The quintessential climbing bum, outrageously great person, big wall climber, B.A.S.E jumper.

Ivo began climbing in 1989 in Bulgaria and since that time has climbed in three hundred and fifty areas around the world. He has been a certified UIAA Guide since 1994. Six years ago he arrived in the United States not knowing a word of English, with the dream of climbing with the best climbers in the world. Ivo believes his lifestyle encompasses the rock climbing community and represents the dream and the stoke that you get from that lifestyle. Since 1999 he has spent over 6 months on the face of El Capitan trying to free new lines and speed climb around. Ivo climbs free up to 5.13, aid to A5, bouldering on-site to V8, sport climbing on-site to 5.13a/b, trad climbing on-site 5.12c/d and mix climbing to M8. His hobbies include photography, kite surfing, surfing and paragliding.