Written in Stone: Climbing History

← Written in Stone: Climbing History8 Jun · 44 min

Pierre Allain: The First Superstar of Modern Bouldering

Pierre Allain: The First Superstar of Modern Bouldering8 Jun44 min

After World War 1, bouldering began to shapeshift into something that very closely resembles the modern day game. At the forefront of that movement was Pierre Allain, a climber who was openly competitive and aimed to be the best. Also a talented and accomplished alpinist, Allain invented much of the gear we take for granted today, including the first shoes specifically for climbing -- and they were shaped by bouldering in Fontainebleau.

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