Pierre Mellot, a setter at International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) competitions across the world joined as our Guest Setter for West Coast Blocs 2025. We managed to wrangle him just as he woke up from his long-haul flight in time to ask a couple questions before the main event.

At Portside, we believe climbing is about the journey. Progress isn't about ticking boxes or chasing numbers - it's about growing your skills, overcoming personal challenges, and finding joy in the movement.