She Explores

In climbing, it's key trust yourself and your community. Discover what it's like to attend the Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival through the ears of a beginner. Jaymie Shearer takes us to Bishop, CA to climb, contemplate, and learn some life lessons. Women featured in this episode: Jaymie Shearer, Shelma Jun, Claudia Gallegos, Shelma Jun, Tristin Vaughn, Savannah Norris-Jenkins, Jolie Varela, and Brooke Holloway. Featured in the midroll: Stephanie Harper. In this episode, you'll hear: Thoughts on setting intentions to respectfully climb and recreate in outdoor spaces An introduction to three types of climbing: trad, sport, and bouldering What it's like to climb with just women The element of fear in rock climbing and how it relates to life What it means to 'identify as a climber' Learning to your strengths How Shelma Jun got started climbing and where she found mentorship The need for more mentors in climbing The importance of being vocal in outdoor situations Real women talking about why they love rock