Pamela Shanti Pack

Pamela Shanti Pack is a professional rock climber and first ascentionist known for her expertise in offwidth crack climbing, a niche that has led to numerous first ascents and clinics. After specializing in the challenging discipline of offwidth crack climbing following a 2006 diagnosis of compartment syndrome, Pamela Shanti Pack quickly established herself as a leading first ascentionist. Since 2008, Pack has focused on challenging inverted and vertical offwidth climbs across North America, notably establishing approximately 80 first ascents, many concentrated in Vedauwoo, Wyoming. Her mastery of the niche earned her the prestigious Golden Piton award from Climbing magazine in 2009 for her groundbreaking route, ‘Gabriel,’ a 5.13 crack route located on Angels Landing in Zion National Park.

As a testament to her enduring commitment to physical excellence, Pack also serves as a professional Pilates Instructor, integrating a rigorous training schedule that includes Pilates, strength training, and TRX training into her regimen. This comprehensive approach not only supports her own high-level climbing performance but also informs her teaching. Through her clinics and writing, Pamela Shanti Pack continues to influence and inspire a new generation of climbers, championing the art and science of offwidth crack climbing across the globe.