In many ways, climbing is the perfect sport for people with disabilities. No two climbers are likely to navigate a route in the same way even if they’re able-bodied. Each individual plays to their strengths when they climb, whether it be height, flexibility, strong (or long) limbs, using the knowledge of their unique biomechanics to achieve their climbing goals. The beauty of climbing is that those goals can look different too. Climbing welcomes adaptive approaches, so it makes sense that it welcomes naturally adaptive people too.
The passion project of the indomitable Katie Kaminsky and a group of friends, Adaptive Climbing Victoria (ACV) came to life as the team saw a need to promote awareness around including people with disability within the climbing
