Sends And Suffers

EP 64 – Daniel & Mario breaking the Norm: Men Opening Up About Emotions

In this episode, Daniel Pellain, a climber from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares his love for the outdoors and his passion for climbing. He talks about how reading "Into Thin Air" inspired him to start climbing and his journey from being a freshman in high school to finding a climbing gym in Edmond, Oklahoma. He also mentions the now-closed gym, Hold-Distic, and its unique features, like a foam pit bouldering area. Stay tuned to find out more about Daniel and I conversation.

EP 63— Part II of farewell tribute to Summit Dallas | Eddie Paige and Mario

We pay tribute to Summit Dallas, a gym that revolutionized rock climbing in the DFW area. The episode features Paige Martinez, who has worked for Summit Dallas since August 2020, and Eddie Funtanilla, who started climbing in 2017. The hosts discuss their love for rock climbing and their experiences at Summit Dallas. They also talk about the impact that Summit Dallas had on the climbing community and how it will be missed. This episode is a farewell tribute to Summit Dallas, which has closed its doors permanently.

EP 62— Part I of farewell tribute to Summit Dallas | Eddie Paige and Mario

In this Sends and Suffers episode, we pay tribute to Summit Dallas, a gym that changed rock climbing in DFW. The episode features two guests, Paige Martinez and Eddie Funtanilla, who share their connections to rock climbing and their experiences at Summit Dallas. They discuss the impact of the gym's closure and reflect on their love for the sport. This episode serves as a farewell tribute to Summit Dallas and its impact on the climbing community.

Ep 61— Veronica Baker on the Transformative Power of Climbing

In this episode, Veronica Baker, the Executive Director of Global Climbing Initiative, joins Mario while at CWA to discuss her love for climbing and the importance of GCI. She shares her journey of discovering the outdoors in her early 20s and realizing the beauty of mountains and foothills. Veronica also explains what GCI is and why it is important, given her decade-long study of the climbing community. This podcast episode serves as an insightful conversation about the joys of climbing and the significance of organizations such as GCI.

Come hang out with me and Denver on June 9 tickets available at the link below:

GCI fundraiser tickets

URL:  https://secure.givelively.org/event/climbing-initiative-inc/gci-climb-night-fundraiser-presented-by-outdoor-prolink

EP 60 - A Movement, Not a Moment: Supporting Positive Community Change in Skiing and Snowboarding

This episode delves into inclusivity in the outdoor industry. We explain that inclusivity means having a diverse range of ethnicities, genders, orientations, and perspectives, which leads to a broader perspective and more creativity. We stress that inclusivity is not simply reversing the lack of diversity by focusing solely on one group, such as creating an all-black team. Instead, inclusivity should be about creating a welcoming environment for all individuals and ensuring everyone's voices are heard. We acknowledge that the outdoor industry is not yet ready for true inclusivity, but organizations and events, such as Hoods to Woods and the Black Ski Summit, are working towards this goal. We emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between inclusivity and reverse diversity and the need for the outdoor industry to embrace true inclusivity.

EP 59 — My Time at Red Bull’s Mosaic session. It was a gathering of the justice league of outdoor sports

EP 59 —  My Time at Red Bull's  Mosaic session. It was a gathering of the justice league of Outdoor sports

EP 58 — Evan Small, owner and cofounder of one of the best climbing gyms in Oklahoma

EP 57 — Pedro Somarriba founder of Lacaida Ropes Arkansas’s first climbing gear company.