Sleepwalker 8C+ by Matt Fultz, #1 in the game

Matt Fultz has done Trieste Sit 8B+, Squoze 8B+ and Sleepwalker 8C+ in Red Rocks, the latter two put up by James Webb. Amazingly the 183 cm tall did them all within 24 hours and he is now the new #1 in the 8a ranking game. He did his first 8C less than two years ago and has now done 13 of them, as well as two 8C+. Only two years ago he was around #15 in the ranking game, meaning that this 74 kilo heavy guy is a great example that late blooming is possible in rock climbing.

"Thankfully the process was a bit faster and more fun than I had expected! 8 sessions for Sleepwalker and 2 mini-sessions for Squoze. There is a fantastic crew in Red Rocks right now, and I expect we will see a few more ascents of Sleepwalker this season."

How have Covid-19 affected your climbing life?
Covid has affected my climbing pretty dramatically. We’ve moved into a 35 feet long RV so we can travel as safely while still staying “at home”. Also, since competitions have been pretty much dead, I’ve been able to get outside more days than ever before, which has been a giant blessing. I’m not sure I’ll ever want to do comps again!

How can you explain being able to step up your game so significantly?
Honestly, I think a lot of my progress has come from my nutrition. My wife, Hailey, is a nutrition coach for climbers. She has guided me on a nutrition journey that has been life changing. It’s been excellent for my recovery, energy, and longevity.

Are you fully professional now?
My wife and I own a strength and nutrition coaching company called Off the Ground. Besides that I am lucky to be on salary with a few brands.