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Custom climbing posters

Your climbing record,
on your wall.

Your routes and grades compose your portrait, in typography. A one-of-a-kind poster, framed, printed in museum quality and delivered to your door.

✦ In under 2 minutes ✦ From 8a.nu or by hand ✦ Print & frame included
How it works

Your poster in 3 steps

⏱️ Takes 2 min flat
Your routes
1

Your routes

Grab your routes from your 8a.nu logbook (while logged in), paste your list or type them in by hand.

Your portrait
2

Your portrait

Upload a photo of your face. Our AI cuts it out on its own, the rest turns black.

Your poster
3

Your poster

The text composes into a portrait, you pick the size and frame, we print and ship.

Materials & craft

Quality you can see — and feel

Your climbing record deserves better than a throwaway poster. Every Born To Climb piece is printed and framed to order, with fine-art materials chosen to last for years on your wall.

Thick, matte fine-art paper

Thick, matte fine-art paper

Uncoated paper from 200 to 250 gsm, silky to the touch and glare-free. A deep, natural gallery-grade finish — never a plastic sheen.

Real wood frame

Real wood frame

Solid wood from responsibly managed forests, with a light, shatterproof plexiglass front. Delivered ready to hang, fixings included: unbox and hang.

High-definition printing

High-definition printing

High-resolution pigment inks with stable colours that won’t yellow. Every route and grade stays razor-sharp, even at large A1 size.

Made to order, close to home: no overproduction, no stock, less shipping. A one-of-a-kind piece built to last — just like your proudest sends.
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The climber’s poster

A climbing poster that's truly personal

Born To Climb turns your climbing record into a unique piece of wall art: your face is composed, letter by letter, from the names of your climbing routes and grades. A typographic portrait that tells your climbing story, from your first 6a to your latest send.

It's also the perfect gift for a climber: a personalized climbing gift, printed in premium quality and framed, that stands out from the usual gear. Import the record from an 8a.nu profile or type the routes by hand, and the poster composes in a few minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

How do I create a custom climbing poster?

Paste your 8a.nu logbook to import your routes and grades (or type them by hand), upload a photo of your face, and the tool composes your portrait from your routes. Then you pick the size and frame, we print and ship.

Is it a good gift idea for a climber?

Yes: the poster turns the climber's personal record into a unique portrait. An original, personalized gift for anyone into climbing or mountaineering.

Which sizes and frames are available?

Four framed A-series sizes: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm), A3 (29.7 × 42 cm), A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) and A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm), with a black, white, light-wood wooden frame and plexiglass protection. Premium print on 200 gsm matte paper.

Where does my route data come from?

You can import your record from your 8a.nu profile (copy-paste), or manually enter each route with its name and grade.

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About us

Born from a gift struggle

It all started with a problem we all know: finding an original gift for a climber friend. Every birthday, every Christmas, the same struggle — yet another chalk bag, one more t-shirt, another brush… Nothing that truly says who the climber we love really is.

Then it hit us: what a climber is truly proud of is their routes, their grades, their story on the rock. That first hard-fought 6a, that project sent after months, that trip to Siurana or Céüse. A record that doesn't fit on a t-shirt, but deserves to be on the wall.

That's how Born To Climb was born. We turn a climber's tick list into a unique typographic portrait: their face composed, letter by letter, from the names of their routes and grades. A poster printed in premium quality, framed, ready to give.

We make it with love, by climbers, so that the climbing gift you've always been looking for finally exists. Your climbing record, on your wall.

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Gift idea

The gift for a climber who already has everything

Shoes, chalk, harness… a passionate climber is quickly over-equipped, and finding the right gift becomes a headache. Born To Climb solves it: we turn a climber's record — their routes, grades and projects — into a unique typographic poster to frame and hang. A personal, meaningful gift you won't find anywhere else.

Personal and unique
The poster is built from the climber's real routes: you'll never give the same gift twice.
For every occasion
Birthday, Christmas, a sent project, a trip abroad… a gift that means something.
Simple and fast
Made online in 2 minutes (8a.nu import or manual entry), printed in premium quality and shipped to any address.
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FAQ

What's a good gift for a rock climber?
A Born To Climb poster: their climbing record turned into a unique typographic portrait. Personal, original and lasting — perfect for someone who already owns all the gear.
What if I don't know all their routes?
You don't need to know them all: enter the routes you know, or import their 8a.nu logbook. They can also fine-tune the poster themselves.
How much does it cost?
Unframed prints from €24.90; framed versions from €64.90 to €209 depending on size.
Can you ship directly to the recipient?
Yes: you enter any delivery address at checkout.
Guide

Gift ideas for climbers: 6 sure bets

Buying for a climber is an art: they're often already over-equipped and picky about their gear. Here are the ideas that always land — from the most personal to the most practical.

1. A personalized Born To Climb poster

The gift that really says who they are: their routes and grades composed into a unique portrait. Personal, premium, and they don't already own it. From €24.90.

2. High-end climbing shoes

A safe bet… if you know their favourite model and exact size (climbers are very attached to their shoes).

3. A crash pad

Essential for outdoor bouldering, bulky and pricey: the perfect group gift among climbing friends.

4. A course or coaching

Progress on a project, fix their technique: an experience that lasts longer than an object.

5. A weekend at an iconic crag

Siurana, Fontainebleau, the Verdon… a gift voucher for a climbing trip always sparks dreams.

6. Premium chalk and accessories

Chalk, brushes, a stylish chalk bag: the little extra that's always welcome.

What do the best climbing gifts have in common? They're personal. And nothing is more personal than your own climbing record on the wall.

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