With the rise of urban climbing gyms more people than ever are discovering how fun and reward the sport is. But many of those individuals will also never get the opportunity to climb in a true outdoor setting. For some, that’s a choice. But for others, it’s all about accessibility and having the option to leave the gym behind and head out to a real rock wall. In this video, which comes our way courtesy of Arc’teryx, we explore the potential for improving accessibility and diversity in the climbing community, an important topic to consider for the future of the sport.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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