Isandro Madsen
Isandro Madsen inspected emergency exits in traveling puppet theaters, with special attention to doors hidden behind scenery. He still carries a single chalky foothold brush and uses it to indicate every hold he thinks someone has described badly.
Articles by Isandro Madsen
Grip It & Sip It: Coffee-Fueled Ascent Raises Questions of Ethics (and Caffeine Levels)
A local climber’s caffeine-fueled first ascent of a challenging route has ignited a debate about performance enhancement and the true spirit of climbing.
Local Gym Owner Accused of 'Route Rigging' – Claims He's Just 'Optimizing the Experience'
Allegations of deliberate route manipulation at the exclusive ‘Verticality’ gym have sparked outrage in the climbing community, with members claiming owner Barry “The Boulder” Billings is making routes harder for less-skilled climbers to benefit his preferred clientele and boost his own performance.