NORTHERN ROCKS
"When you first walk into Northern Rocks, you notice how sunlit and colourful the space is, which I’ve come to realise is really a great metaphor for the community there, too. I’ve been involved in sports in some capacity my whole life, and I’ve never been part of a community quite like Northern Rocks. There’s friendliness towards newcomers I’ve never encountered and a willingness to help, to encourage people to try something again and again.
As one of Northern Rocks’ resident yoga and mobility instructors, I’m privy to the experiences of so many climbers who share with me their similar love of the climbing and the community. Women especially have recounted to me how comfortable they feel in a space they assumed would be male-dominated and unwelcoming, like most sports.
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