Anna Hazelnutt

About

Anna Hazelnutt is a prominent figure in the world of rock climbing, fearlessly taking on challenging trad routes that even seasoned professionals hesitate to attempt due to perceived risks. Originating from California, her climbing journey commenced with a casual visit to a local gym in 2013, sparking a profound passion that would shape her destiny. Following her college years, Anna's adventurous spirit led her to Barcelona, Spain, with the intention of teaching English. However, the unforeseen challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2020 disrupted her plans. Undeterred, Anna faced language barriers and the crisis head-on, turning adversity into an opportunity for personal growth. During this transformative period, she not only refined her climbing prowess but also ventured into video editing and social media. Anna launched a captivating YouTube channel, chronicling her climbing exploits and personal development, captivating a growing online audience. Remarkably, Anna Hazelnutt embraced trad climbing in January 2021, swiftly ascending notorious routes like Once Upon a Time in the Southwest (E9) and achieving the first female ascent of the Walk of Life (E9). Her daring feats extended to becoming one of the few women to climb the Quarryman (E8) multipitch trad route in a single day and conquering E10/5.14- on gear. Her sport climbing triumphs include a bold repeat of Spank the Monkey Full 5.13d R and the recent conquest of North America's first 5.14a, To Bolt or Not to Be. Elevated to the status of a professional climber, Anna Hazelnutt boasts multiple sponsors, gracing the pages of Climbing Magazine with featured articles and leaving an indelible mark in the award-winning outdoor documentary, "Hope." Delving into her rock climbing experience, Anna's journey is deeply rooted in her unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence, a significant part of which unfolded within the dynamic walls of indoor climbing gyms. Since her introduction to a local climb