EP57: RESCUE RUN: “Climb For Hope” W/ Dave Dantas, Carol Johnson & Larry Moore

Everyone copes with mental health issues differently and one fantastic method is the physical act of climbing. Alex’s guests today are Dave Dantas, Carol Johnson, and Larry Moore, who explain the goal behind Eagle Climbing & Fitness’ event “Climb for Hope” and how climbing can provide a safe space for anyone to be vulnerable and grow with a ton of community support.

 

In this episode, Alex, Dave, Carol and Larry talk about…

  • Building new coping skills through climbing
  • Why climbing isn’t all about upper body strength and is great for all ages
  • Different climbing disciplines and trainings offered at Eagle Climbing & Fitness
  • Incredible support of the climbing community
  • What people don’t always see in movies like “Free Solo” and “The Dawn Wall”
  • Creative aspect of climbing
  • Memory lane fun: 24 Hours of Moab
  • Leadership, climbing, and mental health
  • Suicide prevention and free trainings offered from Speak Up/Reach Out
  • Details about the Climb for Hope event and how you can sponsor or donate

 

Links to resources:

dave@dwdantas.com

 

"Climb For Hope"  June 19th, 2021

2:30pm - 6:30pm

@ Eagle Climbing & Fitness

 

SpeakUp ReachOut

https://www.speakupreachout.org/

 

Eagle Climbing & Fitness

https://eagleclimbing.com/

 

Eagle Climbing & Fitness Press

https://eagleclimbing.com/press/

 

“The Dawn Wall”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hc8tB9uhho

 

“Free Solo”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRGF77fBAeM

 

Pod Decks "Never podcast without them"!  Alex Mintling - World Famous Podcaster

 

National Suicide Prevent-ion Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255

Eagle County Hopeline 970-306-4673

 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

www.stjude.org

 

Travis Brown & Team

www.PodcastBuddy.co

 

www.TheBuildersJourney.com

 

Alex’s email: Alex@PlumbKendall.com

 

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