EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb)
March 25, 2024
Davis Ngo (dr.climb) is a climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Instagram personality. We talked about his upbringing as a first-generation Vietnamese American, blowing up on Instagram, why Sean Bailey deserves to make a living from climbing, breaking his back while highballing, overcoming fear after his injury, his dream of creating a bouldering competition in Bishop CA, and much more!
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Related Podcast Episodes:
EP 159: Tom Randall & Sam Van Boxtel
Some of My Favorite dr.climb Posts:
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Nuggets:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:40 – Photo collages
00:03:36 – Bishop
00:06:21 – My introduction to dr.climb
00:07:52 – Growing up
00:12:11 – Getting into climbing
00:14:01 – Becoming a Physical Therapist
00:16:47 – Graduating during covid
00:18:48 – Blowing up on Instagram
00:22:24 – 69k
00:23:51 – Playing the game
00:32:09 – Who deserves to get paid in climbing?
00:44:42 – The progression of climbing
00:49:11 – Davis’ career
00:51:49 – Overwhelmed
00:54:15 – Self-esteem and social media
01:03:04 – Doing what you love
01:06:15 – Inclusion and giving back
01:09:26 – ‘Haroun’ as his first V11
01:12:41 – A year of injuries
01:18:01 – What changed after his back injury
01:23:49 – Backing off sketchy topouts
01:26:34 – “I just f*cking love it.”
01:35:25 – Overcoming fear after his back injury
01:41:54 – Trying highballs again
01:46:13 – Internet break
01:47:34 – SAMI sponsorship
01:52:03 – Creating a bouldering competition in Bishop
01:58:49 – How to support Davis
02:01:47 – Name suggestions
02:02:55 – Wrap up and EXTRA for Patrons!