Rise up: How We Can All Elevate Our Female Peers in the Climbing Community

Laura Capps Mid-flash of the classic Flaming Groovy (5.12c) Mill Creek, Utah Kevin Capps

“Aspiring climbers should have equal access to educational-advancement tools, be they a class in the gym or a big-wall clinic at the local gear shop. However, “equal access” doesn’t just mean entry access; it also means that women participants feel like they have a safe space to try, fail, and contribute to the conversation…”

Read more at https://www.climbing.com/people/rise-up-how-we-can-all-elevate-our-female-peers-in-the-climbing-community/

One thought on “Rise up: How We Can All Elevate Our Female Peers in the Climbing Community

  1. Anna, This is such a well-written article. Although I am not a climber, this is a metaphor for all endeavors. Fighting our implicit bias is a never-ending and worthwhile pursuit. I will use this article for my own company’s reading club. Thank you for sharing.
    Michael Dolan

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