Matt Segal Explained

Matt Segal should not be confused with Matt Siegel.

Matt Segal
Birth Date:8 May 1984
Occupation:Professional climber
Typeofclimber:Traditional climbing, Bouldering

Matt Segal (born May 8, 1984) is an American professional climber.[1] He participates in a variety of climbing activities including single-pitch traditional climbing and bouldering.[2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Originally from Miami, Florida, Segal learned to climb in a gym as a child.[5] He studied religion at Naropa University.

Career

Segal began climbing in 1998 with indoor competitions across the United States and Europe. After the 2004 climbing competition season, Matt began participating in outdoor climbing.

At Squamish in 2006 Segal and his climbing partner Sonnie Trotter climbed The Shadow 5.13b, The Grand Wall 5.13b, and The Black Dyke 5.13b on the Stawamus Chief all free in a single 12-hour session.

Matt Segal worked with National Geographic on an archaeological exploration of 800-year-old man-made caves high on rock faces in the Mustang Region of Nepal.[6] He was recruited for his climbing skills as well as his education in religious studies.

In 2014, Segal was featured in the film Karsts of China, highlighting Enshi Grand Canyon National Park and the Stone Forest.[7]

In 2015 Segal lived in Boulder, Colorado. He sometimes partners with Canadian climber Will Stanhope.[8] [9]

Segal has also begun climbing and paragliding with fellow climber Cedar Wright.[10] The pair traveled to China in 2015 for National Geographic, where they were photographed with Emily Harrington climbing the Red Dragon sport route.[11]

In 2016, he appeared with Harrington and Stanhope in the film Boys in the Bugs, which screened as part of the Reel Rock Film Tour.[12] [13] Also in 2016 Segal and Wright began paragliding down after their climbs.[14]

Completed traditional ascents

Bouldering

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/sports/traditional-rock-climbing-unexplored-china.html?_r=0 "Sports|'Unexplored' China? Not for Long..."
  2. Book: John Sherman. Better Bouldering. 8 November 2011. Falcon Guides. 978-0-7627-7558-3. 139–.
  3. http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/matt-segal-rides-carbondale-short-bus-5-14-2nd-ascent "Matt Segal Bags 2nd Ascent of Carbondale Short Bus (5.14-)"
  4. http://www.mountainsandwater.com/2008_04_01_archive.html "Traditional Ethics in Boulder Canyon"
  5. https://vancouversun.com/will+stanhope+talks+high+adventures/11507553/story.html?__lsa=a355-3fd5 "Q&A: Will Stanhope talks sky-high adventures"
  6. Web site: Bones Evidence of Himalaya Death Ritual? . https://web.archive.org/web/20110304082824/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/pictures/110301-himalayas-death-ritual-human-remains-bones-science/#/himalayan-cave-culture-bones_32523_600x450.jpg . dead . March 4, 2011 . National Geographic .
  7. http://www.planetmountain.com/english/News/shownews1.lasso?l=2&keyid=41936 "Climbing China's Incredible Cliffs"
  8. http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/teen-climbing-camp-a-successful-model/Content?oid=2565491 "Teen climbing camp a successful model"
  9. http://www.rockandice.com/climbing-news/the-top-7-climbing-achievements-of-2015 "The Top 7 Climbing Achievements of 2015"
  10. http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/articles/flying-off-mexicos-highest-peak-with-almost-zero-experience-w203156 "Flying Off Mexico’s Highest Peak With (Almost) Zero Experience"
  11. https://www.outsideonline.com/1982851/drones-eye-view-china#slide-3 "How to Capture China’s Wildest Formations? By Drone, of Course."
  12. http://www.tri-cityherald.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/mr-movie/article113985963.html "Mr. Movie review: ‘Reel Rock 11’ to show Nov. 11 in Richland"
  13. http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/movies/climber-brette-harrington-brings-elevated-perspective-to-reel-rock-adventure-series-1.2366925 "Climber Brette Harrington brings elevated perspective to Reel Rock adventure series"
  14. http://www.9news.com/life/events/accomplished-rock-climbers-go-to-new-heights-1/250316491 "Accomplished rock climbers go to new heights"
  15. http://www.climbing.com/climber/matt-segal-interview-friday-july-11-2008/ "Matt Segal Interview - Friday, July 11, 2008"

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