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This post from @thirteenhundred is a good reminder

This post from @thirteenhundred is a good reminder that it doesn’t matter where you start or how good you are - it matters how climbing makes you feel! If you’re having fun, that’s all that matters. 🧗🏽‍♀️

“Here is an example of a conversation I have with myself in my head while at the climbing gym:

Me 2 me: why are you recording this? You are so embarrassing. Nobody cares. It’s a VB route. Anybody could do this.

Also me: I care! I care deeply. It doesn’t matter if anybody can do it, because honestly not everybody even tries! And I know I will appreciate being able to see how far I’ve come a year from now.

I’m not trying to pass myself off as an elite climber. Video evidence certainly proves otherwise lol. But I like doing it and I like watching myself do it. It helps give that little dopamine/serotonin boost that I so desperately need these days.

I know I’m gonna look back on this and feel proud of myself ✨ and that’s what matters ✨
#browngirlsclimb #climbbig”

LOVE this video from @andreaducky and be sure to t

LOVE this video from @andreaducky and be sure to turn the sound on 🗣 to hear the awesome support from a friend

“I only started climbing in January, but I love it and I can’t wait to keep going and improving. Always out here representing for #biggirlsclimbtoo #plussizeclimbing

thnx @ohanlonn for the vid on this fun V1”

Listen to this video 🔉 and watch @chilltash fac

Listen to this video 🔉 and watch @chilltash face her fears and climb that wall!
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⁣”That’s the sound of the most incredible people in the world supporting me. @samortizphoto @jennybruso @mindsovermatter @bennettrahn @beccamanuela @pdxoutdoorchiro @pnwbumblebee , I can’t wait to continue to change the movement world with you and thank you for being the best.”
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“Also shout out to @mistymountainthreadworks via Sam for letting me try out this harness.” #climbbig

Check out the story of Climb Big founder @samortiz

Check out the story of Climb Big founder @samortizphoto up on @mountainhardwear ‘s website now!

Last September Sam had the opportunity to go on a trip with Mountain Hardwear and participate in a climbing photography workshop.

However, this photography workshop was distinctly different than anything that had been done before - all attendees were invited because of their work on initiatives that uplift underrepresented identities in the climbing industry. (Like Climb Big!)

You can visit @mountainhardwear ‘s web page and look for “Open Aperture Photo Clinic” to learn more about us, this project, and the initiatives we’re working toward.

CLIMBING IS FOR FAT BODIES There is an incredible

CLIMBING IS FOR FAT BODIES

There is an incredible need for community and representation for plus size people, especially in climbing and outdoor adventure sports. Plus size bodies are simply not represented, and are often specifically excluded when it comes to things like technical gear.

Last year I (@samortizphoto) hosted a few meetups focused on plus size climbing and you all SHOWED UP. From that was born @climb.big a community for fat folx interested in rock climbing.

I invited my two good friends @bennettrahn and @pdxoutdoorchiro to co-create this vision with me. All three of us have had to fight our way into the climbing world and carve out space for ourselves in an environment that has not always been welcoming to our plus size bodies. Together, we have started developing a website to serve as a resource for plus size climbers. Today is our first time sharing it live!!

We’ll be blogging to share information about all things related to fat climbing. One of the question we get most of all is ‘how do I find a plus size harness?’ So we’re sharing everything we know about those resources first.

Who is ready to try outdoor climbing this summer!?

Who is ready to try outdoor climbing this summer!? 🧗🏻‍♀️
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@thestrongsarah climbing in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge 🤩

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