hurricave

While projecting a new 5.15a, Lightner forms an unlikely connection with "cancelled" Joe Kinder—without creating a redemption narrative.

We caught up with Lightner to learn more about ‘Death of Villains,’ his training, and—after an eight year interlude—what it took to surpass what he believed to be the peak version of himself.

“If little me could see me now and look at the body, he would probably be like, ‘There's no way he’s climbing that hard.’”

Following a stellar performance at the US Bouldering and Lead Nationals, Colin Duffy had an amazing day in the Hurricave, near Hurricane, Utah.