Professional Rock Climber, Ambassador & Entrepreneur; Co-Creator of Max's "The Climb" with Jason Momoa

Spain

Chris Sharma Biography

Chris Sharma is one of the greatest and most influential rock climbers of all time, distinguished by his exceptional athletic ability and visionary first ascents. Continuously setting the standard for world-class climbing, Sharma has pushed the boundaries of the sport’s potential across multiple disciplines.

Sharma discovered climbing as a child in Santa Cruz, California, at the Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, during a time when the sport was still a relatively new phenomenon. Known as “one of the first climbing-gym-generation kids,” he stood out early on, establishing himself as a prodigy by winning the Adult Open Bouldering Nationals at just 14 years old.

That initial victory marked the start of a career filled with groundbreaking accomplishments. At 15, Sharma made the first ascent of Boone Speed’s legendary project Necessary Evil, then the hardest sport climb in North America. But this was only the beginning. In the years that followed, he turned heads by freeing Biographie/Realization, the world’s first 5.15a, and completing the first ascent of the 5.15b route Jumbo Love. Decades later, Sharma has established over a dozen routes graded 5.15a and higher.

Sharma’s relentless pursuit of the most beautiful and difficult rock climbs eventually led him to an unexpected place: water. He became renowned as a pioneer of deep water soloing, or Psicobloc, a discipline where climbers ascend without protection over water to break their falls. He pushed the sport into the spotlight through his legendary 2007 ascent of El Pontas, 5.15a, which climbs the underbelly of a magnificent arch in the middle of the ocean in Mallorca, Spain.

Today, Sharma owns several Sharma Climbing gyms throughout Spain and continues to put up some of the hardest routes in the world. He is equally passionate about inspiring the next generation of climbers, as demonstrated by his 2023 HBO Max competition series, "The Climb," created with his longtime friend Jason Momoa. The groundbreaking show was the first of its kind, showcasing the full spectrum of what sport climbing can offer.

From Santa Cruz to Spain, Sharma has spent a lifetime pushing the limits, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. He is a climber in a class of his own.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/02/2025.

Chris Sharma Speaking Topics

  • Chris’s speaking sessions blend the spirit of adventure with deep personal reflection.

    Known for pushing the limits of climbing, he shares lessons on resilience, creativity, and flow—what it means to stay present and committed through challenge. With a calm, thoughtful delivery and stories that span from childhood breakthroughs to iconic ascents, Chris inspires audiences to pursue bold goals, embrace discomfort, and find purpose in the climb itself.

Chris Sharma Videos

Chris Sharma's Most Spectacular Climb! First Ascent of Es Pontás ...

Chris Sharma's Most Spectacular Climb! First Ascent of Es Pontás ...

Watch epic new Reel Rock Films here: https://reelrocktour.com/One of the most beautiful and outrageous rock climbs ever filmed. Chris Sharma ...

CHRIS SHARMA ON "EVERYTHING IS KARATE" 5.14 C/D

CHRIS SHARMA ON "EVERYTHING IS KARATE" 5.14 C/D

Chris Sharma and Tommy Caldwell on leaning tower project and Chris makes second ascent of Everything is Karate. One more time thanks to ...

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    Chris Sharma is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Athlete, Climbing, Entrepreneurship, Extreme Sports, Motivational, Philanthropy, Reality TV, Social Activism, Sports, Sports Motivation, Television & Film
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