Genevive Walker, professional climber and mountain guide joins a live show at Ascend South Side to speak about her path in the outdoors to include Climb Malawi, a short film highlighting community-driven climbing development in Malawi with the Global Climbing Initiative, an organization that equips climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive.

2:00 - the vibe of Pittsburgh and the facility we’re sitting in

4:00 - Genevive Walker and their introduction to climbing

7:00 - what are you consuming, experiencing, and enjoying

11:40 - balance between an athletic venture and giving back

13:00 - how does someone enter the climbing industry

17:20 - an overview of the Global Climbing Initiative, Climb Malawi, and how Genevive got involved

21:40 - the intentions of the Climb Malawi film

25:15 - initial thoughts on the film

25:50 - it’s too hot for Genevive in Mulanje

31:10 - how an experience could last a lifetime for a child

34:00 - what sense of community did you find?

37:00 - appreciation for the guides and support team that lifted Climb Malawi

38:30 - what do you hope we leave with after watching the film

40:00 - how can people support the Climb Malawi initiative?

41:20 - Genevive’s next adventure

43:00 - where you can find Genevive this fall

46:45 - Live Q&A

Upcoming Climbing Events

Blk Out Fest - November 1 - 4; Chattanooga, TN

OIC Climbing Festival, November 8 - 11; New River Gorge National Park, WV

Social Media

Genevive Walker @walkergenevive

The Global Climbing Initiative @theglobalclimbinginitative

Mario Stanley @mariorstan

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Marcus and Derrick quickly share what we've consumed and recent outdoor news before diving into all things Olympics. Some of the most impressive performances from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the breakdown of track and field, and all things climbing! Marcus wraps up the show by sharing some upcoming expedition news, and the crews forthcoming adventures.

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Marcus kicks off the show from Schenley Park with friends, Elisa and Fatima chatting all things climbing. Fatima shares her recent travel to Yosemite and her journey in climbing. Elisa is back again to share updates on her film, Guerreras, and the official announcement of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition Climbing Festival this November.

Sign up for climbing festival updates at theoic.org/climbing-festival

Monetarily support the Guerreras Film Project: https://gofund.me/47f5487d
Instagram: guerreras.film
Instagram: elisa_varlotta

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