Mark Twight

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Twight
Occupation	Rock Climber
Date Of Birth	Nov 2, 1961(1961-11-02)
Age	63
Birthplace	California
Country	United States
Horoscope	Scorpio

Mark Twight Biography

Mark Twight is one of the most popular and richest Rock Climber who was born on November 2, 1961 in California, United States. A well- known mountaineer who became famous during the Alpine mountaineering scene in the latter half of the 1980s and into the early 1990s. He later established the military and athletic fitness center Gym Jones and began working with famous athletes to prepare for film productions.

Zack Snyder asked Twight to train Gal Gadot for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. He also worked with Snyder to train the cast of 300. asked Twight to coach Gal Gadot in the film Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. He also collaborated alongside Snyder to prepare 300 actors.

The name “Gym Jones” was chosen by Twight’s former-wife, Lisa. It is a reference to People’s Temple leader Jim Jones. On the Gym Jones website, Mark Twight claims his favorite drink is Flavor Aid, the same product that Jones’ followers mixed with cyanide in one of the largest murder-suicides in recent history in 1978. Additionally, one of the few Gym Jones shirts available for public purchase comes with the line “there’s a fine line between salvation and drinking poison in the jungle” printed on the back. Twight says that “wearing it in public will require some commitment. Some readers will be offended, while others will merely scratch their ignorant heads.”

In 1988, Twight made the first ascent of “The Reality Bath” on the White Pyramid with Randy Rackliff, which remains unrepeated. The route has been described by Canadian Rockies guidebook author, Albi Sole as “so dangerous as to be of little value except to those suicidally inclined.” In his own guidebook to the Rockies, Joe Josephson declared that “The Reality Bath is undoubtedly the most dangerous ice route in the range.” That same season Twight established a speed record on the 925 meter-high “Slipstream” (2hrs 4min) on the east face of Snowdome.

Their wife’s name is Lisa Twight. He moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in the mid 1990s.

Mark Twight Net Worth

Mark Twight is one of the richest Rock Climber from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Twight 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Some of his first notable ascends were The Reality Bath on The White Pyramid and Richard Cranium Memorial on Les Droites.

He released his first book, Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light fast and high, in

1999. He followed that by the 2001 edition, Kiss or Kill – Confessions of a Climber who is a Serial Climber.

Mark Twight (born November 2, 1961) is an American climber, writer and the founder of Gym Jones. He rose to prominence as a mountaineer in the late 1980s and early 1990s with a series of difficult, dangerous alpine climbs in various ranges around the world. His radical, light-weight approach to alpinism has seen him regarded as an influential figure in the single-push movement.

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Who is Mark Twight Dating?

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In 2005, Twight trained the cast and stunt crew for the movie 300, adhering to a philosophy that “appearance is a consequence of fitness”. One training regimen that his crew underwent in the movie came to be known as the 300 Workout, spawning many variations by other fitness personalities and trainers.

Facts & Trivia

Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Climber. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mark Twight celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.

Mark Twight and Michael Blevins started Nonprophet in 2018. They released their first episode of The Dissect Podcast on May 11, 2018..

Where is Mark Twight now?

Twight has lived in Salt Lake City, Utah since 2001.

Why did Mark Twight stop climbing?

I identified myself with climbing, and as a climber for over twenty years. Happily, I stopped doing it voluntarily instead of being compelled to quit by injury or circumstance. I allowed myself time to reflect. I gave myself space to move and look around me.

Who has Mark Twight trained?

He trained the Spartan fighters in director Zack Snyder’s 300 and the forthcoming sequel 300: Rise of an Empire, as well as the stars of Snyder’s new Superman reboot Man of Steel.

Who runs Gym Jones?

Kurtis Frasier , owner of Element26 and Gym Jones certified instructor. Photo courtesy of Lisa Boshard. On the counter by the door is a coffeepot and a pour over set. Next to the coffee are three framed pictures of 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment warfighters, Staff Sgt.

How old is Gym Jones?

Jim Jones
Jones in 1977
Born| James Warren Jones May 13, 1931 Crete, Indiana, U.S.
Died| November 18, 1978 (aged 47) Jonestown, Guyana
Cause of death| Suicide by gunshot