Mountain & Trail News

    Toddler Learns to Rock Climb by Imitating Parents

    After accompanying his parents to the climbing gym on multiple occasions, Zen Shimane began to pick up the sport himself. At only two years old, he’s climbing without much assistance from his parents at a gym near their home in Japan.

    Although his parents have expressed concerns regarding how high he can climb—too high, in his mother’s opinion—it’s clear his skills are impressive and he’s well on his way to being a talented climber.

    Check out Zen’s skills below: