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  • American Alpine ClubA

    A Team Sport: The Psychology of Caregiving After A Climbing Accident

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    Part of the Climbing Grief Fund’s (CGF) mission is to expand the conversation around grief, loss, and trauma in the climbing community, and interrogate narratives that can be unhelpful to healing. In this episode, we unpack some of the unique challenges faced by caregivers after a loved one gets into a climbing accident, and explore why it can be helpful for caregivers to get mental health support too, not just those directly impacted by an accident. In section one, we have the CGF Therapeutic Manager, Trevor Davis, on the podcast, to talk about the scope of the Climbing Grief Fund, as well as its ongoing expansion and impact. Trevor chats with Jay Louie, a therapist in the CGF Directory and a CGF committee member, about these topics, and together they frame the conversation about why CGF resources are for caregivers too. In section two, we dive deeper with Jay, as they share some case studies to illustrate the very human experiences of caregiving after climbing accidents. They share these case studies from their professional experience as a therapist and AMGA Guide, described anonymously, with permission from their clients. In section three, we sat down with Andrew Kirchner, an incredible supporter of the Climbing Grief Fund and a survivor of a climbing accident himself. Andrew describes his accident, and how it made him realize that the accident didn’t just happen to him, it had a dramatic impact on his loved ones as well. Andrew also elaborates on what motivated him to make the Edwards-Ginsburg fund, and thereby support the CGF’s work so generously. Donate Before March 10, and Double Your Impact Apply to the Climbing Grief Fund Grant Explore the CGF Mental Health Directory Learn More About (or work with) Jay Louie Learn More About (or work with) Trevor Davis https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2026/2/27/a-team-sport-the-psychology-of-caregiving-after-a-climbing-accident
  • WenW

    Combining palaeontology with rock climbing - ideal for sone one (although one assumes that they will abseil down for further study, but still a head for heights will be a must).

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    WenW
    Combining palaeontology with rock climbing - ideal for sone one (although one assumes that they will abseil down for further study, but still a head for heights will be a must).It is remarkable they have only just been noticed - can’t be attractive technical rock.https://archive.is/20251216210331/https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/walking-with-dinosaurs-italy-alps-discovery-f7l93sk53#palaeontology #climbing #Italy #fossils #Italy
  • EpicTVE

    Deep Water Soloing used to look very different in the 60's

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbKDcbHHtpM
  • IFSCI

    A popular first gold 🥇 thrills the Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 crowd

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iQgN3FKlXg
  • UK ClimbingU

    Katie Lamb climbs The Rookery, 8B+

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    The Rookery is Lamb's ninth boulder at 8B+. She has three further ascents at 8C, and is the only female climber to have multiple ascents at the grade. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=780034
  • GrippedG

    The Cost to Climb Everest is Going Way Up

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    The increase will come into effect by fall, not by spring season The post The Cost to Climb Everest is Going Way Up appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-cost-to-climb-everest-is-going-way-up/
  • climbingC

    The 10 Best Tropical Climbing Destinations

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    The dreamiest cragging, bouldering, and deep water soloing in the equatorial region https://www.climbing.com/places/the-10-best-tropical-climbing-destinations/
  • climbingC

    Alannah Yip Didn’t Have a Picture-Perfect Career Ending. And That’s OK.

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    The 30-year-old Olympian talks about her struggles with hair loss, mental training, the joy of competing, and why she’s (finally) focussing on rock climbing full-time. https://www.climbing.com/people/olympian-alannah-yip-profile/