

Press Release Chris Sharma joins Tenaya

Whilst there are a great many 'climbing greats', few are greater than Chris Sharma. Ever since the age of 14 Sharma has been...

8 12 Dec, 2018

Fri Night Vid Chris Sharma - Biographie

After Margo Hayes' ascent of Biographie (9a+) last week, I thought it would be worthwhile to look back at one of the most...

5 29 Sep, 2017

News Big fish, 8c+ / 9a Deep Water Solo by Chris Sharma

16 14 Sep, 2017

Video Chris Sharma climbing Pont d'Arc, Ardèche

12 30 Aug, 2017

News Chris Sharma does Joe Mama, 9a+

8 12 Oct, 2016

News Chris Sharma opens Alasha, 9? DWS on Mallorca

10 23 Sep, 2016

Fri Night Vid Chris Sharma in Aruba

2 12 Aug, 2016

Videos Mallorcan Dreams + More from Chris Sharma

17 May, 2016

Video Chris Sharma and Friends in Oliana

3 11 Mar, 2016

Video Chris Sharma on El Bon Combat 9b / +

6 9 Mar, 2016

Podcast Chris Sharma

3 4 Feb, 2016

News Catalan Witness the fitness, ~8B+ / C, by Chris Sharma

4 Jan, 2016

Video Chris Sharma on El bon combat, ~9b / +

12 23 Apr, 2015

News La Dura Dura 9b+, Adam Ondra and Chris Sharma - FULL MOVIE

12 26 Mar, 2014

Video Chris Sharma in Australia

4 22 Oct, 2013

News Chris Sharma To Try Dawn Wall Project On El Capitan

23 2 Oct, 2013

Fri Night Vid Chris Sharma goes Psicobloc

9 9 Aug, 2013

News Who owns a sport route? Nalle vs. Chris Sharma

104 3 Apr, 2010

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THE TICKLIST: Who will climb the next 9c?

In this special episode of The Ticklist, Rob Greenwood and Xa White discuss who will climb the next 9c sport route and what that's likely to be. The run through a likely list of names, as well as some outside chances...

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Latest Reviews for Chris's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces...

3 16 Jun

Tenaya Indalo

It's been years in development, but the long-promised Indalo is finally out. If you're after a very capable performance all-rounder, it was worth the wait, says Rob Greenwood.

9 11 Nov, 2022

Tenaya Mastia

The Mastia is a good all-round performance rock shoe with a varied focus, says Rob Greenwood, ranging from overhanging sport to bouldering on rock types which require that little bit of extra sensitivity.

8 15 Jan, 2021

PETZL IKO CORE - gimmick or innovation?

With its unique fit, the IKO CORE is a genuinely different and innovative headtorch. But whether it's much better than...

14 8 Dec, 2020

Petzl SWIFT RL - One Headtorch to Rule Them All?

The SWIFT RL offers an amazingly heavyweight power output in a light and compact package, says Rob Greenwood,...

57 22 Sep, 2020

Large Bouldering Mats

Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings,...

29 7 Jul, 2020

Compact Headtorches

Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five...

18 31 Dec, 2019

Latest News from Chris's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Siurana Climbing Festival - 11th to 13th November 2022

Experience three days of activities and clinics led by athletes, mountain guides, instructors, climbing developers, photographers and equipment specialists, along with climbers from all over the world, to celebrate sport climbing in one of the ...

11 Oct, 2022

Women's Trad Festival 2022

This August saw the Women's Trad Festival return to the Peak District for a joyous and action-packed weekend of climbing. Heading into its 7th year, the festival is based on three core values: mental well-being, sustainability and accessibility. Gathering...

2 5 Sep, 2022

Tenaya partners with Zara to launch a new women's range of clothing and shoes

Global fashion brand Zara and climbing shoe company Tenaya are teaming up for a product collaboration, launching on 5 May 2022. The limited-release women's capsule includes clothing items, an approach shoe, and...

5 May, 2022