Meet Rumpl Athlete Daila Ojeda

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MEET RUMPL ATHLETE

Daila Ojeda

Aguimes, Gran Canaria

Daila Ojeda is a former surfer and pro rock climber hailing from the Canary Islands off the coast of Northern Africa. She started climbing when she was 18, and eventually moved to Catalonia to pursue this passion professionally. She now travels the world climbing, and is currently spending time training in the Dolomites!

Daila Ojeda climbing on the side of a face overlooking the ocean

Daila Ojeda

CLIMBER

@brainshots

MEET RUMPL ATHLETE

Daila Ojeda

Aguimes, Gran Canaria

Daila Ojeda is a former surfer and pro rock climber hailing from the Canary Islands off the coast of Northern Africa. She started climbing when she was 18, and eventually moved to Catalonia to pursue this passion professionally. She now travels the world climbing, and is currently spending time training in the Dolomites!

Daila Ojeda

CLIMBER

@jonbakio

20 Questions with Dalia

1. Favorite place to train?

Mountains.

2. What moment made you realize you wanted to do this professionally?

I have never thought much about this, it happened and I followed the flow :)

3. Must-have travel essential?

My dog, Chaxiraxi.

4. Sporting hero?

I don't have a sports hero. I get inspired by a lot of people actually. I'm inspired by people who take risks and I'm not just talking about sports. But I am also inspired by people who live well and in harmony in their comfort zone.

5. Favorite mountain?

“Tom et Je Ris” (8b+) in Verdon Gorges, France.

6. Best piece of advice you’ve been given?

The most recent - “don't betray yourself trying to fit in”.

7. Most memorable moment in your career?

When I climbed “Fish Eye” - my first 8c route!

8. Bucket list adventure?

I would love to go back to Brazil, it was one of my favorite places to visit. Landscapes, food, climbing but above all, the people there are very special. I felt at home. Another place that I would love to visit is Cuba, my grandmother was Cuban :) I think it is a very special place to visit.

9. Favorite way to recover?

My favorite way to chill is being near the sea, a lake or a river. I love being by the water.

10. Last book you read?

Ines del Alma Mia by Isabel Allende.

"No te separes de ti misma ni un segundo."

In English, this roughly translates to "Be connected with yourself in every moment."

- Daila Ojeda

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11. Biggest fear?

Losing a loved one.

12. Favorite TV show to binge?

The Crown, La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), Stranger Things.

13. How do you take your coffee or tea?

Coffee with almond or rice milk! :)

14. Best concert you ever attended?

Joaquin Sabina (my favorite Spanish singer) many years ago.

15. Favorite weather to train in?

Cold sunny days.

16. What are you listening to lately?

My favorite podcast lately is “Estirando el chicle”, a comedy show.

17. Last place you traveled and why?

The Canary Islands to visit my family and friends.

Daila Ojeda sitting on the ground outside

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18. What do you do to prep or "get in the zone"?

I like to talk kindly to myself, to be very close to myself and take a deep breath.

19. Funniest sport memory?

I remember I once wanted to onsight a route and this one had two anchors. I thought that the first part would be too hard for me so I just took enough quickdraws to make it up to the anchor of the 1st part. To my surprise, I onsighted all the way up the first anchors so I wanted to keep climbing to the 2nd one, but I didn't have enough quickdraws to keep going! I then found a knee bar rest that allowed me to hold on while friends started throwing me the draws one by one! It was a very fun teamwork!

20. What's Next?

My next event is to climb and enjoy the beautiful mountains of the Dolomites (Italy) which is where I will be for the next few months :)