Not Your Typical Climber
Showcasing the diverse voices of climbers and exploring underrepresented voices in the world of climbing. From pro-climbers to amateurs, and everyone in between; every person who climbs has something that makes them unique, and that’s what we’re here to explore. Hosted by Mel Reeve.
Podcasting since 2024 • 8 episodes
Not Your Typical Climber
Latest Episodes
The Art of Rock Climbing Photography with Irene Yee
Rock climbing and adventure photographer Irene Yee shares how she became a successful photographer focusing on representation in outdoor activities, including climbing. Irene and Mel discuss the impact of her photography, why she’s committed to...
September 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:39
Gender Bias and Climbing Grades with Kimbrough Moore
Kimbrough Moore is a climbing enthusiast and philosophy professor, he joins us to share his perspective on climbing ethics. Find out how he got started in climbing, his competition experience, and his perspective on the issue of gender bias in ...
August 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:33
TikTok, Bouldering and the Outdoorsy Aesthetic with Jocelynne Flor
Jocelynne Flor is a Toronto-based climber and content creator whose engaging videos make the world of climbing feel accessible to everyone. Through her educational and inspiring content, Jocelynne shares her climbing journey. Mel and Jocelynne ...
August 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:55
ClimbOut Festival: Creating Inclusive Climbing Spaces with Agus 'AJ' Guardiola
Agus ‘AJ’ Guardiola, co-founder of ClimbOut Festival shares their experience creating an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community in outdoor climbing. Hear about their own climbing journey and the motivation behind starting ClimbOut Festival, a...
August 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:19
Climbing with Compassion: Paraclimbing and Mental Resilience with Fallon Rowe
Fallon Rowe is a climber with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HEDS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). From competing in youth climbing competitions to trad and sport climbing as an adult, Fallon explores the importance o...
August 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:16
