EP 07: Christian Mercene — lessons from sending 9a/5.14d and V12

Christian Mercene — aka the Mercene-ary — has sent at least forty-six 5.13s, at least nine 5.14s, and a handful of double digit boulders. He's a born-and-raised Southern Californian. Second generation Filipino American. 

Taga Atimonan ang nanay niya (his mom is from Atimonan). 
Taga Mindoro ang tatay niya (his dad is from Mindoro). 

He. Is. A. Beast. 

• 🔥 Sent Manphibian 🐸, a 9a/5.14d in Vegas. (Read about his Manphibian send here)
• 🧗🏽‍♂️ His last major project was 🪐 Forbidden Planet a 8c+/5.14b/c in Vegas. (You can tell he loves Vegas.)
• ✅ Wet Dream V12/8a+

Did I mention he's sent at least forty-six 5.13s, at least nine 5.14s, and a handful of double digit boulders? You can see his sends on YouTube channel.

He's also the Head Coach at Sender One Santa Ana. And is a Madrock Athlete. He's married to KK, whose Instagram handle is aptly named Mrs. Mercene-ary.

Christian has a growth mindset and positive attitude. You can tell he is a true master of his craft.

Give him a follow on Instagram.

Manila folks & Atimonan locals -- show the man some climbing in the area!!

Land Acknowledgement

• Tongva Nation were the original inhabitants of the land we know now as Los Angeles.
• Southern Paiute were the original inhabitants of the land we know now as Las Vegas.

Next episode out July 5th!