A woman wearing a harness and athletic clothing climbs a steep, rocky cliff face, gripping small holds with her hands and feet while secured by ropes. Sunlight highlights the rock’s rough texture.
A woman with long, wavy light brown hair smiles outdoors. She is wearing a blue Adidas top and is standing in front of trees and mountains with a cloudy sky in the background.

Michaela Kiersch

DISCIPLINE:

  • Climbing Team

ABOUT:

I am a Chicago-native and Salt Lake City transplant rock climber. I am inspired every day by the endless challenges and opportunities for growth that climbing provides. In addition to being a professional climber, I also have my doctorate in occupational therapy. 

 

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Jan 2023 | La Rambla 5.15a
Jun 2022 | New Baseline V14
Sep 2021 | Dreamcatcher 5.14d
Mar 2022 | Hailstorm V14
Nov 2016 | The Golden Ticket 5.14c FFA

 

Q+A: 

Who is your favorite climbing/running/skiing partner and why?

I am so grateful to have a large community of amazing friends to climb with! 

What is your go-to hype song? 

"Laffy Taffy" by D4L

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

Women's Solution

Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?

AAC and the Access Fund

 

APE INDEX:

+3 inches 

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