11/5/2023 0 Comments Cat runner for outsideI remember coming into the first location and not knowing anybody. And what drew me to just apply was the worst thing that could happen was I don’t get picked, and the best thing that could happen was I get to go on a paid international climbing trip. It tested a group of climbers on different disciplines and terrains all across the world. I was a participant on HBO Max’s The Climb, a new climbing competition from Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma. I’m currently in Kentucky, and I was raised in Kentucky. I’m a transgender photographer, athlete, founder, and director of the Queer Climber’s Network, and now technically a pro climber. Whereas if I’m around people that I feel supported with, I can be more vulnerable and completely give myself to climbing. Sometimes I’ll be at the crag, and I’ll hear strangers having a conversation, and they may not be directly saying something transphobic or racist but the tone of the conversation may turn on that level of guard I have and then I can’t focus on climbing. It has been edited for length and clarity. ![]() Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Ĭat Runner told his story to producer Stepfanie Aguilar for an episode of The Daily Rally podcast.
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