Taylor Parsons

Taylor Parsons (born Chris Webb Parsons, 2 April 1985 in England) is an Australian professional rock climber known internationally for her bouldering ascents including the second ascent of Dai Koyamada's Wheel of Life, first ascents including Purring Puma (V14/8B+) and Catalyst (V14/8B+). For several years in the late 2000s and early 2010s Taylor (as Chris, before she transitioned) was the only active member of the Australian World Cup Bouldering Team and was an active commentator for the IFSC Bouldering World Cup live feed. She is sponsored by Black Diamond Equipment, Moon Climbing (apparel), Evolv (shoes) and Australian Industrial Rope Access.

Taylor Parsons
Born (1985-04-02) 2 April 1985
England
NationalityAustralian-English
OccupationRock Climber
Known forBouldering

Outdoor

Routes
  • White Ladder 34 (8c+) First Ascent
  • Anal Palm 34 (8c+)
  • Motor Pussy 33 (8c) First Ascent
  • Hats and Hood 33 (8c) First Ascent
  • Mechanical Animals 33 (8c)
  • Morpheus 8c (33) First 33 or harder climbed by an Australian overseas

Boulders
  • The Wheel of Life V15 Second Ascent[1]
  • Desperanza V15
  • Believe In Two First Ascent
  • Catalyst V14 First Ascent
  • Purring Puma V14 First Ascent
  • Never Ending Story V14 First V14 climbed by an Australian overseas

Competition Highlights

IFSC World Cup Bouldering Competitions
  • 2011 - Vail World Cup - 6th

Other Competitions
  • 2008 - Austrian Bouldering Championships - 2nd
  • 2008 - NSW State Bouldering Championships - 1st
  • 2008 - NSW Bouldering Series - 1st
  • 2007 - Oceania Onsight Championships - 1st
  • 2007 - Australian Bouldering Championships - 1st

Media

Smitten

References
  1. Webb-Parsons, Chris. "The Wheel of Life (V16) Second Ascent video".
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