Name: Beth Rodden
Age: 23
Primary residence: Estes Park, CO
Yrs climbing: 9
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 105
How did you start? My dad took me to the local gym and I was hooked.

What kind of climbing do you prefer? All types of rock climbing

What's your most memorable climbing experience? Climbing Lurking Fear and meeting Tommy

What do you think of trad climbing? Fun
Sport climbing? Fun
Alpine climbing? Fun if there is not too much snow
Mixed climbing?
Bouldering? Fun

What did your mother say when you started climbing? Sounds fun, as long as I don’t have to do it.

What's your favorite food? Sugar

What are you reading? TV Guide

What are you driving? I can’t drive, I broke my foot

Do you watch tv? Yes

Do you climb competitively? No, I discovered the mountains

Do you climb indoors a lot? Not anymore

After climbing indoors a lot, how does it feel to go outside, are you stronger or weaker? Stronger
Smarter or dumber? Neither

What other activities do you participate in? Hiking, running

What's the hardest sport you've tried? Shot Put

Do you have a hero? My parents
Why? They are amazing

How much do you travel? About 9 months a year

What do you like most about traveling? Traveling

What do you learn from your travels? Patience

If you could only climb in one place for the rest of your life, where would it be? Yosemite
Why? Is there anywhere else?

What's the most over-hyped area? Bishop

What's the most under-hyped area? It’s a secret

What are your strengths? Weaknesses? I cannot hold on to a sloper or climb overhangs

Can you do a 1-arm pull up? How many? No

What’s the best thing about being in a photoshoot? Being with friends

The worst thing about being in a photoshoot? The sun and posing

What advice would you give to someone that wants to be a professional climber? Choose a more lucrative career, then go on the road when you have money.

What do you like about Bluewater? The great people and products

What's your favorite Bluewater product? The Dominator
Why? It’s great!