Bio

Brandi has been climbing since 1993 and competing at a national level since 2000. As a professional routesetter, she has been involved with national and international television production level competitions since 2003. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nationally Accredited Climbing Coach, and works with clients in Albuquerque, NM.

Professional Routesetting

Routesetter & forerunner for television production level climbing competitions including the ESPN Asian X-Games 2004, 2005 and 2007, and the 2003 Ford Adventure Sport Challenge in Beaver Creek, CO.

Personal Training and Athlete Coaching

Brandi is the owner of Brandi Proffitt Fitness, LLC in Albuquerque, NM. She specializes in personal training for strength and fitness development, weight loss, sport-specific training and climbing coaching.

Training Camps & Community Programs

Adult Outdoor Climbing Clinic – Datil, NM (Sep. 2007)
Jr. Training Camp – AZ on the Rocks, Scottsdale, AZ (Sep. 2007)
Jr. Training Camp – AZ on the Rocks, Scottsdale, AZ (March 2007)
Adult Outdoor Climbing Clinic – Ouray, CO (2006)
Women’s Bouldering Workshops – Camp 5 Climbing Gym, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2006)
Jr. Training Camp – AZ on the Rocks, Scottsdale, AZ (2006)
Santo Domingo Pueblo Nature Class – Albuquerque, NM (2005)

Media & Consulting

Moving Comfort Photo Shoot (2007)

Tam O’Shanter PR Campaign – Acted as a consultant and climber for the promotional video/photo shoot at Tam O’Shanter proposed State Park climbing area, Arizona. (2006)

Nissan Xterra TV Commercial – Provided technical climbing consultation for this commercial shoot. (2003)

North Face A5 Clothing Line Photo/Video Shoot (2002)

Worst Case Scenario (Sony Pictures) – Brandi was the “Expert Climber” in a segment of this reality TV show. (2001)

Climbing videos – go to Media for a complete list of videos in which Brandi has appeared.

Competition Climbing

Winner of the 2006 Western US Bouldering Championships
Winner of the 2003 Canadian National Bouldering Championships
Ranked in the top ten in the Professional Climbers Association (PCA) National Standings 2001 – 2004

Sponsorship

Through the years Brandi has worked with over 15 companies in the outdoor industry. Present sponsors include PowerBar, Madrock, Revolution, Fortress Watches, PWR~STRGGL, Trango & PMI Ropes.

Education and Certifications

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
USAC Nationally Accredited Climbing Coach
B.A., University of California Irvine
CPR & First Aid Certified