Chad Shepard

Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Age: 31

Chad began climbing while completing his degree in Eugene Oregon. He has been living in Tuolumne Meadows from open to close for the past 8 years. He spends his winters traveling, often between The Eastern Sierras, Joshua Tree, Las Vegas and Various crags in Oregon. Chad has climbed all over the the US and the world. He enjoys all types of free climbing, particularily Bouldering, Soloing and Top-roping.

Favorite climbing areass: Tuolumne Meadows, Joshua Tree, Patagonia, Tonsai
Favorite routes: Reg. Route Fairview, Reg. Route Half Dome, Hobbit Book, Anatolio, Father Figure, The Nose, Broken Arrow
Education: BFA Painting, University of Oregon
Other interests: Training and Nutrition, Art, Rigging