Cover photo: Gerry Egbalic climbing at Indian Creek, Utah taken by our feature photographer Bryan Sillorequez
Feature Photographer: Bryan Sillorequez
Bryan Sillorequez is a professional photographer, motion graphics creator, and climber. See more of his incredible photography and learn a little more about his experiences as a Filipino American.
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Editorial
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These are stories from the soul. They are valuable, and heart-breaking, tales of individual experiences of people who have struggled in a world fraught with hatred, bigotry, and racism. All of these voices belong to climbers, sharing the same passion for climbing that each of us has. Our climbing connects us. But, our shared love of climbing cannot white-wash the realities of very real disparities and injustices towards people with a darker skin color, different physical abilities, or different sexual orientation.
These pages of the July 2020 "Honoring Diversity" edition is, in its entirety, their platform. It's time for them to tell us their stories. It's (beyond) time for us to truly listen and to take guided action. Not just now, but for as long as we climb on this earth. As Common Climbers, we embrace all. To our contributors, thank you for sharing. -- Stefani Dawn |
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Stories
Claiming a Space on the Mountain (By Wayne Branch) - Wayne Branch shares his experience of being a black climber through his ascent of Mt. Rainier.
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The Lineage (By Leslie Kim) - Climber and Dynamite Starfish business owner Leslie Kim reflects upon her Korean-American heritage - a lineage of which she is proud, but also weighs heavy.
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A Shift on Moonlight Buttress (By Laur Sabourin) - Some climbs are so demanding that they strip away every internal barrier, leaving the essence of who we are and then transforming us into who we knew we could be. Laur Sabourin shares a moving tale of a significant personal shift while climbing Moonlight Buttress.
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Is Diversity in America Diverse? (By Enock Glidden) - Enock Glidden explores the true meaning of diversity and, through the lens of adaptive climbing and sports, asks the question "Is Diversity in America Diverse?"
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Colorblind (By Juan Rodriguez) - Juan Rodriguez is the owner of Antigravity Equipment, a climbing shop in Portland, OR. For our "Honoring Diversity" edition he shares a video of his experiences as a Mexican American and his encounters with police. Through his thoughtful dialogue, Juan shares ways we can move forward as friends, neighbors, and a community regarding matters of race.
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Profile
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PROFILE: Favia Dubyk Favia Dubyk is strong. She's a V12 boulderer, an American Ninja Warrior, a cancer survivor, and a Harvard-trained physician. Check out her interview, incredible photos of her climbing, and videos of her strength and indomitable spirit. |
Artistry
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Common Climbers of Color & LGBTQ
The rock does not discriminate. It welcomes and rewards all. It belongs to everyone. And everyone deserves the joy the rock brings. We rise together and spot those whose turn it is to ascend. We have your backs.
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U.S. Climbing Resources
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