How solo climbing became normalized in Boulder, and how familiarity can distort perceptions of danger and consequence.
Author Archives: Simon Testa
Simon Testa is a retired geologist and self-described data enthusiast based in Boulder. His contributions to Boulder Reporting Lab reflect a data-driven approach to storytelling, fueled by a deep curiosity about patterns, people, and place. A passionate Flatiron scrambler, he’s the author of Best Flatiron Scrambles and spends much of his time exploring the landscapes that make Boulder unique.
