Here’s When Using Wet Chalk is an Advantage

Carlo Traversi talks about the different types of chalk he uses on hard climbs, such as the first ascent of The Dark Side V16 in Yosemite. He spent seven years and over 50 sessions projecting what he now calls his most difficult climb to date.

Understanding chalking up surely help you push your grades this year. In a new interview, he talks about how wet chalk, damp hands and humidity are as big of a focus for him as chalking up – watch below.

Traversi is one of the most well-rounded climbers on the planet. He’s bouldered V16 – Creature of the Black Lagoon in Rocky Mountain National Park. He’s sport climbed 5.15 – Flex Luthor at The Fortress of Solitude. And he’s trad climbed 5.14c including Meltdown and Magic Line in Yosemite. In 2023, he focused more on bouldering, with highlights including sends of From Dirt Grows the Flowers V15 in Chironico, Old Man Winter V14 and Echo Chamber V14 in Tahoe, and The Rookery V14 in Yosemite.

Traversi on Chalk