The Global Climbing Initiative

Equipping climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive

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We Research. We Engage. We Impact.

Learn how we invest in research, engage with local communities, and support local climbing projects by visiting https://t.co/RfY7JII0fj.

📸 by Nick Aguilos @nickaguilos

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Around the globe, there are environmental problems caused by trash and pollution. The Climbing Initiative conducts research into how climbing can be used as a positive tool for environmental responsibility. Read more https://t.co/JF3cuHe90C.

📸 Goran Kuzmanovski

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With the generous support from the climbing community, Flyp is rebuilding their climbing gym in a new location! Flyp is located in Beirut, Lebanon and suffered severe damage from the August 2020 explosion. Learn more here: https://t.co/8u92atqhCq

📸 photo by Laura Karam

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Meet one of our amazing contributing photographers, Lilly Marquez! Lilly is a climber and visual artist from Cebu, Philippines. Learn more about Lilly here: https://t.co/jD8UjEIKro

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@ClimbingMag’s article Origin Stories: Native Lore Behind America’s Iconic Climbing Areas shares the indigenious history associated with climbing destinations. Read the article here: https://t.co/zB1m4y3trp

📸 photo by Andrew Burr

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Check out The Climbing Initiative’s interview with True 2 The Roots! https://t.co/KcJahPcfMn

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Climb Like A Woman is on a mission to increase climbing access for women in India. Learn how CLAW is creating a positive space for women through climbing here: https://t.co/yvjqkCObZl

📸 photo by Praveen Jayakaran

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Climbing has the power to positively transform rural communities. Fondo de Acceso Andino is on a mission to develop eco-tourism and increase climbing access in rural areas of Ecuador. Full article here: https://t.co/dzaudn2d8I

📸 photo by Nicolas Davalos

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Meet Mario Minchevski! As the graphic designer behind our logo and research studies, we are grateful to have Mario as one of our creative partners. Learn more at https://t.co/b3Vckz82p3

📸 by Goran Kuzmanovski

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Through research, engagement, and impact, The Climbing Initiative is dedicated to supporting climbing communities across the globe. Learn more about us and our network here: https://t.co/RfY7JII0fj

📸 photo by @algeotyler @climb.malawi

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Sharing a love for climbing, art, design, and film, MÁS was created for amplifying an inclusive climbing community across the globe.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/JwJqveDMBg

📸 photos courtesy of MÁS

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Join us as an editor! If you’d like to lend your voice to our best practices project by editing chapters, please send us a message or reach out to [email protected]. We’d love to have you!

📸photo by Go Up Climbing Club

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Congratulations to our Ambassador, Peter Naituli, for having his documentary Cold Feet selected for the London Mountain Film Festival! Watch the trailer here:https://t.co/zdbiLmw67j

If you would like to support this film, email [email protected].

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Meet one of our contributing photographers, Nick Aguilos! Using his passion for photography, Nick captures climbing destinations in the Philippines and uses his photos to highlight Filipino climbers to a global audience.

📸 photo by @nickaguilos

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From protecting bat species, to supporting athletes with disabilities, to creating inclusive communities, we as climbers have a lot of responsibilities. Learn more about the best practices project at https://t.co/uVFzqaKojq.

📸 photo by Lilly M.

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Do you have a climbing story to tell? If you have a story you would like to share with us, reach out to our Senior Editor & Storyteller Nicki. Email [email protected].

📸 courtesy of @xander.bianchi

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Meet our Communications Manager, Mariah Chapman! Mariah is contributing her skills to communicate The Climbing Initiative’s mission around the world. Learn more about Mariah here! https://t.co/DguBKEGGsz

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Great piece about Sam Mwangi, one of the leaders of the Kenyan climbing community @common_climber https://t.co/l6r7A7yraS

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Calling all photographers! 📷 If you’d like to share your images to be featured in our research publications and digital media, please reach out to [email protected]

📸 Xander Bianchi

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Meet our Operations Manager, Amos Lee! Amos is passionate about building new relationships in the climbing community through global development opportunities. Learn more about Amos here! https://t.co/LMWKIfg8ZD

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Have you listened to the Climbing Gold podcast yet? We have and we are loving it! Listen to episodes on Spotify here: https://t.co/WvEx9cvlXr

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