Show Notes:
(https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-12-lani-chapko-paving-the-way/)
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Episode Intro:
Hello there, happy Wednesday again and welcome to another episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I’m your host Ting Ting. I’m still in Pacific Northwest but will be heading back to Las Vegas soon.
Today’s guest is Lani Chapko. She is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and Alpine Guide. She is based in Index Washington and owns a guide service, The Climbing School, with her partner Sam.
Lani and I first met several years ago while guiding in Red Rock. Since then I’ve been following her adventures on Instagram. She has done amazing feats on El Cap and extended her skills and climbing prowess beyond Yosemite — including a first ascent of a grade VI route on Mt Index and a 5.12d big wall free climb in Mexico.
I was glad that I finally had the chance to interview Lani at her small shed in Index. She was unassuming and perhaps because we both went to engineering school we shared many viewpoints and trouble shooting insights on technical systems and in general how to be a better trad climber. I felt as if I found a long lost friend.
We talked about her little bumpy ride entering the guiding realm, the excitement and challenges she had experienced becoming a business owner, her outlook on how to make guiding more professional and sustainable, and more.
I had a great time talking with Lani and found new nuggets relistening and editing the podcast. I bet you’ll enjoy our conversation too.
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