Patxi Usobiaga

Spanish sport climber and competitor, famous for his strict training regime. He is the first climber to onsight 8c+ and was on podium 25 times in his career.

To honor his hard training regime, climbers say they are going patxi, when getting ready to train hard.

Patxi Usobiaga made third ascent of Biographie.

going patxi

To follow a rigorous, disciplined and climbing training regime.
Named by Joe Miller after world-class climber Patxi Usobiaga, famous for his hardcore trainings.

I was weak, so i decided going patxi.
After 10 000km on bike, 1000 pullups and 5 climbing days, it is time for rest day. (Patxi Usobiaga)
Adam really went patxi. He does 100 pull ups every day.