Black Diamond Global Athlete

COLETTE MCINERNEY

Colette McInerney is a rock climber, filmmaker, and storyteller whose passion for adventure has taken her across the globe. Originally from Nashville, TN, Colette stumbled into climbing while living in New York City for college—an unexpected detour that soon became a lifelong pursuit. A road trip out west sealed the deal, igniting a love for movement, exploration, and the unique culture surrounding the sport.

Since then, Colette has traveled the world, climbing and documenting the sport through film and photography. She’s ticked off some proud ascents, including China Crisis (5.14a/8b+) and Marroncita (5.13d/8b) in Oliana, Spain, as well as onsighting 5.12d and sending over 100 routes in the 5.13 range. But for her, climbing has always been about more than just the grades—it’s about the people, the places, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.

Beyond climbing, Colette has carved out a career in filmmaking, working with brands like National Geographic and Reel Rock. She also co-founded Never Not Collective, an all-women’s production team dedicated to telling stories that need to be heard. Whether she’s behind the lens or on the sharp end, she’s always looking for the next challenge—just as long as there’s a solid cup of coffee and a good breeze along the way.
Wherever you go there you are

—Colette McInerney


COLETTE'S GEAR PICKS

CLIMB ESSENTIALS

Colette's essential gear and apparel

Blue
Blue
Ultra Pink

Hotforge Hybrid Quickpack 12 cm

Regular price €105,00 EUR
Sale price €105,00 EUR Regular price €105,00
Black
Black
Flax
Tundra
Burnt Sienna

Women's Dirtbag Pants

Regular price €95,00 EUR
Sale price €95,00 EUR Regular price €95,00
Desert Sage
Desert Sage
Pewter

Women's Solution Harness

Regular price €48,00 - €80,00
€80,00
Sale price €80,00 EUR Regular price €80,00
Belay Blue
New Color
Belay Blue
Black
Clean Blue
Coral Red

Women's Belay Parka

Regular price €192,00 - €320,00
€320,00
Sale price €192,00 EUR Regular price €320,00
No Color
No Color

Capsule 20 Bouldering Bag

Regular price €50,00 EUR
Sale price €50,00 EUR Regular price €50,00
Moonstone
New
Moonstone
Charcoal
Black
Fig

Women's Sequence Shorts

Regular price €70,00 EUR
Sale price €70,00 EUR Regular price €70,00
Black
Black

Belay Pants

Regular price €320,00 EUR
Sale price €320,00 EUR Regular price €320,00

COLETTE IN THE NEWS

Squamish Climbing Magazine: Interview with Colette McInerney

Colette has been in the climbing industry for over a decade, traveling and living the climber’s lifestyle

Climbing Magazine—Self Reflection: Colette Mcinerney

Pro climber and photographer Colette McInerney opens up about what she sees in the mirror.

Field Mag Interview: Climber, Videographer, Photographer Colette McInerney

The multihyphenate powerhouse talks traveling, finding her path in life, and her new, all-female production company