The Miniature Climbs of Alex Legos
Last year, a little climber made a big impact on social media. Alex Legos gained a fast following for his impressive ascents in all climbing disciplines. What's more impressive is that he's only 1.5 inches tall.
Kevin Corrigan
Jul 14, 2016
A lot of climbers believe height can be an advantage. How do you feel being extremely tiny affects your climbing?
Alex Legos: I have to select climbs that suit my style of climbing, meaning lots of hard moves close together on tiny holds. You would think being 11 years old I would have a lot more to grow, but somehow I don’t think that is going to happen.
What about your hands? They look like they’d be well-suited for pinches, but your lack of fingers seems like it could make slopers and crimps a challenge.
My hands are more suited to pinches and tufas, but I can still crimp and hang off slopers. I’m also really good at dynoing. I’m not really good on mono pockets so a climb like Action Directe (5.14d) would be impossible for me.
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”
