Rebecca Frangos

ABOUT:

Growing up in Canmore, Alberta, a mountain town whose culture revolves around healthy living and mountain sports, I thrived and fully embraced the mountain ethos as I grew up. I had both downhill and cross-country skis strapped on me at the tender age of three, tried out mountain biking camps in the summer, gymnastics, a very short-lived stint in figure skating, trail running, hiking…the list goes on. Though through it all its climbing ignited a fire inside me, a desire to not only compete but excel at the highest level. I love climbing for its supportive community, the fact that it continually tests my mental fortitude, and that it allowed me to develop life-long friendships with other athletes around the world. Climbing is my passion and I hope to still
be cranking away when I am 90!

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2015-Pres | Member of the Canadian Climbing Team
Mar 2020 | 5th place in PanAmerican Championships (Olympic Qualifiers)
Jul 2020 | First 5.14 //  Leviathan - 5.14a, Canmore, AB
Aug 2020 | Hardest Redpoint: ASDATO 5.14b, Horne Lake, BC 
Apr 2021 | Completing my undergraduate degree in Biology & Psychology alongside training full time and competing internationally

Q+A: 

Who is your favorite climbing partner?

My twin sister Sara because we share a passion for sport and she inspires me every day to be the best version of myself.

What is your go-to hype song?

Calm Down, G-Easy

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

The “Genius” climbing shoe – still my favorite La Sportiva product to this day

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

I am an ambassador for “Fast and Female” which is a not for profit organization devoted to keeping girls ages 8-14 healthy and involved in sport. As a Fast and Female ambassador, I lead small groups of girls through fun outdoor activities and lively discussions that empower and motivate them to be healthy, happy, and active in sports.

APE INDEX:

+2.0 inches – height 4’11

Bio photo: © Milen Kootnikoff | Banner photo: © Philip Quade