Last weekend I had a wonderful time coaching at Climbing Escalade Canada’s second ever Paraclimbing National Championships! This year there were about a dozen new paraclimbers representing Canada and routes that had engaging, intricate technical movements. The passionate event staff, belayers, and other volunteers brought an electric and welcoming energy to the venue.
Read MoreMy favorite aspect of climbing is enjoying the indoor walls and outdoor rocks with everyone, regardless of ability/age/race/gender. I can climb something that challenges me as a seasoned athlete next to someone who is just trying the sport for the first time and we are both able to have an enriching experience.
Read MoreSeoul, South Korea coaching and climbing debrief - Shoutout to the Paraclimbing community for being so welcoming and badass! Whether it is cheering on athletes at a competition or exploring the streets of a new city, you all really make this time well spent. So many laughs, cheers, frustrations, and tears that feel more meaningful when shared in community.
Read MoreThis Best Practices is a non-exhaustive guide that serves to help coaches uphold non-discriminatory practices toward transgender, nonbinary, and intersex athletes within their sport programs.
Read MoreTo the Climbing Community,
Read MoreHere are some of my favorite free climbing videos, ranging in length shortest to longest, all presenting their own unique story.
Read MoreI love doing my fitness sessions in public parks. I get to work and adventure all in one! This workout was shot at Cascade Park in Elyria, Ohio. If you enjoy my videos please like and subscribe!
Read MoreTrans people are people. We all matter, we are all trans*, we all exist, regardless of the opinions touted by politicians and the general public.
Read More“So wait, you drove out here?”
Asks my friend as they see my Massachusetts license plate, gesturing to the mountains that surround us in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s the end of May and we are here attending the IFSC World Cup events in Speed, Bouldering, and Paraclimbing; a string of events spanning 10 days of back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back competition.
“Hah, yeah.” I answered as I shrugged and smiled, “Wouldn’t want to miss this.”
Read MoreSix years ago today I took my first shot of testosterone, marking the beginning of my medical journey from female to male. Transitioning looks different for everyone. For me, I knew that the six year mark would be big.
Read MoreMalcom picks up Lucky the goat and squats her for a set of 10. Lucky is getting to be a pretty big goat to squat, weighing in around 60lbs! I first began squatting her a few months ago, when she was only 35lbs!
Read MoreCheck out how I protect my knees and back while lifting this 50lb bag of chicken feed, using both the hip hinge and squat techniques. Next time you are out doing house chores, give these tips a try!
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