About Me

Who me? My name is Renan Ozturk. I discovered my passion for climbing while attending Colorado College dreaming about epic adventures in remote mountain ranges. After graduating in the sciences I followed my calling to Indian Creek, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Squamish, the Bugaboos, and the Himalaya. The compelling landscapes of such iconic locations provides the driving force of motivation for me to expand physically through climbing and conceptually through art.
So in climbing, so in art, so in life. In all three the full spectrum of emotions come into play. At times there will be uncertainty, insecurity and fear. At other times there will be inspiration and things will flow effortlessly. Ultimately it is amazing that we are here at all. The more time we spend expressing ourselves through actions and thoughts the more richly we have lived. Climbing and art are two of the greatest vehicles I have found to carry me this direction.

(Photo courtesy of Eric Draper)

Member Since

May 18, 2006

Sites

• The North Face

What is the next…

Purchase you’ll make?

A car

Trend in design?

Hooded fleece

Car you’d like to own?

hybrid

Big step you’d like to make?

Climb 513 onsight

Fad that will fade?

Mp3’s

Vacation you’ll take?

Deep water soloing

Life you’ll lead?

musician

Fountain of youth?

Clean air and water

Book you’ll read?

Sustainable development

Thing that will change the world?

art

Guilty-pleasure food in which you’ll indulge?

Gummy bears

Person to whom you’ll say, “I love you”?

my mom