Lonnie Kauk
ABOUT ME:
I'm a Native American and son of legendary rock climber Ron Kauk and Lucy Ann Parker. A direct descendant of Chief Tenaya of the Ahwhneechee tribe. I have a deep spiritual connection with Yosemite Valley, the place of my ancestors live and where I grew up till I moved to Eastsierra.
First I established myself as a Snowboarder Pro. After listening to my heart. I've been following my father's steps and his legacy on rock climbing. My favorite style is free solo, hard highball boulders, repeat my father's and John Becker's hard send in the Eastsierra area. 20 years later I have the second ascend placing gear on Magic Line, which the FA was established by my father. My purpose is to represent my tribe, family, and all the Native Americans. I'm the creator of the company Magic line and La Sportiva has been the best climbing shoes for my climbing missions.
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2013 | Too Big to Flail // 2nd Ascent
2014 | 4 laps on Ambrosia // Buttermilks, Bishop, CA
2015 | Looney Binge 5.12c solo, linked to Towering Inferno // Bishop, CA -2015
• Magic Line November 14th, 2018 and December 16th, 2019 // Sent it 5 times
• Being thankful for everything forever
Q+A:
Who is your favorite climbing partner?
Anyone who is safe and always ready to go
What is your go-to hype song?
Travis Scott Sicko Mode
What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?
Kaukculatos
APE INDEX:
+4
Banner photo: © Chris Burkard