Author

Rotimi Odukoya

Outside profile

Rotimi Odukoya is a London-based writer, climber, and community builder. He’s the founder of Clmbxr, a collective dedicated to expanding access to climbing and building connection through movement and the outdoors.

My Stories

Travel

In Jamaica, I Watched Two Locals Try Climbing Because They Saw Themselves in Us

I brought a group of Black climbers to Jamaica. When two locals stopped to watch—then asked to climb—it reminded me why visibility, joy, and belonging matter in the sport.

Rotimi Odukoya

Updated Jul 23, 2025