Microbeta
Patagonia / / 2 min de lectura / Climbing
A behind-the-scenes look at the most complex and significant promotions of our ambassadors.
Microbeta is about focusing on the details. That slightest weight shift, the precise finger placement, or the subtle mental breakthrough that transforms a project from "impossible" to "achievable." But it's also our celebration of the strange and obsessive specificity that comes with rock climbing. Our new short film series, "Microbeta," takes you into the heart of our ambassadors' processes, applauding the unique creativity they bring to their most challenging and meaningful climbs.
Aidan Roberts | The Dark Side (V16) | Microbeta #1
On January 5, 2025, Patagonia's climbing ambassador, Aidan Roberts, made the second ascent of The Dark Side (V16), Yosemite's hardest boulder problem. In the first episode, Aidan tells us the details that made the send possible.
Katie Lamb | The Rookery (V14) | Microbeta #2
On December 21, 2024, Patagonia climbing ambassador Katie Lamb made the third ascent—and first female ascent—of The Rookery (V14) in Yosemite Valley. In episode 2, Katie describes how she had to refine her technique to achieve this feat.
Pete Whittaker | Crown Royale (5.14d) | Microbeta #3
In late September 2023, Patagonia climbing ambassador Pete Whittaker sent Crown Royale (5.14d) in Profilveggen (Jøssingfjord, Norway), a monstrous 100-meter pitch considered one of the most difficult traditional climbing routes on the planet. In episode 3, Pete describes some of the features that make this climb particularly challenging.
Lor Sabourin | Green Mojave (5.13) | Microbeta #4
Some of the most memorable routes are those that have it all. According to Lor Sabourin, Green Mojave (5.13), in northern Arizona, is one of them. In episode 4, Lor highlights some of the mental tactics he had to employ to send this intricate dihedral.
Tommy Caldwell | Empath | Microbeta #5 – Coming Soon
Eddie Taylor | Freerider | Microbeta #6 – Coming Soon
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