Chris Webb Parsons
| Chris Webb Parsons |
| Born |
April 2, 1985
England |
| Nationality |
Australian/English |
| Occupation |
Rock Climber |
| Known for |
Bouldering |
Christopher Webb Parsons (April 2, 1985 in England) is an Australian professional rock climber known internationally for his bouldering ascents including the second ascent of Dai Koyamada's Wheel of Life, first ascents including Purring Puma (V14/8B+) and Catalyst (V14/8B+), and as the only active member of the Australian World Cup Bouldering Team. In 2011 he began commentating on the IFSC Bouldering World Cup live feed whenever he does not make the next round of competition. He is sponsored by Black Diamond Equipment, Moon Climbing (apparel), Evolv (shoes) and Australian Industrial Rope Access.
Outdoor
Routes
- White Ladder 34 (8C+) First Ascent
- Motor Pussy 33/34 (8C/+) First Ascent
- Hats and Hood 33 (8C) First Ascent
- Mechanical Animals 33 (8C)
- Morpheus 33 (8C) First 33 or harder climbed by an Australian overseas
Boulders
- The Wheel of Life V16 Second Ascent[1]
- Sleepy Rave V15
- Believe In Two V15 First Ascent
- Catalyst V14 First Ascent
- Purring Puma V14 First Ascent
- Never Ending Story V14 First V14 climbed by an Australian overseas
Competition Highlights
IFSC World Cup Bouldering Competitions
- 2011 - Vail World Cup - 6th
Other International Competitions
- 2008 - Austrian Bouldering Championships - 2nd
- 2008 - NSW State Bouldering Championships - 1st
- 2008 - NSW Bouldering Series - 1st
- 2007 - Oceania Onsight Championships - 1st
- 2007 - Australian Bouldering Championships - 1st
Media
Magazines
Videos
Smitten
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Parsons, Chris Webb |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Rockclimber |
| Date of birth |
April 2, 1985 |
| Place of birth |
England |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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