Tessa Raines

I climb because I love it and it is my way of relaxing after school or a hard day!

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

I enjoy art, math, science and robotics in my spare time.

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

Climbing with my friends!!!!!! The continues support is awesome!

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

Leading both Mid-life Crisis 5.11c and Creeping elegance 5.11a at the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.

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

Do you have any ongoing projects that are just killing you? Naked Lunch 5.12a in the Drive-by at the Red River Gorge.

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

I would probably still be a competitive skier.

6. Favorite music to send to!?

Anything upbeat!!!!

7. Top 3 Climbing locations?

Red River Gorge, Arco Italy, Austin Bouldering Project.

8. Your favorite BetaLabs product.

My favorite product is the Too Hip chalk bag because it allows for easy chalk-ups when I am on hard routes.

9. Why do you climb?

I climb because I love it and it is my way of relaxing after school or a hard day. I have me so many amazing people through climbing and the community is one of the best.