Vertical Life: Pride Month 2020

Climbing is supposed to be scary, but if you’re queer, trans or gender non-conforming, it can be terrifying.

“For a first-time climber, walking into a gym can be bloody terrifying. Seeing people fall off walls, contort their bodies into impossible positions and hear people use words like ‘beta’ and ‘dyno’ can intimidate even the boldest newbie. But for some people, the idea of entering any sporting space induces anxiety.“

Hannah McElhinney writes for Vertical Life. See the full article here.