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Not Your Typical Climber

Not Your Typical Climber

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.

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Not Your Typical Climber - Welcome to Not Your Typical Climber

Welcome to Not Your Typical Climber

Not Your Typical Climber

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07/11/24 • 2 min

Not Your Typical Climber is a podcast that speaks to pro climbers, amateur climbers, hobby climbers, and anyone who finds joy in the sport. With a particular focus on the things that make us different and unique, the podcast uplifts the voices of those who have been underrepresented within climbing.
Every climber has a unique story to tell, and we're here to explore them.
Season 1 of the podcast coming soon, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Not Your Typical Climber - Gender Bias and Climbing Grades with Kimbrough Moore
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08/28/24 • 36 min

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 climbing grades. Mel and Kimbrough discuss his ‘Brough code’, and how a more accurate and nuanced approach to grading can improve inclusivity in climbing.
Links:

https://linktr.ee/kimbroughclimbs

https://www.instagram.com/kimbroughclimbs

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Not Your Typical Climber - TikTok, Bouldering and the Outdoorsy Aesthetic with Jocelynne Flor
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08/21/24 • 31 min

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 explore the driving force behind her creativity, and why it feels important to make climbing approachable for all. Discover how Jocelynne’s authentic storytelling and educational approach are inspiring a new generation of climbers.
Links

https://beacons.ai/jocelynneflor

https://www.instagram.com/jocelynneflor/

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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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, as well as what it feels like to attend. Mel and AJ explore the work ClimbOut is doing to increase diversity and their advice on how to meet the needs of underrepresented communities to create more inclusive climbing events.
Links:

https://climbout.org/

https://www.instagram.com/climboutfest/

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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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 of mental resilience and self-compassion in navigating the challenges of climbing with a health condition. Mel and Fallon consider the misconceptions and challenges faced by paraclimbers, and the importance of respect, community, and finding supportive environments in climbing.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/fallonclimbs

https://www.fallonrowe.org/

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Not Your Typical Climber - Being A Climber in Palestine with Asia Zughaiar
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07/31/24 • 34 min

Palestinian climber Asia shares how she fell in love with sport and explains the challenges of accessing outdoor climbing in Palestine. She opens up about how climbing provides an escape from the restrictions and hardships of living under occupation. We discuss how Asia uses her creative skills to shed light on the reality of life in Palestine and to challenge misconceptions. And we get excited about her work on inclusive outdoor fashion.
Asia Zughaiar is a climber, writer, adventure enthusiast, and filmmaker. Asia creates content about climbing and her passion for the outdoors, as well as on the experiences of living in Palestine and witnessing the genocide in Gaza. She explores the experience of climbing in Palestine amidst occupation, and the complexity of how that feels, in honest and open videos on her Instagram page. She also works at a family-owned clothes factory alongside her father in Palestine. Asia is developing her own outdoor brand, which will be the first Palestinian outdoor brand of its kind.

Links

https://eveningsends.com/author/asiazughaier/

https://www.instagram.com/asia.zughaiar/

Donations:
Medical Aid for Palestinians - https://www.map.org.uk
Palestine Solidarity Campaign -donate.palestinecampaign.org

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Not Your Typical Climber - The Art of Rock Climbing Photography with Irene Yee
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09/11/24 • 50 min

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 creating diverse content, and the transformative power of climbing. We cover developing the skill of self-reflection, how to handle mansplaining at the crag, taking up space on and off the wall, and falling in and out of love with climbing.

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Prominent British climber Emma Twyford shares her journey to becoming the first British woman to send a 9a route. She reveals the challenges she's faced, including overcoming glandular fever and the transition from competition climbing to personal enjoyment. We also explore her efforts to empower women in the climbing industry through route-setting workshops.
Chapters:

00:00
Introduction

01:56
From Outdoor to Indoor

03:50
Overcoming Challenges: Glandular Fever and Climbing

10:08
The Transition from Competition to Personal Enjoyment

15:08
Achieving Milestones: First British Woman to Send 9A

19:54
The Importance of Self-Belief and Representation in Climbing

27:08
Route Setting: Empowering Women in the Industry

34:03
Personal Life and Hobbies Outside of Climbing

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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Charmian is the Climbing Lead at Wanderers of Colour, she tells host Mel Reeve about her journey into climbing, the challenges of climbing while pregnant, and the importance of building a community for people of colour in outdoor activities.
She also discusses the founding of Wanderers of Colour, its mission to create inclusive spaces for climbers, and the significance of representation in the climbing community.

Chapters:
00:00
Introduction

00:55
Climbing Preferences and Favorite Locations

03:27
Climbing with Family and Pregnancy Journey

07:57
Representation in Climbing and Community Support

09:54
Wanderers of Colour: Origins and Growth

14:12
Climbing Festival: Planning and Execution

18:50
Personal Reflections on Community

21:09
Future Goals and Climbing Opportunities

23:13
Encouragement for New Climbers and Community Involvement

notyourtypicalclimberpodcast.uk
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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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Not Your Typical Climber - Paraclimbing, Competing and Community with Amurta Wyssmann
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03/05/25 • 20 min

Amruta Wyssmann shares how she went from a new climber to proud member of the Swiss paraclimbing team. She tells Mel about the importance of community in climbing and her training plans. Amy also shares her aspirations for the future - including hopes for the 2028 Paralympics - her newfound passion for ice climbing, and her hobbies outside of climbing including cooking and reading fantasy novels.

NOTE: apologies, the audio quality for the final moments of the episode is slightly less than optimal - no, it's not just your headphones!

Chapters:

00:00
Introduction

02:51
The Community and Competition in Climbing

05:46
Training Regimens and Overcoming Challenges

09:04
Route Setting and Adaptations in Para Climbing

11:58
Future Aspirations and the Paralympics

15:08
Exploring Ice Climbing

17:57
Hobbies Beyond Climbing

notyourtypicalclimberpodcast.uk
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About your host:
Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Not Your Typical Climber have?

Not Your Typical Climber currently has 20 episodes available.

What topics does Not Your Typical Climber cover?

The podcast is about Lgbt, Climbing, Inclusion, Podcasts, Sport, Disability, Sports and Diversity.

What is the most popular episode on Not Your Typical Climber?

The episode title 'Gender Bias and Climbing Grades with Kimbrough Moore' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Not Your Typical Climber?

The average episode length on Not Your Typical Climber is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Not Your Typical Climber released?

Episodes of Not Your Typical Climber are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Not Your Typical Climber?

The first episode of Not Your Typical Climber was released on Jul 11, 2024.

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