Catalina Shirley

About

Catalina grew up climbing in Durango, Colorado exploring rock, ice, and competition disciplines under the backdrop of the beautiful San Juan mountains. In 2024, Catalina became the first US athlete to ever podium in lead at an ice climbing World Cup, winning a historic silver medal in Cheongsong, South Korea. Since then, she has expanded her collection to include 6 UIAA World Cup medals in lead and 7 in speed, including her first gold. These days while continuing her training with sights set on the top of the lead podium, Catalina is loving life in Ouray, CO working as a bartender and mountain guide.