Climbing

Olympic Climber Colin Duffy Is Just Getting Started

For the Texas Lady Crushers, Rock Climbing Is a Sport for Everyone

New Climbing Film Chronicles the First Ascent Across Denali

This Tennessee Climbing Trip Will Get You Excited for a Season on the Wall

Matt Cornell’s Solo Climb of the Nutcracker Is a Testament to His Mental Fortitude

Kai Lightner Wants to Encourage the Next Generation of Rock Climbers

Why Marc-André Leclerc Agreed to Be Filmed in ‘The Alpinist’

‘Home Crag’ Highlights the Precarious Future of a Beloved Utah Climbing Spot

Climbing at Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Is in Jeopardy

Mental Fitness Is the Name of the Game for This Climber

Lowball Bouldering, Alex Honnold Style

Inside Kyra Condie and Allison Vest’s Heartwarming Friendship

Kai Lightner’s Plan to Make Climbing More Inclusive

‘Beat Monday’ Rethinks What You Can Fit into a Weekend

‘The Network’ Gets to the Connected Heart of Climbing

This Tree Climber Teaches Us How to Build a Rope Swing

Rotimi Odukoya Is Diversifying Climbing in London

16 Years of Chemo Taught This Climber to Look Up

This Climbing Guide Works with Youth Impacted by Cancer

Exploring the Limits of Humankind Through Highlining
For the Texas Lady Crushers, Rock Climbing Is a Sport for Everyone
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When Emilie Hernandez founded the Texas Lady Crushers in 2018, she created a safe space for women and nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people to find joy and success in rock climbing. The group has gained popularity over the years, with enthusiasts even traveling from out of state to join, and has become about more than just climbing—it’s about building a sense of community and mentorship for those of all backgrounds.
From Black Diamond, Texas Lady Crushers tells the story behind the group.