Ready For Adventures With “The Climb” Host Chris Sharma And prAna’s Spring Apparel

17 Mar 2023 by Lina Jordan in Celebrities, Ego, Event, Fame, Fashion, Fitness, Fitness, General, Health, Health, Home, Money, Pleasure, Power, Products, Profile, Sports, Style, Television

It’s almost springtime and we’re feeling all of the inspiration from watching the finale of The Climb, currently streaming on HBO Max Original. prAna Adventurers Chris Sharma and Meagan Martin, co-hosted the series and we have all of their top picks from prAna’s Spring ’23 climbing apparel. Check below for a conversation with Sharma and see what this expert climber has to say about life on the wall and the rock.

Presented by Jason Momoa and accomplished rock climber Chris Sharma, The Climb is a visually-arresting and life-changing adventure that represents the foundations of rock climbing and exploration of the human spirit. In this competition, amateur climbers were put through a rigorous series of challenges, braving some of the world’s most intimidating ascents to crown the world’s best amateur climber with a prAna sponsored climbing career and a $100,000 cash prize.

Megan Martin wearing Kanab Pant with Chakara Crop Top

prAna Adventurer, Meagan Martin is no stranger to breaking records. As a professional rock climber and renowned American Ninja Warrior, Martin is leading the way in women’s climbing. Now, as host on The Climb, she’s helping the next generation of amateur climbers reach for the skies. She is also the ESPN commentator for USA climbing events, lending her expertise to all those who tune in.

Chris Sharma wearing prAna’s Lost Sol Long Sleeve Shirt

Chris Sharma is considered one of the greatest and most influential climbers in the history of the sport, as a prAna Adventurer he has been with the brand since 1995. He has spent two decades searching, and scaling, the planet’s most difficult and beautiful rock climbs. From bouldering to sport climbing to “psicobloc” (deep-water soloing), his meditative approach combined with his powerful, dynamic style make him a climbing pioneer.

Most recently, Sharma has been a host on HBO Max’s ultimate climbing competition series: The Climb. This is the perfect time to sit down with him and ask some of important questions about this challenging sport, and his fashion choices to do it comfortably, safely and in style. If you’re looking for fresh inspiration in your climbing game, you’ve found it.

HOMBRE: How did you get started in the sport of climbing?
Chris Sharma: I started climbing in 1993 when my mom brought me to a climbing gym in Berkeley when I was 12 . A few months later Pacific Edge gym opened in my home town of Santa Cruz, CA and I I basically never looked back since.

H: What’s your favorite climbing style?
CS: I like all styles of climbing. I’m attracted to aesthetic lines in nature. One of the great things in climbing is that there are so many styles and types of rock so it’s great to enjoy it all. But if I had to pick one style it would definitely be deep water soloing.

H: How does it feel when people climb the routes you set or repeat your first ascents?
CS: It’s a really proud feeling when you see someone get enjoyment out of something you’ve worked hard to create. Also it’s been really cool over the years to see certain climbs of mine become milestone achievements in other climbers careers. I’m proud to have influenced their climbing journey.

H: How does yoga play a role in your climb training?
CS: Climbing is a lot about keeping your body tight so it’s really good to have something like yoga to open your body up and keep balanced.

prAna’s Stretch Zion Pant II

H: What features should we look for in climbing pants and shirts? (What to wear rock climbing)
CS: I look at materials, and fit most. I like a pant for example that I can move really well in yet will still be durable and have some abrasion resistance.

H: What advice do you have for an experienced climber who’s been off the wall for a while and wants to get back?
CS: I’d say, it’s really important to be patient. It can be frustrating coming back after a long time off. You have to pay your dues and build up the fitness and strength etc. It’s natural that it will take some time and it’s important to be mentally strong to avoid getting frustrated. Anyway I’m general it’s best not to compare yourself with past achievements. It can be frustrating but if you put the time in you will eventually get back to where you were. One of the best things about it though is the feeling of rediscovering and falling back in love with climbing.

H: How is sport climbing different from other kinds of climbing?
CS: Because sport climbing are protected with bolts, it’s generally one of the safest types of climbing. And so it gives you the freedom to really explore the movement and focus on pushing your limits.

H: Which prAna climbing styles can you not live without?
CS: Without a doubt the Stretch Zion Pant for outdoor climbing.

prAna’s Stretch Zion pant

prAna’s Chakara Support Bra and
Halle Straight Pant II

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