Natalia Grossman has quite literally climbed to the top of her field.
Fresh off competing at the 2024 Olympics, the 23-year-old is already one of the most decorated rock climbers of all time.
So when it came to packing for Paris, the Team USA competitor knew exactly what to bring. Below, the rock star — er, rock climbing star — spills her must-haves, from the nifty dissolving pads she uses to cleanse her face to a mattress topper for those Olympic Village beds.
Olay Cleansing Melts
“I love how easy they are to use, and they just like lather and make your face feel really soft.”
ViscoSoft Memory Foam Mattress Topper
“I use [a memory foam mattress topper] at home. I love it. Our team ended up getting them in the village as well because the beds were pretty hard. Definitely a staple item.”
Kodiak Cakes Chewy Granola Bars
“The s’mores or the double chocolate [flavors are] a great snack during training or competition.”
MedPride Nitrile Gloves
“I am a climber so I don’t like to get my hands oily or greasy, because then they could get pretty soft. I always use [latex gloves] washing my hair, putting on lotion … things like that. I have been wearing gloves probably for like five years now.”
Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Greek Yogurt
“I have yogurt every day, probably twice a day. It’s just the best snack … high in protein.”
Five Ten Hiangle Climbing Shoe
“I’ve been wearing the same shoes since I was like 10, so they are part of me.”