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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