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AINHIZE BELAR


 

"Find your own path to reach where you want to be"

 

Who I Am

 

I was born on January 15, 2006, at the hospital in Arrasate and grew up in Atxondo, a small corner surrounded by nature where I’ve always lived with my family: my father, my mother, and my brother. From a very young age, the mountains and climbing were part of my environment, although at first they felt a bit intimidating. I started climbing when I was eight, more as a game than a goal, enjoying every session at the climbing gym without thinking too much about what would come next.

Little by little, I began climbing outdoors with my father, who was the one who passed on his passion for the sport to me. Over time, that hobby became part of my life — my way of understanding effort, focus, and self-improvement. There came a moment when I realized everything revolved around climbing: my routines, my decisions, my goals. It was what motivated me most each day, and I began making sacrifices to dedicate more time and energy to it.

Alongside climbing, I study Dietetics — a subject I’m passionate about and one that I believe is closely linked to performance and overall wellbeing for any athlete.

 

First 8c

I sent “Gezurren erresuma” in 2020, at the age of 14

Spanish Champion

In 2021, I became Spanish U18 Champion in both Lead and Boulder

“Begi puntuan” 9a

Fourth Spanish female climber to send 9a and the youngest to do so (2023)

9a and 8b+ onsight

“Celedon” 9a and “Txirrin txirran” 8b+ onsight: a great way to end the summer of 2024 in La Leze

First Spanish female 9a+

I sent “Iñi ameriketan” 9a+ in 2024

 

My Journey

 

If I had to highlight a key moment in my career, it would be sending “Iñi ameriketan” (9a+). Beyond the sporting achievement, it was an intense process filled with learning, patience, and motivation. Climbing it after so many role models who inspired me from a young age was an incredible feeling.

Another special moment was my 8b+ onsight, which meant a lot to me because it was a style I didn’t feel particularly strong in. Overcoming that challenge showed me that when you truly commit to something and enjoy the process, you can always surprise yourself.

On a personal level, one of my biggest lessons has been understanding that you can’t always be at one hundred percent. Your mind also needs rest and space to enjoy other things. Everyone has to find their own path to becoming their best version — there isn’t just one way to get there.

My medium- and long-term goals are to continue improving as an athlete, take on the projects I have in mind, and travel to discover and try some of the world’s benchmark routes.

Climbing in My Life

Climbing is an essential part of my life. It helps me stay centered, pushes me to give my best, and teaches me every day to understand myself better. It’s a sport that demands you physically — but above all, mentally.

The happiness you feel when you achieve a goal you’ve dedicated so much time and effort to is something truly unique, hard to compare to anything else.

 

 

My Outdoor Essence

 

When I head to the mountains, I always bring… A good Trangoworld jacket.

If I wanted to get someone into climbing, I would take them to… Rodellar, a place where the atmosphere, the climbing, and the landscape come together in a magical way.

When I’m not in the mountains, I’m… Spending time with the people I love.

The most important thing climbing has taught me is… That the result isn’t the most important part, but everything behind the process — and how you manage your mindset along the way.

A landscape or moment in the mountains I’ll never forget is… Any day at the crag, surrounded by friends, enjoying the environment and doing what I love most.

 

FOTOGRAFÍAS: Aitziber Narbaiza y Colección Ainhize Belar.

 

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