Angie Payne
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
November 6, 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[1] |
| Website |
angiepayne |
| Climbing career | |
| Type of climber | Bouldering |
| Highest grade |
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| Known for | First woman to climb V13 (8B) |
Angela "Angie" Payne (born November 11, 1984) is an American rock climber who in 2010 became the first woman to climb grade v13 , The Automator at Lower Chaos Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.[2]
Biography
Payne was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] She began indoor climbing at the age of 11 and competed in a number of junior sports climbing competitions.[4] After moving to Boulder to attend college, Payne won three American Bouldering Series National Championships and two Professional Climbers Association competitions in 2003-2004.[5]
In the years 2004-2010, Payne completed the first female ascent of 17 bouldering problems graded v10-v12, leading up to becoming the first female to complete a confirmed v13.[4]
References
- ↑ "Angela Payne". fiveten.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ↑ Hueftle, Jackie (August 18, 2010). "Angie Payne Climbs The Automator V13". dpmclimbing.com.
- ↑ "About Angie Payne". angiepayne.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Angela Payne profile". mountainhardwear.ca. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ↑ Tilton, Morgan (March 14, 2014). "Ladies We Love: Climber Angie Payne". womensmovement.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.