Monkey See Monkey Do: Sonnie Trotter Climbing Presto in a Retro-Trad stylie

Sonnie Trotter brings his signature calm and commitment to Squamish granite in this punchy clip from Hot Aches Productions, “Monkey See Monkey Do,” as he tackles the classic line Presto in a retro-trad stylie. In just over four minutes, you’re dropped straight into the focus, movement, and decision-making that define real trad climbing—where every placement counts and style is part of the statement. What makes this worth watching is the mix of precision and personality: clean technique on steep, textured rock, the quiet tension of gear-by-gear progress, and that unmistakable Squamish atmosphere. It’s a quick hit of inspiration that captures why we chase trad routes in the first place—composure under pressure, the thrill of solving a line on the fly, and the satisfaction of doing it your way.

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