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EP 121: Carol Simpson
Top Lady Crushers, Top Real Talk Steven Dimmitt Top Lady Crushers, Top Real Talk Steven Dimmitt

EP 121: Carol Simpson

Carol Simpson is a 77-year-old rock climber and yoga instructor from Lone Pine, CA. We talked about growing up in the South in the 1950s, identifying as a “tomboy”, feeling pressure to be feminine as a teenager, embracing athletics in her 30s, discovering climbing at age 42, sending her first 5.12a at age 53, yoga as the fountain of youth, and ageism in climbing.

*I loved this conversation. If you enjoy exploring different perspectives from your own, and hearing about others’ lived experiences, don’t skip this episode.

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EP 77: Allison Vest
Top Lady Crushers, Top Bouldering, Bouldering, Competitions, Top Competitors, Top Elite Performers Steven Dimmitt Top Lady Crushers, Top Bouldering, Bouldering, Competitions, Top Competitors, Top Elite Performers Steven Dimmitt

EP 77: Allison Vest

Allison Vest is a 3x Canadian National Champion in bouldering. We talked about her mindset after a recent competition, moving to SLC and training with her roommate Kyra Condie, goals and confidence, the downward spiral of failure, her training schedule, the secrets to one-arm hangs and campusing, having fun, Instagram challenges, and learning how to topout boulders.

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