Annika Nieshalla

To me, climbing is the most perfect sport. It keeps me engaged physically, mentally, and even emotionally.

1. What do you do when you are not climbing? (Other hobbies/ sports)

Yoga, Ninja Warrior training/obstacles, reading, and randomly trying out new activities.

2. If you had to name one thing that gets you totally psyched about climbing, what would that be?

Watching videos of other climbers sending hard climbs always gets me REALLY psyched to the point where I only watch climbing videos if I know I can climb right after.

3. What is the most memorable climb/ boulder problem that you have ever completed or attempted?

New Pair of Glasses in the gunks just because it was my first completion of a harder outdoor climb and the topout had me really freaked out.

4. Do you have any ongoing projects that are just driving you crazy?

No specific projects, more just psyched on the entire area of Master Bedroom.

5. If you never discovered climbing, what would you be doing now?

Have no idea what I would be doing without climbing, it has affected literally every aspect of my life and who I am.

6. Favorite music to send to!?

My Lo-fi Beats playlist always gets me in send mood! But sometimes I throw on some rap if I need an energy boost.

7. Climber that you most look up to?

Definitely most look up to Alex Puccio. She is the embodiment of my goals as a climber.

8. Top 3 Climbing locations?

Out of the outdoor places I’ve been to: Rumney, Master bedroom, Gunks.

9. Your favorite BetaLabs product.

The Buck-it is hands down my favorite. Was the first chalk bucket that I actually liked and has every feature that I need.

10. Why do you climb?

To me, climbing is the most perfect sport. It keeps me engaged physically, mentally, and even emotionally. I love feeling the struggle and fight to keep going. Overall, I climb because it makes me feel excited to be alive.