EP 21: Ryan Juguan — Paraclimbing Nationals, Chicago Climbs, and Redefining Access

March 21
1h 27m

Episode Description

Di araw araw pasko… but today we dropped a nice one

This week we sit down with Ryan Juguan — USA Paraclimber + disability advocate — to talk about competing at the highest level and making climbing more accessible for everyone.

We get into:

  • what comp climbing is actually like
  • building Chicago Climbs from the ground up
  • the gaps in accessibility (and what needs to change)

Also yes, CJoy (not Chicken Joy, but Christine Joy) is on the mic because Chicago climbing scene reunion. Go Bulls?

Shoutouts to Ivee Leung for recommending Ryan as a guest! Salamat Ivy!

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