Whilst there are a great many 'climbing greats', few are greater than Chris Sharma. Ever since the age of 14 Sharma has been pushing standards forwards in terms of both difficulty and quality, with a list of cutting edge ascents spanning over two decades.

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I couldn't be more excited to join team Tenaya! @tenayaclimbing A brand with products crafted in Spain, known for its design and performance, is a dream come true! I look forward to collaborating with a great group of people and representing the brand around the world! #makeithappen 📷 @giancolafoto

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Since his relocation to Spain he has started a family, a gym, and is now working alongside Tenaya to design and create their next generation of climbing shoes.

This is only the beginning, so watch out for more details...

Notable first ascents:

2000: The Mandala (V12), V12 - Bishop, California
2001: Realization/Biographie (9a+), 9a+ - Ceuse, France
2004: Practise of the Wild, 8C - Magic Wood, Switzerland
2005: Witness the Fitness, 8C - Ozarks, USA
2007: Es Pontas (9a+), 9a+ DWS - Mallorca, Spain
2008: Jumbo Love (9b), 9b - Clark Mountain, USA
2011: First Round, First Minute (9b), 9b - Margalef, Spain
2013: La Dura Dura (9b+), 9b+ - Oliana, Spain (second ascent)
2016: Asha, 9b DWS - Mallorca, Spain

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Fanatic session in cova de ocell working a new finish to Catalan witness the fitness with @felipe.camargo 📷 @giancolafoto feels good to get my grrr on! @tenayaclimbing @prana @redbull @sharmaclimbingbcn @petzl_official

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