Eva Thompson

Eva is a Calgary-born climber who was introduced to the sport at four years old when her dad took her to a local gym. She quickly fell in love with climbing and joined her first youth team at 12, eventually competing in local, national, and international competitions. Representing Team Canada at Worlds, she competed in destinations like Innsbruck, Arco, and Vail. In recent years, Eva has shifted her focus to outdoor climbing, exploring bouldering in Bishop and Squamish, sport climbing in Skaha and the Bow Valley, and recently venturing into trad and alpine climbing. Beyond her personal climbing pursuits, she has been coaching youth teams for the past decade and is passionate about fostering a lifelong love of climbing in young athletes.

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The UP Lace LV are hands down the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned! One time, I accidentally grabbed a new pair instead of my old ones on the way to a multipitch. I was worried about sore feet, but I was able to keep them on for all of the pitches. No break-in time needed and they performed amazingly! My favorite parts are the stiff midsole which gives me incredible precision on the rock and the fast lacing system for a great fit every time. I highly recommend them!