Perspective EP 2: Jon Cardwell

Jon Cardwell, shares is views and approach to balancing life, climbing, and goals as he works one of his hardest projects.

American Petzl athletes tend to flock to Catalonia for the winter and spring climbing seasons. For some, it’s their first experience, and others; it has been routine for years. What drives these climbers and many others from all over the world to climb there? Find out more from the likes of Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Michaela Kiersch and Jon Cardwell in this short film series “Perspective”.

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