FRÉDÉRIC NICOLE

“Climbing has been a gift. It has given me the opportunity to open myself to the greatness of nature and slowly understand that I am just a little part of it.”

-Fred Nicole

LOV is proud to showcase a true icon of climbing. And what better photographer than Jim Thornburg. Fred has been an integral part of modern climbing from the difficulty aspect to the lifestyle and appreciation of the natural world. Growing up we called him the “Yoda of Rock Climbing” as he seemed to know more than anyone. This image is an utter classic. Fred on one of the worlds most difficult boulder problems Terremer, V15 in Hueco Tanks, TX.