Hazel Findlay

Black Diamond Global Athlete

HAZEL FINDLAY

Hazel Findlay has been climbing for 29 of her 35 years and started out trad climbing on the limestone sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire in Wales. In her youth, she was a competitive climber - she was the British junior champion six times - but at age sixteen, she decided to give it up to focus on professional rock climbing.Β 
Β 
Hazel was the first woman to climb a British trad route at E9 and the first British woman to sport climb 8c and free El Capitan in Yosemite, which she has now done four times. She has put up first ascents in many countries worldwide, including big walls in Greenland. Hazel has also redpointed 9a (5.14d) sport and 14c/8c+/E10/11 trad, loves all types of climbing, from bouldering to alpine climbing and is especially interested in the mental challenge that climbing evokes.Β 
Β 
This interest in psychology led her to train as a coach to help others with their mindset and mental management. Hazel specialises in helping people overcome fears and limitations so they can focus on the task at hand and perform at their best. In an effort to expand her coaching reach, Hazel has started a company called Strong Mind, which has three online courses and an online community.β€―Β 

I love this quote from MihΓ‘ly CsΓ­kszentmihΓ‘lyi: The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.

β€”Hazel Findlay

HAZEL'S GEAR PICKS

CLIMB ESSENTIALS

Hazel's essential gear and apparel

No Color

Camalotβ„’ Z4

Regular price $74.96 USD
Sale price $74.96 USD Regular price $99.95
No Color

Camalotβ„’ Ultralight

Regular price $74.96 - $119.96 $99.95 - $159.95
Sale price $74.96 USD Regular price $99.95
Wild Rose
Wild Rose
Black

Women's Solution 150 Merino Base Crew

Regular price $101.25 USD
Sale price $101.25 USD Regular price $135.00
Ultra Pink
Ultra Pink

8.9 Dry Climbing Rope

Regular price $104.96 - $277.46 $139.95 - $369.95
Sale price $277.46 USD Regular price $369.95
Desert Sage
Desert Sage

Women's Solution Harness

Regular price $63.71 USD
Sale price $63.71 USD Regular price $84.95
Black
Black

Women's Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody

Regular price $171.75 USD
Sale price $171.75 USD Regular price $229.00
Clean Blue
New Color
Clean Blue
Coral Red
Belay Blue
Black

Women's Belay Parka

Regular price $262.50 - $336.75 $350.00 - $449.00
Sale price $336.75 USD Regular price $449.00

HAZEL IN THE NEWS

Climbing Magazine: Hazel Findlay Says We’re Looking at Risk All Wrong

The Strong Mind master discusses risk and her advice for moms and dads who climb

Outside: After a Nearly Fatal Fall, Climber Hazel Findlay Confronts Her Fears on the Rock

In a new film, Findlay and Impact Day meet again for round two.

CNN: They scaled one of the world’s largest unclimbed rock faces. Blizzards and falling ice almost stopped them

Pro climbers Hazel Findlay and Alex Honnold, ventured to the formidable seacliff, known locally as β€œthe separate one,” in a six-week expedition that featured in National Geographic’s documentary β€œArctic Ascent.”

Gripped: Watch Hazel Findlay Send 5.13cR Trad – β€œSo Scary That Route”

In 2021, she repeated Muy Caliente! in the U.K., a bold trad route with sparse protection

National Geographic: She Climbs Like a Girlβ€”and It’s Awesome

Hazel Findlay, one of the best in the world, shares insights on being a woman in the male-dominated sport