Jon Archibald

Jon walked into a climbing gym 25 years ago and hasn't been able to leave ever since. In his rare moments not in the gym, he loves going outside to climb, travelling, and photography. 21 years of route setting has taken Jon across North America and Europe, watching styles and gyms evolve in both commercial and competition arenas. If he could have two wishes: he would wish for his elbows and back to stop hurting, and for everyone to brush their holds and tick marks.

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What I climb in:

Up Mocc: SO comfy, and surprisingly good at a lot of different types of climbing terrain. My one quiver shoe for long days route setting!