Chris Sharma
Keynote Speaker: Professional Rock Climber, Ambassador & Entrepreneur; Co-Creator of Max's "The Climb" with Jason Momoa
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Chris Sharma Biography
Chris Sharma is an American rock climber from Santa Cruz, California. He is renowned for his contributions to the sport, especially for his pioneering first ascents. His unique vision and distinctive style of movement have led him to some of the world's most challenging and aesthetically beautiful rock climbs. Sharma's humble, meditative approach to climbing, balanced with a highly aggressive, dynamic style, has seen him redefine the sport's parameters.
Sharma's achievements in climbing are numerous and significant. He dominated sport climbing for a decade after his ascent of Realization/Biographie in 2001, the world's first-ever redpoint of a consensus 9a+ (5.15a) graded route. Known for his "King Lines," Sharma spent months, sometimes years, perfecting these extraordinary climbing routes. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of rock climbing was evident when he redpointed the world's first-ever consensus 9b (5.15b) route with Jumbo Love in 2008 and later, when he became only the second-ever person to climb a 9b+ (5.15c) route with La Dura Dura in 2013. Sharma also made the first redpoint of the 9b+ (5.15c) route "Sleeping Lion" in March 2023, which he described as his most challenging accomplishment in over eight years. Furthermore, Sharma is recognized for free soloing the world's first-ever 9a+ (5.15a) deep-water solo route, Es Pontàs, in 2006.
As one of the most commercially successful climbers in his sport, Sharma has developed several award-winning models of climbing shoes as the lead shoe designer at Evolv. He is the founder of the PsicoBloc Masters—the first and only deep-water solo competition in the U.S. Sharma also established the rock climbing gym Sender One and opened two additional gyms in Barcelona, Spain, further enriching the climbing community.
Sharma's climbs and collaborations, including with Adam Ondra on the route "La Dura Dura," have been showcased in various climbing films like "King Lines," "Reel Rock 7," "La Dura Complete," and others. He has also authored the book "Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers," published in 2017. Sharma's competitive prowess is demonstrated by his silver medal at the 1997 UIAA World Championships for lead climbing and his participation and victories in various climbing competitions, such as the Annual IFSC Climbing World Youth Championships and the U.S. Open Bouldering Nationals. He also developed the first-ever climbing competition series on film, a television show debuting on HBO Max in 2023, "The Climb," with his childhood friend Jason Momoa.
Sharma's personal life closely intertwines with his climbing passion. He has been married to Venezuelan model and television personality Jimena Alarcón since 2015, and they have two children. While Sharma is no longer a practicing Zen Buddhist, he finds climbing a way to access a meditative state of mind. Today, he owns several climbing gyms in California and Spain and continues to climb at the world standard, pushing the limits of what's possible in rock climbing.
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Chris Sharma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Climbing, Adventure Speakers and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Sharma for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Chris Sharma generally travels from Barcelona, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Conrad Anker, Emily Harrington and Tommy Caldwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Sharma for an upcoming event.
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Chris Sharma on his Ascent to Climbing’s Top Athlete
When rock climber Chris Sharma finds himself suspended over the water, clinging from a precarious cliff overhanging violent waves, he knows exactly what the stakes are. As he clambers his way up, searching for the right path, Sharma almost always feels his grip start to slip.
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How much does it cost to book Chris Sharma for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Sharma, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Sharma are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Sharma, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Chris Sharma speak about?
Chris Sharma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climbing, Adventure, Athlete, Extreme Sports, Sports, Sports Motivation, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Motivational and Reality TV. -
Where does Chris Sharma travel from?
Chris Sharma generally travels from Barcelona, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Chris Sharma?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Sharma for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Sharma for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Sharma or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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