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Tarjei Hamre

Q: Age and number of years climbing?
A: 16 years old (born 18.10.1993) I've been climbing for about 4-5 years now.

Q: Where were you born and where is home now?
A: I was born in the city of Trondheim, in Norway, and have been living here all my life.

Q: If you had to write a brief climbing CV what would your 'top ten' best routes or boulder problems be and why?
A: I think it's hard to name a top ten list, but there're some boulder problems and routes near where I live which I will always remember. Also my trips to Fontainebleau have given me some memorable ticks.

1. Små Muser (Small Mice) at Harbak (Norway). My very first 7A boulder - RP
2. Høygaffel (Pitchfork) at Harbak (Norway). 7B+ Boulder problem - RP
3. Nih Mihn Wang (a name...) at Hell (Norway). My first 8a route - RP
4. Friidrettsdama (Athletic Lady) at Hell (Norway). 8a route - RP
5. Dalai Lamas Venstre Hånd (Dalai Lama's left hand) at Vingsand (Norway). 7B+ boulder problem - RP
6. Ørnenuten SS (The Eagles Beak SS) at Gautefall (Norway). First 7C+ Boulder problem - RP
7. Holy Moley. 7A Boulder problem in Fontainebleau. I remember this one because almost all my fingers were bleeding... - RP
8. Jaws SS at Harbak (Norway). 7B+ Boulder problem. - RP
9. Himmel (Heaven) at Hell (Norway). 7b route I did early in my time of climbing. - RP
10. Link'up at Hell (Norway). A 7c+ route, close flash - RP

Q: How do you split your climbing time between the different aspects of climbing/mountaineering, be it bouldering, trad, sport, DWS, winter, alpine, big walls or snowy mountaineering and how does this vary through the seasons?
A: In the summer, while keeping myself fit on plastic, I try to get outside to climb as much as possible. I prefer bouldering but I like to climb sport as well. In the winter I train for competitions.

Q: Top three favourite crags and why?
A: Fosen, the bouldering area around where I live, everything about it is incredible. Climbing, and location you will not find similar to anywhere else in the world. Fontainebleau, the magic of fontainebleau hits me hard... Gautefall, a really cosy boulder area in Norway

Q: Do you have any heroes, climbing or non-climbing?
A: Not really, I don't have any idols I try to live up to. But the climbers I find most inspiring are Patxi and Sharma.

Q: What is your biggest fall?
A: I haven’t had any very dangerous or big falls. I play safe…

Q: Top three favourite books/authors?
A: Angels and Demons – Dan Brown, Populærmusikk fra Vittuala – Mikael Niemi, Emperor (series) - Conn Iggulden

Q: Top three favourite bands or musical artists?
A: I listen to a lot of different music but a current top 3 would be: 1. In Flames 2. Motorpsycho 3. Fink.

Q: Who are your regular climbing partners, and what is it that you like or dislike about climbing with them? (Go on, spill the dirt!)
A: Right now I climb with a really psyched girl, a boy who is really psyched at bouldering and a more “grown man” who is more experienced than all of us. What I like about them is that they all like to have a good laugh!

Q: Who was your mentor/who influenced you most as a young climber?
A: I guess that would be two persons. My dad who introduced me to climbing and “the grown man” I mentioned earlier, who gave me inspiration and will to climb.

Q: Who or what gives you inspiration these days?
A: I guess that’ll be the thought of competitions (?)

Q: Top three favourite pieces of DMM kit, and why?
A: 1. the yellow crashpad, the best crashpad I have ever had. Stylish and compact. 2. Light quickdraws, light weight and good feel on the rope. 3. Rope bag.

Q: If you could do it all again, would you do it differently, if so, how?
A: I would’ve done my training more structured and correct from the very beginning.

Q: What training, aside from just climbing a lot, do you do?
A: I lift some weights at my school’s gym sometimes.

Q: Top three favourite climbing guidebooks?
A: 1. Fontainebleau 7+8 2. Fontainebleau

Q: What other interests do you have outside climbing?
A: Music (I can’t play a single instrument, but I love good music), drawing and comics. (Also I’m kinda good at yoyo…)

Q: Other sponsors?
A: Five Ten, Norsk Fjellsport (DMM, prAna, NIHIL, Sterling Rope, Arc’teryx)

…and a few easy, quick fire choices:

Q: Camper van or tent?
A: Tent

Q: Wine or beer?
A: Nope

Q: Flapjack or custard cream?
A: custard cream

Q: Apple or banana?
A: Banana

Q: Tea or coffee?
A: Nope, but I’d have to say tea…

Q: Dogs or cats?
A: No, I’m allergic.

Q: And lastly, catch phrases: Frank Sinatra's was "I did it my way", Eric Morecombe's was "What do you think of the show so far?" What is yours?
A: I don’t know… but when I’m in pain I keep telling myself;”pain is temporary glory is eternal!”… This goes from any pain!