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This evening, Jana and I will be watching the partial solar eclipse here in the French Alps, a bit north of Ceüse.

Going through footage and photos made me reflect not only on the last few weeks of climbing here, but also on everything leading up to it.

I had felt so intimidated. I was told the climbing was hard, the bolts were far apart, and the hike was heinous. I came here with more than respect: intimidation.

But the moment I parked my RV at camp and got my first glimpse of this incredible piece of limestone, I freaked out. It was so beautiful, even just to look at.

And I was ready to get my ass kicked. Zero expectations. Totally ready to feel like a beginner again—which, honestly, was exciting.

But the experience was nothing like that.

The moment I touched that rock, I just fell in love. The movement felt intuitive and, more than anything, fun. The bolting added excitement, which to my surprise, I actually enjoyed.

And the hike? It makes this place even more special. It feels rewarding to get up there and be greeted by those incredible views.

But honestly, most importantly, I am so, so proud of my little pumpkin Eenie, who is the strongest of us all. 🐶💛☀️

I love this place—the hike, the rock, the people, and the pizza. 🥹❤️🍕

Repasando vídeos y fotos, me puse a reflexionar sobre estas últimas semanas escalando aquí.
Me sentía muy intimidada. Me habían dicho que la escalada era difícil, las chapas lejos y la caminata horrorosa. Vine con algo más que respeto: intimidación.

Pero en cuanto vi esta increíble caliza, aluciné.

Venía con cero expectativas, preparada para sentirme como una principiante otra vez —y, sinceramente, eso me hacía ilusión.

Pero en cuanto toqué esa roca, me enamoré. La distancia entre las chapas añadía emoción, y la caminata hace que este lugar sea aún más especial. Llegar arriba y encontrarte con esas vistas hace que todo el esfuerzo valga la pena.

Pero, sobre todo, estoy muy, muy orgullosa de mi pequeña Eenie, que es la más fuerte de todos nosotros.

@janaocaenkaya #ceuse #france #smalldogsrule #climbinglife #frenchalps🇫🇷

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This spring break our family joined our close friends @sandywilder2 @mattiswilder and @bayeswilder on a climbing trip in Red River Gorge, Kentucky—an endless expanse of stunning sandstone.

When I wasn’t belaying or hauling myself up the rock or packing snacks, I tried my skill at climbing photography. Still true to form, I stuck with my old 35mm manual Voigtländer lens and kept my feet on the ground, while gaining a whole new respect for the photographers who rig themselves high above to get the shot.

While there, Bayes (a.k.a. Big Brother Bayes) sent a 5.14c called Golden Ticket at just 14 years old. I first photographed Bayes coming into the world (literally) and now, watching him rise (also literally) into this moment was pretty epic. But I think I’ll leave the big wall photo shoots to someone else!

I return with scraped hands and sore arms; grateful for new perspectives, old friendships, and family adventures. Here’s a peek into our time there. @downhill_daddy

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Bayes working the crux boulder problem of the Red River Gorge mega line, "Golden Ticket" 5.14c which later on sent in the evening the same day waiting for better conditions.

After seeing Simon's photo of this route in the guidebook, it has been on my list to shoot for over two years. The stars aligned just right. Much thanks to Bayes and his mom Sandy for the support!

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Wow!! Such a beautiful haven and a crazy place.

This is Rocklands, in the heart of wild South Africa. Vast rolling hills and mountains covered with breathtaking orange rocks scattered about. A wonderland to any climber or other alike. Nothing can go wrong here. It’s just you and the world, stretching on immensely farther than the naked eye can see. And my lucky self got to spend 3 weeks here. No worries, no regrets, nothing weighing me down. Just climbing and living the best life possible.

This trip was with my family and another family whom are friends of ours (the Hsin family). We got to do all sorts of other things in the new land such as a safari, shark cage diving, random exploring, and food eating. Although we did those other things, our main plan was to climb. And well… we definitely succeeded on that front!😁😁.

I was able to have such a fun enjoyable trip and at the same time, push my goals and abilities in the sport. I came into the trip wanting to do tons of volume in my near-limit and to do my first V13. I accomplished both with flying colors. I even sent 22 climbs of the grade V10(7c+) and up!

The grades aren’t the real important part. What made my trip the best were the most fun climbs. For example I got to do “The Rhino” 7b+ which is a huge classic and a must do. I also got to do some of my parent’s FAs. I sent one of my dad’s more well known FAs “Black Mango Chutney” 7c+ which was amazing. I also did one of my mom’s only FAs “To Siemay” 7a which holds great stories.

The exotic African wildlife is a whole another story on its own. So many animals that can only be found there. Let alone that they are so beautiful, unique, and interesting. I lucked out and got to see so many great ones (too many to list) 😂😅.

Well that’s about it… (I could probably keep going on for days but I can’t write too long). For people who want to see stats here is a list of all the 7c+(V10) climbs and up ranked in order of most enjoyable to me. (List in comments) ➡️

@thenorthface
@blackdiamond
@evolv_worldwide
@cruxpowerclimbing
@sendclimbing

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Had a great day out at Flagstaff a few weeks ago with @bayeswilder where we got on Botslayer. We had a great session with Bayes sending the SDS and me sending Botslayer v10! My first v10 outdoors! Thanks to the Wilder family for a great day at the crag!

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During the past month I’ve had the amaizing oportunity to travel with my family.
It has been my first time visiting the U.S a country very diferent from Europa’s countrys.
We’ve been visiting NYC and then we spent an amaizing days at the RRG.
We’ve learnt a lot of it’s culture and of the formation of the country, we’ve also practiced a lot of English and of course, climbed a lot.

This trip has helped my mind to disconnect from all the bad that this year has brought me, I’ve also meet some new friends and during all the trip we had a lot of fun.

Thanks to my parents for making this possible.

I’m very proud of myself for the big effort I’ve put into heal that injury and finally be able to Climb and enjoy the rocks.

I will miss competing this weekend at the Spanish Championship but I wish you all the best of luck and above all, even if you don't get the result you expect, enjoy yourself because now that I can't compete, I've seen how lucky I was last year.

@cct21.club_escalada
@team_edelrid
@blocdistrict_barcelona
@edelridspain
@tenayaclimbing
@goma2_siurana
@cteec.catalanyouthclimbingteam

#climbinghard #youthclimber #youthclimbing #rotpunkt #onsight #leadclimbing #hardclimbing #climbers #climb #climbinglife #escalada #climbforlife #climbonsight #climber #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #familiablocdistrict
#injury

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Although I sent this problem the next day (and have video), this was one of the ultimate punts I had in my climbing career. Beyond Life always held a dear spot in my heart. I was there when @jasonkehl_cryptochild put this up with myself, @dave_graham_ and Matt Boz… in fact, Jason chose the name after we went for a rest day to Price to watch the movie 13 ghosts. There’s a scene in that movie where a lawyer gets cut in half by a sliding glass door in a haunted house. It was pretty shocking, and during the movie with the crew, I pretty much said out loud “holy crap that guy is beyond life!” I guess Jason liked that line and so he immortalized it. I wasn’t really strong enough to send the problem back then but years later, when I was strong enough, it was really fun to put it down. This was at the end of a long session of figuring it out, and rapidfire attempts, and I was just out of gas on the literal 5.10 last move lol! It was a glorious fail. Anyhow, it’s awesome to hear Siemay and @sandywilder2 @smoove_js (film credits) and @mattiswilder cheering me on. A lot of people nowadays really talk down on the high energy cheerleading, but it used to get us psyched, and I was definitely a big yeller. Anyhow, the send is on my YouTube if anybody wants to see it. …It’s been 32 years of climbing and it’s still my favorite thing to do in this reality! I guess it will be until I myself am Beyond Life! 🔥

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AMERICAS PROJECT 📍🇺🇸 Moab - Las Vegas

On our way back from Moab to St. George we wanted to visit Bryce canyon and some slot canyons. At 8am we left our sleeping place in capitol reef national park (at 2000m elevation) and started driving direction Escalante. But soon after, at 2450m elevation we had to return. Too much snow and ice for our van. And the road was suposed to go even higher up to 3000m.
That meant no Escalante or slot canyons for us and we decided to go directly to Bryce Canyon. Only to abort this mission too, a few minutes later. Heavy storms announced..
Next stop St. George, looking for dry rock to climb. Didn't find any but met a couple of friends there and decided to go all together to Las Vegas as the weather was looking promising.
In the end we had a great time in Vegas with old and new friends, enjoying sun, nature and some good climbs.

@fixe.climb #feelthelizard
@tenayaclimbing #makeithappen

#americasproject #climbing #escalada #klettern #escalade #roadtrip #vanlife #usa #redrock

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Incredible day at upper Dream Canyon. Our welcome to Boulder cannot be better. Today with 2 special families we meet in @teamabcclimbing It was an amazing experience go explore and climb with Melissa, @ellamusicrocks and @sandywilder2 and to meet their friends. Thanks a lot guys, you are the best 😘
On the the morning we have been exploring the Lost Angel sector, cold morning, long routes, great views. On the afrernoon we have been on the Oceanic Wall, sunny day, nice routes, not easy, some of them very reachy. The girls (and the parents also 😊) had an awsome day exploring the nature and sharing time with this fun families. Thanks a lot. Let's do It again soon 🤩🤩🤩

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We had an amazing time in Rifle this week with the Wilder family! Beckett sent his first 13s- Fluffboy & Deity! It was awesome that @bayeswilder sent Fluffboy on the very next go. Asher pulled hard moves on the same climbs and then some. Beckett also sent Pistola (5.12a). Asher sent Duck a Day (5.9) and Peaceful Revolution (5.10c). Can't wait to go back!

1: Asher focused on Defenseless Betty (5.12a) - 📷credit: @becketthsin

2: Asher on Rehabilitator (5.11d) - 📷 credit: @becketthsin

3: Asher clipping 3 on Deity (5.13a)

4: Beckett hitting the sick dyno on Fluffboy (5.13c)

5: Beckett on his send go of Deity

6: Beckett and Bayes celebrating their back to back sends

7: Beckett regrouping - 📷 credit: @bayeswilder

8: Mid-Day Dip

9: Shenanigans

10: 😎 at camp

#chalkmatters @frictionlabs #rockclimbing #riflecolorado #kidclimber #climbingkids @scarpana

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Matt and Bayes Wilder: the father-son partnership that’s producing a champion. Story in bio.
1) Bayes working The Heist (V12) in Eldorado Canyon earlier this year. 📸 @sandywilder2
2) Matt making the bold first ascent of Viceroy (14b) back in 2009. It remains one of Boulder Canyon’s hardest routes. 📸 @andy_mann
3) Father and son at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky last fall, when Bayes became the youngest person ever to climb 5.14c. 📸 Matt Wilder collection.

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Despite the high mountain winds, recent snow and subzero temps @omega_hen @selahwarrenn and family pulled of an #inboulder Birthday Party for #judahhende

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In lieu of gifts #judahhende requested all friends donate #marshallfire #wildfirefund @colorado_gives $500 was raised by the kids. Thanks parents @mattdavies5 @sylviartawse @paolarobledo @sandywilder2 & more…

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