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3RD ROCK 2018 Ambassador team Announced Press Release

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3rd ROCK ambassador Holly Rees bouldering 7c

We're excited to announce our incredible UK and European ambassadors for 2018. Through thick and thin we periled to find the best of the best. Hundreds of applications came in through our call for ambassadors, and we've selected some fantastic new members to be a part of the 3RD ROCK team for this exciting upcoming year.

For 2018, we are also heading across the pond and launching our USA Team.
Find out more about who our USA ambassadors are here.

Meet our UK and European Ambassadors:


Rachel Carr | Edinburgh, Scotland

Climbing coach and previous champion of the BMC YCS, Edinburgh local Rachel Carr had a start as a competition climber but now focuses on coaching and sending hard boulders outdoors. Rachel has bouldered up to 7C+ and flashed 7B+. This year she plans to focus on her first 8A.

Instagram: @rachelkarma
Twitter: @rachelcarr96


Mikey Cleverdon | Devon, UK

The man in the South West. Mikey holds notable ascents such as the First Ascent of Pe'ahi 8A+ of and The Waterman 8B, the Moors hardest bloc. After suffering a stroke, Mikey remarkably came back to make those ascents, as well as the 2nd Ascent of The End is Nigh 7C+/8A just 12 months after his stroke.

Facebook: Mikey Cleverdon Climbing
Instagram: @Blochobbit


Holly Rees | Buxton, UK

One of the leading female outdoor boulderers in the Yorkshire scene, Holly has taken on classics such as Ben's Roof Extension 8A and Chimes Extension 8b at Raven Tor. Travelling for climbing frequently whilst managing her career as a veterinary surgeon, Holly has managed to crush boulders internationally as well, including the famous Caroline 7C+ in Rocklands.

Instagram: @hollyclimbing


Patrick Gebert | Karlsruhe, Germany

Patrick has been climbing for 20+ years and has reached up to 8c sport climbing and 8B bouldering. Part of a team of 10 athletes for the DAV German Alpine Club, Patrick has sent 8A boulders in Magic Wood, Chironico and Iceland. Patrick has big plans for 2018, including a trip to Zimbabwe.

Blog: patrickgebert.de
Instagram: @patrick.gebert
Facebook: @patrickclimbing


Check out our new USA ambassadors here and get insider info on all of our new athletes, by following our updates on our Instagram account @3rdrocking.

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31 Jan, 2018

Mikey Cleverdon |Dorset, UK -  The man in the southeast

Dorset. Southeast? Mmmnnn...

 

31 Jan, 2018

Edinborough?

And why is Rachel Carr's name linked to Cailean Harker's site?

I've notified 3RD Rock so that they're aware, in the meanwhile I've gone in and made a few geographical updates :-)

1 Feb, 2018

Do petestack and I get vouchers for proof-reading 3D's press release?

1 Feb, 2018

When you put it like that...

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