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Lisa Rands 
Lisa Rands grew up in Southern California, where she spent her early climbing years seeking traditional roped adventure. While studying for her geology degree in college, she was introduced to bouldering, which suited her powerful style well. But it was only after working for a geotechnical firm in Colorado that she decided to devote herself to her sport full-time. She knew she would not be content in life doing anything else and never wanted to have to ask herself,“What if?” It didn’t take long for Lisa to catch the ascents of bold, cutting-edge lines at premiere bouldering destinations from North America to Europe and scoring huge victories in international competitions. In the summer of 2002, despite her limited competitive experience, she beat the best gym-trained climbers in the world in two major events and ended her first year of international competition ranked number one in the world. She has dominated the famous outdoor Phoenix Bouldering Contest for the past three years, finishing in 2003 with a score almost three times that of her nearest rival. Even away from the hype of the competitive circuit, Lisa proves herself repeatedly. Venturing to England’s making the hardest onsights by any woman on the area’s spectacular arête,“The End of the Affair” at Curbar Edge, she became the first woman ever to climb E8. Yet for all of her accomplishments, Lisa is known in the climbing world not only for her exceptional talent, but also her modest personality and friendly demeanor off the rock—truly an inspiration to all who meet her. |
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