Katherine Choong
Biography
Katherine Choong is a trailblazing Swiss professional rock climber, former competition powerhouse, and law degree holder. She is best known as the first Swiss woman to climb a 9a (5.14d) sport route and for securing major first female ascents on elite multi-pitch lines.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
When Katherine Choong suggested to her friend Éline Le Menestrel that they tackle the Zahir, a classic route in the Swiss Alps and a demanding gem of the Wendenstöcke, Éline agreed... on one condition: that they only use sustainable transport to get to the foot of the wall. As the days passed suspended on the rock, they realized the scale of the challenge: intense commitment, tiny holds, accumulated fatigue from cycling... every movement became a challenge. Between motivation and euphoria, perseverance and doubt, would Katherine and Éline manage to reach their Zahir, that summit where audacity and wild beauty come together?
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Katherine Choong, the first Swiss climber to complete a 9A route, decided to repeat this performance in the Bernese Alps with "Jungfrau Marathon". For her, to repeat with such a performance represents much more than a sporting feat. Climbing is her school of life, a true philosophy. No matter how long it takes to achieve this extraordinary new achievement, she transforms frustration into patience, failure into solution, and once again, the dream into reality.