http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/images/stories/NewBox_black.png http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/athletes/carlo-traversi http://fiveten.com/athletes/carlo-traversi Home Climbing Area: Boulder, CO and the Sonoma Coast. Claim to Climbing Fame: 2-Time US Sport Climbing National Champion, 2nd Ascent of The Game V15 Favorite Climbing Shoe: The Blackwing. No other shoe on the market comes even close to the precision and reliability of the Blackwing. When I know that a foot pick would mean failure, I put on the Blackwing and know that failure is not an option. Built on the same last as the Dragon, but with a velcro closure. Makes it easy to pull on and off during... ]]> Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0500 4130 0000-00-00 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_4130IMG42981318551796_1320095302.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_IMG4982_1318551184.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_traversi2_1268757393.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_traversi_1268756115.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_traversi0_1268757393.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4130_traversi1_1268757393.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/troy-brosnan http://fiveten.com/athletes/troy-brosnan Starting to ride a bike at the age of two and a half, it was certain that Troy Brosnan was going to be in the cycling scene. Born July 13th, 1993 - Troy was brought into a cycling family with both mum and dad racing road bikes. One year after getting his first bike, Troy was racing BMX and went on racing for another 8 years all over Australia. At the age of 13 is when it all started, being introduced into the sport of Downhill Mountain Bike Riding. Since then Troy has won State Championships, National Championships and... ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:28:11 -0400 11588 2011-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh19-1334162157.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_image004-1332196497.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh23-1334162157.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troy2-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh6-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh16-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/sasha-digiulian http://fiveten.com/athletes/sasha-digiulian I have been climbing since 1999. On average I train 2-3 hours each day, five days a week. I have traveled to over 15 countries to pursue my sport, both for competitions and to climb outside. Every year, my climbing has progressed to new levels and I challenge myself with new goals. Since a young age I have balanced my climbing life with my school life. This balance has taught me valuable time management skills. I have also learned a lot about the successes that hard work yields, and the necessity for determination and passion. I see myself living... ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:03:00 -0500 12562 2012-01-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12562_sasha-1327709673.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/danny-macaskill http://fiveten.com/athletes/danny-macaskill Danny MacAskill is a Scottish street trials pro rider for Inspired Bicycles Ltd, born and raised in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. On April 19th, 2009 the then twenty-three year old released a five-and-a-half-minute street trials video on YouTube set to ‘The Funeral’ by Band of Horses that was to change his life. Filmed by his flatmate Dave Sowerby, the video got a few hundred thousand views over night and as of today has been watched well over 20 million times – the world went crazy for Danny. The video features stunts performed by MacAskill. ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:55:28 -0500 10990 2011-02-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill8_1299795365.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill1_1298916931.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill2_1298916931.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill4_1298916931.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill6_1298919950.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill9_1299795365.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10990_macaskill01_1299795430.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/danny-hart http://fiveten.com/athletes/danny-hart My name is Danny Hart, I am a downhill mountain racer from the United Kingdom, I have raced for as long as I can remember on two wheels, weather it be motocross, BMX, cross country, to now downhill. My parents have been a huge support to me over the years, and a lot of the credit has to go to them. My career has taking me to some extraordinary places and it is only getting better with time! ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:32:32 -0400 12191 2011-10-21 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im1_1320968167.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im2_1320968167.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im3_1320968168.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im4_1320968168.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im5_1320968168.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im6_1320968168.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12191_im7_1320968168.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/jimmy-webb http://fiveten.com/athletes/jimmy-webb I began climbing in my hometown of Maryville, Tn. One random day my friend decided to take me to the local climbing gym and instantly I was hooked. I probably spent at least 300 days out of the year in there.  Climbing for me since then has become a huge part of my life. It has taught me valuable lessons and without it I don't know where I would be.  One of the greatest things I have taken from climbing Is the feeling of giving back.  I coach the kids here at our local climbing gym and when I... ]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 16:40:00 -0400 13103 2012-05-30 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3144-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3130-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3131-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3135-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3137-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13103_img-3140-1338924427.jpeg http://fiveten.com/athletes/sonnie-trotter http://fiveten.com/athletes/sonnie-trotter Favorite climbing area: Squamish, B.C. Claim to fame: Still alive, still happy. Favorite Five Ten shoe: Anasazi Lace-Up, Daescent What makes you tick? What makes you climb? I love to be outside. I love to try really hard. I love to look down after I have climbed up, the view is always better. ]]> Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0500 4245 0000-00-00 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4245_sonnie_1271364469.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/suz-graham http://fiveten.com/athletes/suz-graham Born in Canada and raised in Salt Lake City, Suz was raised in the outdoor lifestyle. She fell in love with the mountains at a young age, and is an accomplished professional all-mountain skier and BASE Jumper. Suz is one of the most versatile and progressive female action sports athletes in the world- and the only female in the world actively performing ski-BASE jumps. Through BASE jumping, wingsuiting, and speedflying- she roams the globe looking for the next adventure. ]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:57:35 -0400 12172 2011-10-17 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_DSCN1714_1318883115.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_Picture4_1318883116.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_Picture15_1318883116.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_806847309l_1318883117.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_GOPR0375_1318883117.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_GOPR0509_1318883117.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12172_tomstone108_1318883118.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/ellen-brennan http://fiveten.com/athletes/ellen-brennan As a young girl Ellen was inspired watching her father flying his paraglider in the skies above her. As she grew older she embraced this passion of free flight as her own and took it to the next level. Whether flying her wingsuit in the mountains, soaring her paraglider or training for her next adventure, Ellen is an incredibly driven athlete. If she is not climbing and jumping from cliffs in Moab, UT, you will likely find her exploring the Alps in her wingsuit. Within the B.A.S.E community Ellen is known not only for her amazing performance but also... ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:04:38 -0400 12208 2011-10-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG0251_1319563884.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG1084_1319563884.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG0889_1319563884.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_P1040175_1319563884.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG4007_1319563884.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG11062_1319563884.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12208_IMG1186_1319563885.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/mason-earle http://fiveten.com/athletes/mason-earle My name is Kinloch Mason Earle, I like to climb cracks, do first ascents, and free climb on big walls. ]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:58:35 -0500 12271 2011-11-08 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12271_IMG86281_1320793678.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12271_DSC0085_1320793585.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12271_1554212604997049371002994746308460545944303n_1320793585.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12271_12MasongettingitdoneasBradwatchesclosely_1320793585.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/greg-minnaar http://fiveten.com/athletes/greg-minnaar Describe your goals for 2010: Win World Championships & World Cup Overall and remain injury free.When did you begin cycling and why? I first started in BMX at 4 yrs of age.  I did motocross for 11 yrs, then motocross went out the window and mountain biking was in. Strongest qualities as a racer? Consistency. Strength. Determination.Your greatest cycling achievement to date: World Downhill Champion 2003 ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:27:00 -0500 7182 2010-02-08 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar_1265664478.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar0_1271349846.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar1_1271349846.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/angie-payne http://fiveten.com/athletes/angie-payne Favorite shoe: Project ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:30 -0400 9619 2010-04-15 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9619_e.IMG7690_1321312595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9619_angelapayne0_1271369811.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9619_e.IMG7562_1321312595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9619_Angela Payne. European Human Being V12.RMNPCO_1321312595.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/chris-kovarik http://fiveten.com/athletes/chris-kovarik 2010 Australian National Champion and Australian Team Rider for 11 consecutive years. Consistent Top 10 World Cup rider. Numerous World Cup winds and podiums. Record holder of the largest win margin in World Cup Pro Men history. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:03:00 -0500 7181 2010-02-08 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik2_1314050416.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik1_1271349128.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik_1271348166.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik0_1271349260.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/dean-potter http://fiveten.com/athletes/dean-potter Home climbing area: Earth Favorite climbing area: Yosemite Claim to fame: I haven’t died yet. Favorite Five Ten shoe: comfy Moccasyms. When I alpine climb I seam-seal as well as snow-seal them and wear them with a thick pair of socks. I’ve climbed super-hard cracks in them as well as worn strap-on crampons over them. Personal: What makes you tick? What makes you climb? I am uncontrollably drawn to climb. I follow my intuition. ]]> Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0500 4274 0000-00-00 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4274_deanpotter1_1271365194.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4274_deanpotter0_1271365017.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4274_deanpotter2_1271365017.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/sam-hill http://fiveten.com/athletes/sam-hill Sam Hill - Downhill World Champion! And the inspiration behind the Sam Hill customs. MonsterEnergy-Specialized.com ]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:59:01 -0500 12 2009-11-14 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_WorldCup092_1260485987.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_WorldCup091_1260485987.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_samhill_1271349990.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/kevin-jorgeson http://fiveten.com/athletes/kevin-jorgeson Favorite climbing area: Fontainebleau or Bishop Favorite climb: This Side of Paradise, Bardini Boulders, CA Favorite Five Ten shoe: Anasazi Velcro: With the new heel cup and the ONYXX rubber, you cannot go wrong with these things. I love ‘em. What makes you tick? What makes you climb? Climbing fits my personality precisely, takes me amazing places, teaches me respect for the environment and others, motivates me to improve, and keeps me humble on those high gravity days.  ]]> Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0500 4254 1999-11-30 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson3_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson4_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson5_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson6_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson7_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4254_jorgeson8_1303490338.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/dave-graham http://fiveten.com/athletes/dave-graham Favorite climbing area: Ceuse, Verdon, Siurana, Ticino Claim to fame: I have small muscles, and I find a way Favorite climb: RealizationFavorite Five Ten shoe: Dragon Lace-upWhat makes you tick? Rock Climbing, being in love with traveling, finding new climbing spots, and finding concentration. ]]> Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0500 4210 0000-00-00 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/4210_davegraham_1271363643.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/mayan-smith-gobat http://fiveten.com/athletes/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. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:13:25 -0400 7282 2010-03-16 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7282_mayan0_1268760601.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7282_mayan1_1268760601.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/andy-lewis http://fiveten.com/athletes/andy-lewis I graduated from Redwood high school in Marin, CA in 2004. I attended College of Marin for 2 years, and graduated valedictorian of my class of 2008 from Humboldt State University. I started slacklining in 2004, it was my favorite hobby in 2005, my lifestyle in 2006, and since then it has pretty much absorbed me entirely. I have helped establish modern day competitive tricklining, winning or placing on the podium at all of the biggest slackline competitions in the world since 2008. Including world championship titles of 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. I... ]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:14:14 -0400 9610 2010-04-14 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_andylewis2_1271366128.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_9610Still171285265012_1314132054.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_andylewis1_1271366128.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_slack4way2_1285262721.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_andylewis0_1271366128.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_100m_1285262721.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9610_IMG5019_1285262970.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/jon-cardwell http://fiveten.com/athletes/jon-cardwell I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I began climbing in 1999 at the local climbing gym Stone Age. Originally, I became obsessed with the unique movement that climbing offers; it seemed so unpractical yet it felt natural. Since the first day, the pure challenge of working towards something that seemed impossible drove my motivation, yet in the last few years I've recognized other aspects of climbing which are just as inspiring. I appreciate the unique life climbing has given me, the places it has taken me and in the incredible and unique community it... ]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 21:44:35 -0400 9768 2010-05-18 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9768_joncardwell0_1274219422.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9768_joncardwell1_1274219422.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9768_joncardwell2_1274219422.jpg