German is originally from Colombia. He first started climbing as kid, messing around on small walls back home. Life took him elsewhere for a while, but a few years before moving to the U.S. he slowly found his way back to it, and since landing here, climbing has become much more than a hobby — it’s how he stays grounded and keeps growing.

You’ll usually find him training early mornings at Lititz recROC, building strength on the boulder wall and fine-tuning technique before sunrise. German is into all styles of climbing, but outdoor sessions hit different —the rock, the wind, and that quiet headspace where everything slows down. He feels that climbing is reflection and resilience. It’s how he faces the noise of life, one hold at a time — a way to reset, breathe, and rebuild when things get heavy.

Outside the gym, he is often camping or hiking somewhere across the U.S., chasing new views and good food. He’ll eat pretty much anything, but lately crab cakes and lobster rolls have been top of the list. His family and their two cats, remind him that balance, rest, and play are just as essential as training.

German is proud to be part of the SCPC community — a group that climbs not just to top out, but to connect, grow, and give back. He speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and is learning Japanese, because just like climbing, language teaches patience, balance, presence, and the art of 自分を再発見する (jibun o saihakken suru — rediscovering myself) with every step and every climb.