JONATHAN SIEGRIST
Long before I started rock climbing, I had a passion for the mountains. Nothing can humble, invigorate and inspire me like the experience of interacting with the grand mountains of the world. Although my Dad had encouraged me to explore climbing for years, it was not until I was 18 that I fell in love with rock climbing after trying bouldering as a form of cross training for downhill mountain bike racing.
From the very beginning of my journey with climbing I have continually pursued my limits and raced after goals. The experience has been life changing (to say the least), and as a result I feel deeply indebted to the community and the natural world. Now climbing has emerged as a vehicle for travel (another strong passion of mine), a dynamic set of challenges and a lifestyle I very much enjoy.
During the summer of 2011, I took the logical next step in my pursuit of climbing by giving up any fixed address, buying a pick-up and hitting the road indefinitely. Now, with the helpful support of my sponsors, I'm motivated more than ever to stay traveling and climbing all year.
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| 'Vogue', ©Andy Mann |
Since I started in 2004 my climbing has been in constant evolution. I've really learned to love the process involved with setting goals and striving to achieve them. Hard climbing is invariably defined by more failure than success, but every once and a while I manage to get things done-- the feeling of hard work rewarded with accomplishment is incredible; it's what keeps me going.
Below is a list of my successes in the realm of 5.14 over the years, with my all-time favorites in bold.
2007
Sarchasm 14a
Third Millennium 14a
2008
Grand Ol Opry 14b
Honemaster Lambada 13d/14a
Vogue 14b/c
2009
Primevil 14a
Busload of Faith 14a
Shine 14a
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| 'God's Own Stone', ©Andrew Burr |
Rodeo Free Europe 14a/b
Black Magic 14a FA
The Bleeding 14a/b
Lucifer 14c
God's Own Stone 14a flash
50 Words for Pump 14c
Southern Smoke 14b/c
Thanatopsis 14b
Cherry Red 14a
Omaha Beach 14a flash
Transworld Depravity 14a flash
Thunder 14a
China Climb 14b
French Gangster 14b
Blue Magic 14a
Sea of Tranquility 14a
2010
Suprimo 14b FA
Badman 14a
Scarface 14a
Chemical Ali 14a
To Bolt or Not to Be 14a
Mr. Yuck 14a
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| 'To Bolt or Not to Be', ©Andy Mann |
Problem Child 14c
Motley Crux 14a
Zulu 14a
Millennium 13d/14a
Mutton Bustin' 14a/b
Dead Souls 14a
Living the Dream 14a
Roadside Prophet 14a
Kryptonite 14d
Pure Imagination 14d FA
The Shocker 14b
Twenty Four Karats 14c FA
100 Ounces of Gold 14a
2011
Mt Potosi 14a
Hold Your Fire 14b
Necessary Evil 14c
F Dude 14a
Planet Earth 14a
Horse Latitudes 14a
Golden Direct 14c/d
Trunk Monkey 14a
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| 'Shadowboxing', ©Andy Mann |
Gerbil Horizons 14a FA
Dr. Evil 14a
Voodoo 14b FA
Doomsday 14a onsight
Halfenheimer 14a
F'd in the A 14a flash
Plastic Shaman 14a
Wide World of Fitness 14b
Drive 14a
Dinosaur Highway 14a
A.D.A.T.O. 14b
Kurrgo 14a
Moose Licks 14b
Bad Girls Club 14c/d
Planet X 14a/b
The Crew 14c
Waka Flocka Flame 14c
Girl Talk 14b/c
Shadowboxing 14c FA
Waka Flocka 14b
Hogzilla 14a FA
Supercharger 14a
2012
Le Reve 14d+ FA
2012
Le Reve 14d+ FA
