Mayan Smith-Gobat

Mayan is currently the most internationally prolific and inspiring rock climber from New Zealand and is among the best climbers from Australasia. Mayan was born in the shadow of Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak, and has a deep-seated love and appreciation of the mountains and the vertical world. Mayan now lives on the road, following the best climbing conditions around the world. One of Mayan’s latest achievements was the first female ascent of Space Boy, 32 (8b+ / 5.14a) at her home crag, the “Cave”, New Zealand.