Expert | Joy Black on Training for Pregnant Climbers, Trimester by Trimester
Joy Black is a strength and climbing coach specializing in working with pregnant and postpartum climbers.
Allyson Gunsallus | The Challenges of Parenting as a Climber
Allyson Gunsallus is a mom, climber, and director of an upcoming film series that will uncover the issues faced by climbers who are parents.
REWIND | Beth Rodden on Parenting, Identity, and Climbing
Today we REWIND to this conversation about parenting, identity, and climbing with the great Beth Rodden.
Patty Law | From Belay Check to Gym Ownership
Don’t be fooled by Patty Law’s small frame and soft-spoken demeanor – she’s a fierce climber, mother, entrepreneur, and community cultivator.
Prerna Dangi | Finding Her Power
Prerna’s biggest goal of all — and the one she’s certainly dedicating the most to — is to continue building an empowered community of female climbers in India.
Breaking Beta | What are the Anthropometric and Performance Characteristics of Modern Female Climbers?
Examining a study that collected measurements from 55 women, what does the data say about today’s female climbers?
Better Call Paul | The Male / Female Performance Gap in Climbing
How does the male/female performance gap in climbing compare to those in sprinting and distance running?
Lauren Abernathy | From Weekend Warrior to Full-Time Coach
Our good friend Lauren Abernathy talks about the challenges of being a female coach in a male-dominated industry.
Juliet Hammer | Grades, Body Comments, and Internet Trolls
Juliet Hammer is no stranger to crushing double-digit boulders, and unfortunately, to dealing with internet haters, too.
Ep. 188: Taylor Fragomeni | Routesetting and Coaching from the Female Perspective
Taylor Fragomeni shares lessons she’s learned from routesetting and coaching as a female.
Ep. 179: Joslynn Corredor | Coaching for a Cause
Joslynn Corredor is helping women rediscover their athletic identity.
Climbers on Body Image
A personal perspective on body image as a climber, from Lauren Abernathy and Kelsey K. Sather.
Ep. 154: Dr. Favia Dubyk | Survive to Thrive
Cancer survivor. Pathologist. Climber. Ninja Warrior. Favia Dubyk is a force.
Climbing Training and Pregnancy: My Journey
Every pregnancy story is unique. I’m sharing my story because it’s not the story I thought I’d tell.
Episode 121: Women In Climbing Live from the 2018 CWA Summit
Recorded live at the 2018 CWA Summit, a discussion about diversity and inclusion in the climbing industry.
Episode 106: Strength, Identity and Cancer with Joslynn Corredor
Joslynn Corredor is the definition of strength and courage.
Training. Fucking. Works. by Marina Inoue
My perception of what I was capable of, what could be possible, how hard I can push myself, the belief, the confidence, was all very much changed through a mere three weeks of training.
Episode 98: Diversity in Climbing with Brown Girls Climb Leaders Bethany Lebewitz, Monserrat Alvarez, and Sasha McGhee
Brown Girls Climb aims to promote and increase visibility of diversity in climbing by establishing community, encouraging leadership, and creating inclusive opportunities.
Episode 77: Climbing and Parenting with Beth Rodden
In 1998, Beth Rodden became the youngest woman to climb 5.14a. Fast forward 20 years, and Beth's website lists her as: Mother - Pro Climber - Writer.
Episode 75: Self Worth and China Doll with Heather Weidner
A recent film made about Heather's ascent of China Doll, which put her into a small group of women to have climbed 14a on gear, left a bad taste in my and others’ mouths.