If you’re looking for a little motivation, look no further than constantly psyched Joe Kinder. Since he began rock climbing at age 15, Joe’s love for the sport has not dwindled. It is this kind of motivation that has kept the native New Englander on the top of his game for the last ten years. While attending university at Maine’s College of Art, Joe’s unstoppable energy helped him establish hard lines up to V13 and 5.14d. After graduating Joe decided to apply himself fulltime to climbing and moved out west to pursue his passion. Realizing that consistency in climbing means inconsistent living, Joe has moved all across the US including Boulder, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City. When these cities or living on the road don’t cut it, this savvy traveler heads abroad to prime climbing destinations like Spain, France, and Switzerland. 

Joe’s energy continues even when he unties. “Is he always that psyched?” is a common query to Kinder’s constant glow at any cliff. Through clinics, slideshows, and promotional events, Joe loves bringing his passion for the world of climbing to outsiders in an animated way. His involvement with tons of media outlets, and more recently a focus on filming and editing climbing videos, keep Kinder busy on his rest days. With such an unmistakable vibe, it’s easy to keep an eye out for one of climbing’s key-players.