Annot, France. The mecca for French trad, and home to Bon Voyage (9a/5.14d)—a mythical route established by James Pearson. Featuring nails-hard bouldering above well-spaced protection, this route is for real. Which is exactly why Connor took a last-minute trip check it out.
I was climbing for the sake of not falling, focusing only on what mistakes I wanted to avoid. Shifting that mindset, and climbing for the sake of climbing, is what I'm most proud of from this trip, more than just sending the route.

—BD Athlete Connor Herson

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Episode 1: Born from the Climbing Life Connor Herson in Norway

Watch Connor journey to Jøssingfjord, Norway, where two mega crack climbs split the famed Profile Wall. First up? Crown Royale, one of the hardest trad routes in the world.

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Episode 2: Born from the Climbing Life Connor Herson in Norway Part 2

After taking down Crown Royale on day three of his trip to Norway, Connor racked up for the next mega line: The Recovery Drink (8c+/5.14c).

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Daddy Issues With Connor Herson

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this essay, the legendary Jim Herson, yes Connor’s dad, sounds off on raising a family of obsessed climbers.

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