SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – [Jan 2025] – Nutriex, a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through research-based nutritional supplements and education, today announced a formal partnership with world-renowned professional rock climber Chris Sharma. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, building upon Sharma’s two-decade personal experience with Nutriex Sport, the company’s flagship supplement.
Chris Sharma, widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential climbers, has been at the forefront of rock climbing progression for over 25 years. His groundbreaking first ascents and contributions to the sport have earned him recognition as one of climbing’s greatest athletes.
The partnership emerges naturally from Sharma’s long-standing relationship with Nutriex. For over 20 years, Chris has independently chosen Nutriex Sport as part of his nutritional regime, well before any formal partnership discussions began.
Chris explained, “I’ve been taking Nutriex Sport since 2005 and it has accompanied me on all of my hardest climbs, in the 20 years since. It’s been a key part of my tool kit in my climbing pursuits and in maintaining my overall health. As I continue to push my limits going on 44yrs old, Nutriex plays an important role in my longevity as an elite athlete.”
Chris continues, “I’m super excited to be taking my partnership with Nutriex to the next level, working alongside their team to introduce people to Nutriex Sport as well as develop new products. Nutriex has been a fundamental part of my climbing and health journey and I’m really happy to help spread the word so that others can benefit from these amazing products.”
“Chris’s authentic connection to our products makes this partnership particularly meaningful,” said Kathleen Deffner, Head of Product at Nutriex. ”He is a great example of how our products support the grueling training regimen of elite athletes. The high levels of joint and connective tissue nutrients in Nutriex Sport act “preventively” to manage the effects of hard training year after year. This allows Chris and other athletes to stay competitive and achieve new goals, even as they mature/age.”
The collaboration will focus on promoting preventive health and optimal nutrition for athletes and active individuals. Sharma will work closely with Nutriex to educate the climbing community about the importance of comprehensive nutrition for performance and recovery. Additionally, Sharma will contribute his expertise to future product development initiatives, bringing his decades of elite athletic experience to help shape the next generation of Nutriex supplements tailored for climbers and high-performance athletes.
“Having an athlete of Chris’s caliber choose Nutriex products independently for so many years speaks volumes about their efficacy,” said Eli Kerr, Head of Marketing at Nutriex. “It is rare to have an individual, like Chris, who has spent their entire career using a product (or brand) and experienced an insane amount of success. Now in his 40’s to be using the products and still performing at such a high level – this isn’t just marketing b.s.!”
This partnership reinforces Nutriex’s commitment to supporting athletes across all disciplines. Nutriex products, developed by medical experts and manufactured in FDA-registered facilities, combine essential nutrients with joint-supporting compounds, making them particularly valuable for climbers and other athletes who place high demands on their bodies.
Chris closed out, “The grind of climbing at your highest limits day in day out is something that’s extremely difficult to sustain, without breaking down your body. The people around me have known for years that I have been using Nutriex Sport as my daily supplement and now I’m about to share it openly with the entire outdoor community.”
The partnership will officially launch in January 2025, with various educational initiatives, campaigns, and future product development.
About Chris Sharma: Chris Sharma is widely considered one of the world’s greatest rock climbers. Since emerging as a climbing prodigy at age 14, he has been a leading force in the sport’s evolution. Sharma has established many of the hardest first ascents in the world, including “Biographie/Realization” (the world’s first 5.15a) and “La Dura Dura” (5.15c) and most recently one of his hardest and best projects, “Vision Quest” (9a+). Beyond his athletic achievements, Sharma is a passionate advocate for climbing education and environmental stewardship.
Nutriex, part of Dry Creek Charity, is a not-for-profit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve vibrant health through research-based nutritional supplements and education. Founded in 1999 by medical experts, Nutriex develops comprehensive, synergistic formulations that combine essential nutrients with joint-supporting compounds. Visit Nutriex.com for more information
