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Born:

2001, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Biggest achievement:

First ascent of Martial Law (9a+/5.15a), Mount Charleston, Nevada / First ascent of Big Bone (5.15a/9a+), St George, Utah / First 5.13 at age 9 / First 5.14a at age 11

DMM athlete since:

2018

Cameron Hörst is an American professional climber and performance coach from Salt Lake City, Utah, who grew up immersed in climbing from the very start. With both parents avid climbers and his father Eric Hörst a renowned coaching author, Cameron led his first outdoor route at age 6 and never looked back. A genuine prodigy, he redpointed his first 5.13 at age 9 and his first 5.14 at just 11 years old. Now one of North America's most accomplished sport climbers, Cameron has over 100 routes graded 5.14 or harder to his name, including two 5.15a ascents. His proudest achievement to date is the first ascent of Martial Law (9a+) at Robber's Roost on Mount Charleston, a steep, bouldery cave route he describes as super badass. With open projects at Ceuse and in the Frankenjura, and a degree in Exercise Physiology freshly in hand, Cameron is a climber with serious ambitions and the work ethic to match. 

"I am not the most physically gifted individual but I know how to work, sacrifice and not take no for an answer. These lessons transcend climbing."

Get to know Cameron

Did you always know you were going to be a climber?

My parents are both avid climbers, so I essentially grew up at the crag. My first outdoor lead was at age 6, so I would say that's a good start point. I always knew climbing would be a part of my life because I grew up in a climbing family. However, I am psyched my love and appreciation for the sport has only grown since I was a kid.

What do you consider your most significant climbing achievement to date?

My proudest achievement is the first ascent of Big Bone (5.15a/9a+) a king line at Fynn Cave in Utah.

What is the primary objective remaining on your bucket list?

To scratch the ceiling of the sport climbing grade scale. I also have open projects at Ceuse and in the Frankenjura I am very excited to return to, and I would love to develop a new premier sport crag somewhere in the States.

How would you describe your climbing style and your anti-style?

Steep, powerful moves on pockets is my go-to style! So badass!!

How do you manage the mental pressure of a long-term project?

I manage the mental pressure on long-term projecting by being very picky about the routes I want to devote sizable time to. I must be intrinsically inspired by the line, climbing style, or quality of the route to want to put weeks of effort into sending it. The grade cannot simply be the leading coefficient.

What is the most valuable piece of climbing advice you have received?

"Follow your stroke" (generally). It is a lot "easier" to perform on the wall if you are climbing on a stone that inspires you!

Which crag or mountain is your favourite and which do you consider the most beautiful in the world?

Ceuse. It is king. I also love climbing in the Frankenjura as it feels like climbing in an enchanted forest.

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