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Pan America Series 2026 🇺🇸

Four days straight fighting through heat and fatigue, and every second was exhilarating. Placed 10th in bouldering and 20th in sport. The path ahead is clear, time to train.

@kawa.club
📸 @calebtimmermanphoto taken in USA Climbing by @nikkarolides

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2 months ago

NAC Vail 2026!

My favorite comp on the circuit. Every year inspires me and makes me hungry for more comps. Thought this was going to be the year I made finals at Vail but made some tactical errors before the comp and fucked up my skin. Anyways, happy I was still able to make semis with some creative climbing to avoid the slopers in qualifiers. I feel like I’ve finally reached the finals level and excited to prove it to myself at the Pan American Series comp in Salt Lake. by @nikkarolides

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4 months ago

NACS Quebec City 🇨🇦 4th Place

First finals of the season, gave everything and felt fearless. Now to lock in and make Vail finals.

📸 @olivier_dumas_photo taken in DÉLIRE Escalade by @nikkarolides

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5 months ago

More stills from nationals. Team Trials 🔜

@permafrostpictures.photography by @nikkarolides

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7 months ago

National Championships 2026

Made it to the next level, ready to give Team Trials everything I got.

📸 @gajdaphotography taken in High Point Climbing And Fitness Orlando by @nikkarolides

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8 months ago

Battle of the Brawn 2025! 🥉

From narrowly making finals by getting a top and a zone in the last ten minutes, to placing third in finals, this comp was an incredible experience.

Thanks @springsclimbingcenter for putting on an amazing comp! Can’t wait to battle it out next year with everyone in CO!

@climbasylum
📸 @chronicallyunderwhelmed
#climbing #bouldering #compclimbing taken in Springs Climbing Center by @nikkarolides

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a year ago

Battle of the Bay 2025!

My third year competing at Battle of the Bay! Psyched to have made finals with @van_malkie and @austinoviattt in such a stacked comp. Thanks @touchstoneclimbing for putting on an amazing finals once again. Until next year!

@kawa.club
📸 @oldmanmoon
#bouldering #climbing by @nikkarolides

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a year ago

🌊 North Face Climb Festival 2025!

Had so much fun at this comp and very grateful to experience it with some of my best friends. Thanks @thenorthface_climb for putting on a phenomenal event!

📸 @jkh_photo
#climbing #deepwatersoloing by @nikkarolides

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a year ago

Vail 2025 P14

One of the most fun comps I’ve had in a while. Felt confident and was able to enjoy some great blocs. Not the best climbs for my placement but I know I can make finals next year.

📸 @gajdaphotography
#climbing #bouldering #ifsc taken in Vail, Colorado by @nikkarolides

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a year ago

NACS Greenville 2025 P6!

First NACS finals! Gave this comp everything I had and everything lined up. Buzzer beater tops on limit power blocs made this comp a wild ride to the last minute. Psyched to have kept a consistent top six through every round even with an injured finger and no slabs to fall back on. Stoked for more comps soon!

📸 @cmsninjagoat @gajdaphotography
#climbing #training #bouldering #ifsc #scarpa taken in BlocHaven Climbing by @nikkarolides

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2 years ago

Team Trials 2025

This was my first time competing at team trials for bouldering. Haven’t been able to stay in good climbing shape due to some injuries, and didn’t have my best performance. I’m frustrated, but more then anything I can’t wait until the next NACS to compete again. Recently I’ve been deterred with comps, missing many podiums at locals, and NACS finals. After team trials I can’t wait to feel healthy and be able to train hard for comps again. Anyways, even though p26 means I can’t compete at any world cups, it still ranks me 20th which is something to be proud of.
Also now that they take top 8 to finals my 8th place streak won’t be so bad lol.

📸 @gajdaphotography
#climbing #coaching #ifsc #bouldering by @nikkarolides

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2 years ago

Battle of Brawn 2024!

Some of the best comp blocs and climbers made this a memorable comp. Looking forward to next year!

Thanks @springsclimbingcenter you guys did a phenomenal job.

👕 @climbasylum

📸 @joeleach_co @realhumanjake @crimpladder @lukemvincent

#climbingcompetition #climbing #coach #bouldering by @nikkarolides

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