Ivo Ninov

 In 1989 I began climbing in Bulgaria and since that time I have climbed in three hundred and fifty areas around the world, a certified UIAA Guide since 1994. 8th years ago I arrived in the United States, not knowing a word of English, with the dream of climbing with the best climbers in the world. I believe that my life style encompasses the rock climbing community and represents the dream and the stoke that you get from that life style. Since 1999 I spend over 6 mounts on the face of El Capitan trying to free new lines and speed climb around. Climbing free up to 5.13, aid to A4 Climbing Qualifications: Bouldering on-site V8, Sport climbing on-site 5.13a/b, Traditional Climbing on Site 5.12c/d, Aid climbing A5, Mix Climbing M8 Hobbies: photography, kite surfing, surfing and paragliding… and El Cap speed records Sponsors: Metolius, Five Ten,julbo

Thanks so much to all the people and companys who support me for all my advetures... Ivo Ninov

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  This year's Accomplishments 1. "Koza Nostra" 5.11d /13a - First Ascent Yosemite ,CA with Cedar Write 2. "Free Rider " 5.12d - El Cap with Simon Atamathen 3."Zeniata Mondata" 5.10,A4 -22:56h First one day ascent , El Cap,Yosemite,Ca with Kevin Haramio and Ammon McNeely 4'.Magic Mashrum" 5.10,A4- 55:15h first push ascent of the route and the longest E l Cap push I've done with Kevin Jaramillo and Ammon McNeely. 5."Virginia"5.9,A3 - 17:20h Speed record, El Cap with Ammon and Gabe McNeely 6.'The Nose" El Cap New Variation on the changing corners with Thomas Huber and Matt Wilder 7." Way of Life" 5.12b - First Ascent of 45ft. roof in Joshua Tree with Paul Turecki 8."West Face of Sentinel" 5.12b -First ascent of a new variation of the original route with Dean Potter

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