Timmy Kang

Black Diamond Global Athlete

TIMMY KANG

Timothy Kang is a professional rock climber based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since discovering climbing in 2012, he’s immersed himself in every facet of the sport—from international competition to coaching, routesetting, and even hosting climbing-focused podcasts. While much of his foundation was built training indoors, Timothy has developed a particular appreciation for the mental precision required in highball bouldering. Bishop, California holds a special place in his heart, and he’s continually drawn to the challenge and clarity found on tall, exposed lines. Looking ahead, Timothy hopes to explore new zones and begin establishing his own highball problems.

Off the wall, Timothy works as a Project Coordinator for a real estate development company, where he contributes to projects that intersect with the climbing industry. He’s passionate about shaping the future of the sport—not only through performance, but also through thoughtful development and community impact. He currently lives in Las Vegas with his dog, Jax, and plans to stay rooted there for both the climbing access and the city’s potential as a creative and cultural hub.

Climbing brings out the best in me—even when I’m falling, you’ll still catch me smiling

—Timmy Kang

TIMMY'S GEAR PICKS

CLIMBING ESSENTIALS

Timmy's essential gear and apparel

Gray
Gray

Liteforge Screwgate Carabiner 3 Pack
$42.95 USD
$42.95 USD $42.95
Charcoal-Moab Brown
New Color
Charcoal-Moab Brown
Raging Sea-Henna
Dark Curry-Indigo
Laurel Green-Charcoal
Dark Curry-Off White
Charcoal-Black
Men's Project Twill Long Sleeve Shirt

Men's Project Twill Long Sleeve Shirt
$54.00 - $109.00 $109.00
$81.75 USD $109.00
Light Gray
Light Gray

Hotforge Quickpack 12 cm
$119.95 USD
$119.95 USD $119.95
Dark Curry
Dark Curry
Tundra
Charcoal
Black

Men's Mantle Pants
$60.00 USD
$60.00 USD $100.00
Charcoal-Walnut Plaid
New Color
Charcoal-Walnut Plaid
Indigo-Gold Plaid
Steel Grey
Black-Flax Plaid
Black
Clay-Off White Plaid
Basalt-Iron Red Plaid

Men's Project Flannel
$54.00 - $99.00 $90.00
$54.00 USD $90.00
Cypress
Cypress
Mushroom
Black

Men's Sierra LT Shorts
$42.00 USD
$42.00 USD $70.00
Black
Black
Octane

Index Ascender Left
$119.95 USD
$119.95 USD $119.95

TIMMY IN THE NEWS

Climbing Mag: Timothy Kang Brings Link-up Practices to Perilous Highballs

On December 5, 2022, Timothy Kang brought a logical (if terrifying) progression into the sport of bouldering by doing five of Bishop’s biggest, hardest, and most historic highballs in the same day.

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Gripped: Timothy Kang Climbs Five Hard Terrifying Highballs in a Single Day

The Bishop classics ranged in grade from V9 to V11—highballs don't get much taller than this

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Gear Junkie: Heinous Highball Bouldering in Bishop With Timmy Kang

Among climbers, Bishop, Calif., is famous for its gigantic, egg-shaped boulders. How about sending five of the hardest climbs there in a single day?

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