Beth Rodden

Biography

Beth Rodden is a pioneering American rock climber known for her remarkable ascents of hard single-pitch traditional climbing routes. She holds the distinction of being the youngest woman to climb 5.14a (8b+) and was the first female climber to redpoint a 5.14c (8c+) traditional climb. Rodden's achievements include the second free ascent of The Nose with partner Tommy Caldwell and the historic first ascent of Meltdown in 2008.