I trained two years for my first bouldering trip to Fontainebleau. Came in with unrealistic goals, left with sore fingers, a sprained ankle, and a belly full of hummus and baguette.  

We had a beautiful time bouldering and met people who truly inspired this collection: a lonely German guy with a wizard hat, funky leggings, and laughing cigarettes; a French grandpa using a rug as a crash pad, telling us to “crimp harder”; and our friend Berni, who thankfully knew every beta before we even touched the rock.  In the end, I didn’t send all my projects… But maybe the real send was the Boulder Wizards we met along the way.

Thank you for the memories :)

White T-shirt with blue cartoon wizard illustration, large text reading "BOULDER WIZARD," and a speech bubble saying "CRUMP HARPER". The wizard has a long beard, a hat, and holds a staff, with a book labeled "META" in front of him, signed "huks."
Reflection of four people standing and talking in a glass window displaying decorative architectural details and a mural. The scene includes part of a building with ornate trim and a sidewalk with a bag and some personal items.

Boulder Wizard

You shall not climb without it