Do you plan out where you’re going to travel?
This year, I’m going to be in the States through October and then I’m going to try and live in Spain for a while. Just try to base out of there. I’ve been traveling nonstop for so long that I’m kind of jonesing to have a house and settle down a bit. For me, it’s always been a problem in Santa Cruz, where I’m from, cause there’s not really any climbing. I love being there because of the climate, the ocean, but there is just no climbing. For me, Mallorca is a perfect spot because it’s got the ocean and tons of climbing potential. Being in Europe in general, it’s just a central place in the world. So many cultures. All sorts of languages being spoken. You’re just right in the mix. I plan on spending more time over there these days. Continue traveling, but I think I need a home base. It wears on you to not have one. I’ve been doing this for 10 years. It’s time to try something different. 

Is it going to be Mallorca?
Yeah. I’ve been there 11 times. It already feels like home. 

What are the good parts of traveling to climb that keep you going?
Just being in a new place. Meeting new people from foreign places. Speaking new languages. Going on adventures and being spontaneous. You never know what’s going to happen. You meet someone and you end staying at their house. And climbing in exotic places. Exploring the world. 

How many king lines do you think are out there? Do you think that this is a quest that you’ll keep following?
It’s pretty much an infinite number. Just as much as there are rocks around. A king line symbolizes one thing for me. For others, it might be different. It’s something that is very motivating very inspiring. For me, I have this opportunity to explore the world on a global level and find the lines that inspire. Other people maybe don’t have the opportunity to travel, but they find the line at their local crag. It’s a line that calls out to them. Maybe it’s not as beautiful as a line at Ceuse, but it’s a line that motivates them to become a better climber. For me it’s something that takes my climbing to the next level and a line that’s beautiful. It’s the same mentality for anyone, I think. I probably have a high standard because I’ve been fortunate enough to spend my life at the best places in the world. 

But I remember starting out as a kid bouldering at Castle Rock. I would just explore and find the best problem in the world.