Photos courtesy of mayanclimbs.com by Max Farr, Ben Heason, Ignacio Ferrando, Derek Thatcher, Cody Blair, Jon Sedon and Craig Jefferies - Climbing "lifer" Mayan Smith-Gobat is one of New Zealand's top climbers. She has dedicated her life to climbing and is currently touring Europe — in her van — enjoying the endless climbing opportunities. Recently in southern France she made quick work of many 5.13's and added to her growing collection of 5.14a’s, with the newest being Collection Automne Hiver, a proud line in the massive cave “La Baline” at a very recently developed sector at Saint Leger Du Ventoux. Read more.
Mayan on the first free ascent of Shadowland (7c / 5.13d). A 300m semi alpine aid line in the Darrans, Milford Sound, New Zealand. Photographer: Craig Jefferies
Mayan climbing Collection Automne Hiver (8b+ / 5.14a), at St. Leger du Ventoux, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan climbing Collection Automne Hiver (8b+ / 5.14a), at St. Leger du Ventoux, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan climbing Collection Automne Hiver (8b+ / 5.14a), at St. Leger du Ventoux, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan climbing Collection Automne Hiver (8b+ / 5.14a), at St. Leger du Ventoux, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan climbing Monnaie de Singe (8a / 5.13b), at Ceuse, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan climbing Monnaie de Singe (8a / 5.13b), at Ceuse, France. Photographer: Max Farr
Mayan on El Salto del Tigre (8a / 5.13b), at El Chorro, Spain. Photographer: Ben Heason
