Hi, I’m Max Botica. I started climbing at 7 years old after I had my birthday party at a rock climbing gym. 

I loved it from the start and haven’t stopped climbing since.  I climb at The Boulder Hub in Western Australia.  I love the climbing community at The Hub and my coaches Al and Christina are just the best!  I train at a boulder gym, but I still love lead climbing just as much and wouldn’t be able to decide a favourite between the two. 

This will be my first international competition and I’m looking forward to the challenges to come.  I hope to gain so much from the experience, new knowledge about climbing and making new friends from around the world.  I

have a lot of favourite foods, but off the top of my head it would have to be my Nona’s gnocchi.  My drink of choice is a nice cold Milo after my training sessions.  Thank you for this opportunity.  I hope to represent Australia well and thank you to everyone that has supported me.