About

My name is Mike Dobie. I’ve spent the last five years of my life dedicated to rock climbing development, first ascents, and exploration in China. Pioneering climbing in Li Ming, Yunnan. Dao Cheng/JarJinJiaBo, Sichuan, Guoliang, Henan and Keketuohai, Xinjiang, I am also the author of the guidebooks Li Ming Rock and Dao Cheng Bouldering and Climbing. Through the sponsorship by The North Face, Black Diamond, Mad Rock Climbing, and DaliBar, I’ve been able to maintain this lifestyle of climbing and exploring. I am also a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Career Highlights

over 180 first ascents in Li Ming, Yunnan
Highlight routes: The Iron Tusk 5.13- trad, The Prophecy 5.12+/13- trad, Goliath 5.12+ trad, Wind of the North 5.12+/13-, The Reckoning 5.12 PG-13, Flight of the Locust 5.12c/d mixed pro, Back to the Primitive Wildman Variation 5.12, The Diamond 5.13?,
Author of the Li Ming Rock Guidebook
Over 30 routes established in Keketuohai, Xinjiang
Highlight Routes: Diamond of the Witch House FFA 5.13, The Viper FFA in pinkpoint style 5.13b,The Bundy route 5.12 A1, Skyrim, Small Bell Direct 5.11, , Voices in the Deep 5.12,
JarJinJiaBo
The Rim Route 5.10 700m
Jabo Peak (5396m)
FA of Contradiction spire 5.11+ 5150m
First ascent of 5400m peak
Author of JarJinJiaBo Alpine rock and Dao Cheng Guidebook