Chris Hailey | Climber & Diver

Chris Hailey | Climber & Diver

Balance is important to SCARPA and Black Diamond Brand Ambassador Chris Hailey, Whether that’s balancing years with a healthy body or balancing his two passions of sport climbing and diving, we love seeing what he’s doing next.

Chris Hailey

I started climbing at the young age of 31 when I realised I wasn’t getting any younger.  I also wanted a more functional body to help keep up with the young’ins! Little did I know that sport climbing would lead me down a path of injury prevention and consistent body maintenance.

Now approaching 40 I still feel 30 trying to lead a healthy lifestyle of teaching SCUBA diving all week and having family climbing adventures on the weekends.

Great passion

One of my greatest passions in climbing is developing new areas.  Over the past 5 years I have helped put up around 100 routes across the North Island.

Keeping outdoor climbing fresh for the next generation of climbers is going to be key to getting them outdoors and enjoying the things that so many of us love about this sport.

On the evenings during the week, you can find me climbing at Extreme Edge Panmure training or setting boulder problems. Come over and say hi, talk about some climbs and ask for some recommendations. If you want to know where the best lines are in the North Island, I’m one of those guys who has some insider knowledge.

During the week I run a full-time career programme for Dive HQ Auckland, turning non-divers into SCUBA Diving Instructors so my life is full of adventure.

My dream is to one day work out a way to find balance between climbing and diving. Maybe own a Freediving center next to some steep limestone where it never rains!

Photo Credit; Jackson White

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