ABOUT ME:
Born in Brazil, I’ve spent the last 20 years in the USA, with climbing as the heartbeat of my life. From my early days at National Camps in Brazil to pushing my limits on sport routes, battling through wide cracks—I LOVE WIDE CRACKS—and falling in love with long adventure climbs, this journey has shaped who I am. Sharing my passion is just as important as pursuing it, and I love working as an instructor for crack climbing clinics, helping others discover the art of climbing.
Climbing is my therapy in motion. In 2019, I faced an unimaginable loss when my partner, Ken Anderson, died in a climbing accident in Squamish. The rock became my refuge, helping me heal, reconnect with my community, and find strength in the face of grief.
The breathtaking places I’ve explored and the incredible people I’ve met fuel my passion every day. No matter the terrain, La Sportiva climbing shoes have been with me every step of the way. It’s an honor to be part of the La Sportiva Passion Team
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Sent Heróis da Resistência (5.13b), File com Certeza (5.13), and Duro Na Queda (5.13a) in - - Brazil, becoming the third female to send the grade in the country.
- Climbed El Mostro in Cochamó, Patagonia (Chile), in 17 hours with Ken Anderson.
- Summited Cerro Fitz Roy in El Chaltén, Patagonia, along with four other peaks in the Cerro Chaltén
- Climbed Half Dome in 17 hours.
- Onsighted The Monster offwidth pitch on El Capitan.
- Offwidth instructor in Indian Creek and established first ascents. The only female team to establish three routes to the rim in Indian Creek, alongside Pam Shanti Pack.
Q+A:
Who is your favorite climbing/running/skiing partner and why?
Partners have been essential to my achievements in rock climbing experiences and time on the wall with them has given me some of the most grateful moments of my life. Depending on the style I’m climbing, I have different favorite partners, each bringing their own strengths and energy to the adventure. It’s hard to pick just one!
What is your go-to hype song?
"Black Day" by Monolink
What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?
My first product of La Sportiva was purple Mythos climbing shoes. I learned how to climb on a granite slab and they were the perfect shoes for that!
Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?
Access Fund and the American Alpine Club
APE INDEX:
I’I’m 5.6, index 5.6
Bio Photo: © Ladylockoff
Banner photos © Adam McClatchie
