7 Climbers Rigged a Trans Pride Flag Over El Cap. Here’s What They Want You To Know.
A lead organizer takes us behind the scenes of the May 20 project.
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New Film About Jamie Logan Explores the Legendary Alpinist’s Transition
You will find no sweeping mountain panoramas or harrowing whippers in the new climbing film "Jamie." Instead, we see a process of self-realization as Logan navigates a community of climbers who can be inexperienced grappling with the fluidity of gender.
How Climbing Transformed This Fundamentalist Baptist Into a Nonbinary Influencer
Sunna Shinn went from fundamentalist Baptist teacher to nonbinary climbing TikTok influencer in five years. As they learned to climb, they learned to embrace their queerness.
Jordan Cannon Turned Heads Last Year on Trango Tower. But Here’s What You Didn’t Know.
Cannon has freed El Cap in a day, made the second ascent of 'Cowboy Direct' (VII 5.13a) on Trango Tower, and repeated 'Wet Lycra Nightmare' (5.13d A0) on the Leaning Tower. But his story is much deeper than that.
Cat Runner Climbs Harder with Friends
The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb.’
Queer Fear: The Power Of Affinity Spaces In The Climbing Community
Lor Sabourin, a queer climber and instructor for the Warrior’s Way, finds support and community through an affinity group.
The AAC’s Catalyst Grant Winners for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Climbers Announced!
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Do Demonstrations Belong at Our Crags? The Climbing Community Speaks Out
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Walltopia Headquarters in Bulgaria Suffers Arson Attack Following LGBTQIA+ Support
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