Bernabé Fernández

Bernabé Fernández is a Spanish sport climber whose career has helped shape the history of climbing in Spain and internationally. His website presents his biography, press coverage, photo gallery, and information about the routes he has climbed and equipped. It also shares his perspective on climbing, including the motivation behind pursuing demanding projects and his commitment to mountain values such as camaraderie, keeping one’s word, authenticity, and purity.

Fernández began achieving notable milestones at a young age: at 14, he became the youngest climber in the world to climb 8a+, followed by 8b at 15. His achievements include Harakiri, described as Spain’s first 8c, Mojave, Spain’s first 8c+, and Orujo, Spain’s first 9a and later its first 9a+. In 2003, he climbed Chillam Balam, proposing a grade of 9b+.

The site features routes and climbing areas across Málaga and beyond, competition appearances, publications, and a reference to Boreal climbing equipment