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 • 20 episodes
Not Your Typical Climber
Latest Episodes
Sending in Color: Wanjiru Kinuthia on Climbing and Community for People of Colour
Wanjiru shares their journey into the world of climbing, discussing the importance of community, and their role with Sending in Color in creating inclusive spaces for climbers of colour. They reflect on the challenges of ice climbing, the signi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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49:41
Climbing with Purpose: Siddrah Aslam on the Impact of ClimbMuz for Muslim Women
Siddrah, the founder of Climb Muz, shares her motivation behind creating a supportive community for Muslim women in climbing. She discusses the challenges faced by Muslim women in climbing, the importance of representation, and the impact of Cl...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:34
Challenging Body Image Norms in Climbing with Sunni Ford from Fat Senders
Sunni Ford is the director of Fat Senders, a climbing group focused on inclusivity for all body types within the climbing community. Sunni shares their journey into climbing, the challenges they've faced because of misconceptions about their ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:51
Climbing and Creating Space for the Trans Community with Ayla Jay Darklis
Ayla shares how climbing has impacted her life and how it can support mental health. She tells Mel about the challenges faced by the trans community within the climbing world, highlighting the need for inclusivity and support. Ayla reflects on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:40
Flash Foxy: Empowering Women and Genderqueer Climbers with Lou Bank
Lou, the managing director of Flash Foxy, shares their journey in climbing, the evolution of the organization towards inclusivity, and the importance of creating supportive spaces for women and genderqueer climbers. They discuss the significanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:19
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