Episode 1: Born From the Climbing Life
CONNOR HERSON IN NORWAY
Watch Connor journey to Jøssingfjord, Norway, where two mega crack climbs split the famed Profile Wall. First up? Crown Royale, one of the hardest trad routes in the world.
Connor Herson was born in it. The son of undercover Valley legend Jim Herson, he was climbing big walls when most kids were playing tee ball. By 14 he climbed 14.c. By 15 he free climbed the Nose. And now? Well, now he’s single-handedly ushering in the future of our sport by becoming a true hybrid mutant—a person who can climb 5.15 moves above a bolt or an offset Z4 with equal ease.
So, what does Connor do with these next level abilities? Try to climb the hardest trad routes in the world. In one season.
Buckle up. This is Born from the Climbing Life: Of Legacy and Lineage. Our spring campaign following Connor’s epic 2025 climbing season.
Welcome to the future.
Episode 2: Born From the Climbing Life
CONNOR HERSON IN NORWAY PART 2
After taking down Crown Royale on day three of his trip to Norway, Connor racked up for the next mega line: Recovery Drink (5.14c).
Episode 3: Born From the Climbing Life
CONNOR HERSON ON BON VOYAGE (9A/5.14D)
After repeating Norway’s two hardest crack climbs, Connor Herson had one more route in mind: France’s hardest trad route.
Episode 4: Born From the Climbing Life
DRIFTER'S ESCAPE (9A+/5.15A)
Watch Connor Herson establish the world’s hardest trad climb.
