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Crag GalsS3E4: Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez and Michelle BloomfieldHowdy Crag Gals! This episode features Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez and Michelle Bloomfield, two climbers changing the narrative for climbing in Jamaica. Join us as we chat with Juan and Michelle about what it means to be a climber in Jamaica, the pros and cons of Jamaica becoming internationally recognized for its limestone crags, and the impacts a developing climbing scene has on its climbers. As mentioned in this episode, Juan has started a Go Fund Me to raise money for the climbing community in Jamaica, and you can find that link here: gofund.me/e3a312b6 2024-01-3052 minCrag GalsS3E3: Auto-Belay Lawsuit, and Reddit Stories!!Howdy, y'all! So sorry for the delay in getting these episodes out. Carolyn has been super busy with school and it has been super hard to record, edit, and get episodes out to the world. In this episode, Carolyn and Macy have a good laugh at some Reddit stories while also talking about a recently lawsuit regarding Autobelays. Hope you enjoy!Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=en2023-11-2945 minCrag GalsS3E2: A Wild Crack Appears, and CLIMBING IN GALWAY, IRELAND!!Hello there!! Today's episode is a super special one!! Emma, JJ, and Carolyn talk about the new 5.10 crack that appeared in Yosemite Valley and we have a long discussion about Emma's experiences during her study abroad semester in Galway, Ireland!! We'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to everyone at the Mountaineering Club at the University of Galway who had a positive impact on Emma, and we'd like to give a special shoutout to everyone who submitted voice memos of their best Climbing advice (especially our Number 1 fan, Darius :) If you'd like to be featured on the podcast you can...2023-09-261h 02Crag GalsS3E1: THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER!! The First Woman Climbed V16, and What We Learned Over the SummerHowdy!THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!! The Crag Gals: Carolyn DeRosa, Macy Grove, JJ Wong, AND EMMA SHEPHERD have joined together again for Season 3! In this episode, we all reconnect on our climbing progress, catch up on life, and overall have a conversation about where we think we're going in our lives! Join us at the Crag as we all come back together and bond over our climbing experiences :)What We Talked About: Katie Lamb Becomes the First Woman to Send V16!!:https://www.climbing.com/news/katie-lamb-box-therapy-v16/https://www.climbing...2023-09-1955 minCrag GalsSEASON 2 FINALE!! Our Reflections!Howdy, y'all!! So sorry for our LONG disappearance! But we wanted to get out our reflections for Season 2 before SEASON 3 gets released TOMORROW!! Can't wait to see yall then!The Worlds Longest Route: https://www.climbing.com/places/gunks-traverse-repeated/Special thanks to our technical director: JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications here at Penn State University!2023-09-1854 minCrag GalsS2E10: IFSC World Cups, Annapurna 1992, and Post-Divisionals ConvoHowdy y'all! In this episode, Carolyn, Macy, and JJ have a conversation about their experiences regarding the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Divisionals Championship. Everything about our experience with routes, from filming a documentary to massive whips, to even route setting the Crag Gals and JJ discuss how they plan to move forward in their training, and how they plan to spend their time during the off-season. Additionally, we also talk about our thoughts on the IFSC World Cup schedule and the 1992 Climbing Accident on Annapurna. We hope you enjoy!Things We Talked About:The World Cup is starting!https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/index...2023-06-121h 00Crag GalsS2E9: Pre USAC Collegiate Mid-Atlantic Divisional ChampionshipHowdy y'all! In this episode, Carolyn, JJ, and Macy all have a round table discussion regarding their thoughts and current preparations for the 2023 USAC Mid-Atlantic Divisional Championship in Hackensack, New Jersey!! Everything from our routines, our training schedules, how we're preparing our minds, etc. Join us for this great roundtable discussion!Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=enAll of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Be...2023-05-1054 minCrag GalsS2E8: OUTDOOR VS. INDOOR PT. 2, Jenya Kazbekova, Most Notorious Accidents!Howdy y'all! Things have gotten a little rough here in State College with classes wrapping up, but we're managing the best we can! With that being said, in this episode Macy and Carolyn continue the Outdoor vs. Indoor conversation that was started last semester between Carolyn and Emma. Come join us at the Crag as we continue this awesome conversation based on our own experiences!Things we Talked about:Jenya's Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWEkk0DVyP/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Most Notorious Accidents: https://www.climbing.com/people/famous-climbing-accidents/Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram...2023-05-0153 minCrag GalsS2E7: Upping Your Footwork Game, Notorious Accident #2, and Bipartisan Climbing Laws!Howdy!In today's episode, Macy and Carolyn talk about a variety of topics stretching from the new "Protect America's Rock Climbing Act", Carol Bowman's near-death experience on Colorado's, "The Naked Edge," and Upping your footwork game! We talk about the causes of possible footwork problems and how you can go about fixing them!Things We Talked About:New Bill Aims to Explicitly Protect Wilderness Climbinghttps://www.climbing.com/news/congress-bill-wilderness-climbing/https://www.justice.gov/enrd/wilderness-act-1964#:~:text=Mindful%20of%20our%20%E2%80%9Cincreasing%20population,%C2%A7%201131(a).https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105720495/joshua-tree-national-park Hanging On - El Dorado Canyon, Colorado– 1978https://ww...2023-04-1041 minCrag GalsS2E6: Stories of Ukrainian Mountaineers, and A New Accident Series!Howdy! For our shorter episode today, we cover the amazing and inspiring stories of Ukrainian Mountaineers and their journies as they use their skills to support their country in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Additionally, we're starting an accident series talking about the most notorious accidents in the world of Climbing. Things We Talked About:Ukrainian Climbers War with Russiahttps://www.climbing.com/people/ukrainian-climbers-war-with-russia/ The Most Notorious Accidents in Climbinghttps://www.climbing.com/people/famous-climbing-accidents/#_pay-wall Our Social Media!TikTok: crag.galsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl...2023-03-1741 minCrag GalsS2E5: Ohio Derailment with Ph.D. Candidate Kate, and Why Climbing is the Best SportHowdy! We talked about A LOT in this episode! Today, we brought on Kate, a 4th-year Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate to talk about the potential impacts of the Ohio Derailment by Norfolk in East Palestine, Ohio, and what exactly it means for us. From going through the timeline of the crash to the types of chemicals that were released in the Derailment, Kate does a phenomenal job of explaining what it all means for us in a simple and concise way. Additionally, we also talk about the Damnation Wall Closure at Donation in State College, as well...2023-03-1051 minCrag GalsS2E4: Things We Want to Try, "Hardest" Trad Route, and a Weekend WhipperHowdy! In this episode, Macy and Carolyn talk about the things they'd like to try in the world of climbing. From deepwater soloing to cross-training, to visiting Climbing gyms of all styles in different parts of the world the two discuss all the activities they'd like to try one day in the future! Things we Talked About:Did James Pearson Just Establish the World’s Hardest Trad Route? https://www.climbing.com/news/james-pearson-bon-voyage-first-ascent/Weekend Whipper from Climbing.Com https://www.climbing.com/videos/weekend-whipper-belayers-wear-helmet/If...2023-03-0448 minCrag GalsS2E3: The 2023 Blue and White Boulder Bowl!Howdy!! In this episode, we talk about SB 168 that's being put into place by the state of Colorado to help Search and Rescue teams, an accident from April Lynn on Instagram, and THE BLUE AND WHITE BOULDER BOWL HERE AT PENN STATE!! Come join us as we talk about our pre and post-comp routines :)Things we talked about: SB 168: https://www.climbing.com/news/colorado-search-and-rescue-new-funding/ https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb22-168April Lynn's Accident: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkPHmJAbbb/https://www...2023-03-0149 minCrag GalsS2E2: 3D Printed Climbing Shoes, Podcast Shenanigans, and Our Favorite Women in Climbing!!Howdy!! In this episode, Carolyn and Macy talk about their favorite climbers Miho Nonaka, Thea Wulff, Aleksandra Miroslaw, and Brooke Rabatou!! Come join us and listen to our discussion of why we think these female climbers are amazing and good role models for the community!Things we Talked About:3D Climbing Shoes! - https://www.climbing.com/gear/worlds-first-3d-printed-climbing-shoes/Miho Nonaka(https://www.climbernews.com/who-is-miho-nonaka/) https://www.instagram.com/nonaka_miho/?hl=enAleksandra Miroslaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6...2023-02-1647 minCrag GalsSeason 2 Episode 1: WE'RE BACK! Climbers We've Lost, Ice Climbing Shenanigans, and Coming Back from a BreakHowdy!!While Emma is away in the illustrious world of Ireland, Macy and Carolyn are coming back strong for Season 2!! In this episode, we talk about how we're coping with coming back after a long winter break and offering some advice to our community to get stronger! Come join us at the crag!!Things We Talked About:Climbers We Lost: https://www.climbing.com/people/climbers-we-lost-2022/Chelsea Walsh: https://www.climbing.com/news/editor-film-light-former-nfl-tight-end-killed-climbing-accident-tahquitz/Maya Humeau: https://people.com/human-interest/climber-dies-after-falling-100-feet-at-colorado-black-wall/#:~:text=Maya%20died%20on%20Tuesday%20after,pronounced%20...2023-02-0751 minCrag GalsThe Season 1 Finale: Our ReflectionsHowdy!As we wrap up our first season, Emma and Carolyn share their reflections on this past season--why we started the podcast, what did we enjoy, what we're looking forward to, etc. Come join as Emma says her final goodbyes before she leaves for a semester in Ireland!Things we Talked About:The Access Fund Intervenes in the Bear's Ears Lawsuit - https://www.climbing.com/news/the-access-fund-will-intervene-in-utahs-bears-ears-lawsuit/Weekly Accident-https://www.climbing.com/skills/mom-puts-kid-in-a-20-foot-high-time-out/Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag...2023-02-0155 minCrag GalsThe Season 1 Finale: Our ReflectionsHowdy!As we wrap up our first season, Emma and Carolyn share their reflections on this past season--why we started the podcast, what did we enjoy, what we're looking forward to, etc. Come join as Emma says her final goodbyes before she leaves for a semester in Ireland!Things we Talked About:The Access Fund Intervenes in the Bear's Ears Lawsuit - https://www.climbing.com/news/the-access-fund-will-intervene-in-utahs-bears-ears-lawsuit/Weekly Accident- https://www.climbing.com/skills/mom-puts-kid-in-a-20-foot-high-time-out/Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag...2023-01-3056 minCrag GalsEpisode 7: Meet Macy, an Update on Elnaz Rekabi, and Our Favorite Climbing Movies!Howdy Howdy!Today we invited Macy Grove to the show! Macy is going to be a new co-host on Crag Gals starting on January 9th, 2023 because Emma is leaving for Ireland for the entire Spring Semester! Come learn more about her in this episode as we talk about some of our favorite climbing movies and films!Things We Talked About:Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-638471738-Year-Old Breaks Several Bones in Climbing Accident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb9ySjoO9ro2022-12-271h 05Crag GalsBonus Episode: FRIENDSGIVING!!Howdy Howdy!For our bonus episode this Christmas season we recorded an episode a while back with the Boyz and JJ just before the Thanksgiving break. In this episode, we talk about our experiences as an exec board in leading Club Climbing to where it is today. Things we Talked About:Kristin Harilia Almost Beats Nims Purja's Record: https://www.climbing.com/news/kristin-harila-misses-8000-meter-peak-record/Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag_GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/ Instagram for Penn State Club...2022-12-2137 minCrag GalsEpisode 6: Our Gift Suggestions For The Climber in Your Life!Howdy Howdy!With Christmas being right around the corner we decided to give our listeners some ideas to gift to the climbers in their lives! Join us in this episode as we discuss some stories of close calls, how Giving Tuesday is affecting adaptive climbers and the access fund, and of course: what to get your climbing friends and family this Holiday Season :) Things We Talked About: Giving Tuesday and Support for Access Fund and Paradox Sports: https://www.pledgereg.com/access-fundDonate to the Access Fund!: https://www.accessfund.org...2022-12-2145 minCrag GalsEpisode 5: Melina Costanza, Brake Strand Anxiety, and A Talk About Basic GearHowdy!!So Sorry for the delay in getting out the episode! It's crunch week here at Penn State and we've both been super busy with focusing on school, the Club, competitions, and so much more, but we have a longer episode for yall as a treat! Today, Emma and Carolyn bring Patrick Tunkel onto the show! We talk about Melina Costanza coming forward about her Eating Disorder and why she's made the decision to not compete in the Yeti National Championships this year, a scary story about a brand new climber lead belaying, and we talk about...2022-11-2358 minCrag GalsEpisode 4: An 8 Year Old "Climbs" El Cap, The Hardest Route in America, and Our Most Impactful Climbing MomentsHello!This is our shortest episode yet but we still cover so much! In this episode, Carolyn and Emma talk about the new hardest route in America in Nevada which was established by Séb Bouin, the controversy surrounding 8-year-old Sam "Adventure" Baker (yes, that's his real middle name), and his summit of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Our main topic for this episode is about our most Impactful moments while climbing! Carolyn shares a great story about connecting with Latin/Hispanic kids while using Spanish during work at her local climbing gym, and Emma shares h...2022-11-0849 minCrag GalsEpisode 3: Elnaz Rekabi, Bear Attacks Climber, and Ethics for the Gym and CragHello!In this episode, Carolyn and Emma talk about the controversy surrounding Elnaz Rekabi, a strange incident involving a bear and a climber, and ethics when climbing at your local crags and gyms! Wherever you go, it's always important to remain concious of proper ethics and procedures to ensure everyone has a great time. Come join us at the Crag!Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag_GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl...2022-11-0756 minCrag GalsEpisode 3: Elnaz Rekabi, Bear Attacks Climber, and Crag/Gym EthicsHello!In this episode, Carolyn and Emma talk about the controversy surrounding Elnaz Rekabi, a strange incident involving a bear and a climber, and ethics when climbing at your local crags and gyms! Wherever you go, it's always important to remain concious of proper ethics and procedures to ensure everyone has a great time. Come join us at the Crag!Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag_GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/ Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl...2022-11-0151 minCrag GalsEpisode 2: The Indoor vs. Outdoor Debate, Kim Jain Returns, and Anchor ManagementHello!In this episode, we have so much to talk about!! The 2022 Asian Championships wrapped up and the infamous Kim Jain returned to the stage after her retirement! Additionally, Carolyn and Emma talk about their trip to Annapolis Rocks in Maryland, as well as proper anchor management. Mainly though, we give our thoughts and opinions on the everlasting debate in the climbing world: Indoor Climbing vs. Outdoor Climbing.Our Social Media!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crag_GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing...2022-10-2551 minCrag GalsEpisode 1: Mental Health, The Comp Mindset, and the V4/5.10 JumpHello!In this episode, Carolyn and Emma talk about mental health in the sport of climbing!! We both discuss our reasons for joining/not joining the Penn State Club Climbing Team, about the "Comp Headspace" and about the big plateau that many climbers experience called the V4/5.10 jump.Topics mentioned in this episode: Access Fund awards grants just came out this year!- https://www.climbing.com/news/access-fund-30000-grants/Patagonia “Gives Away” their Company-https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/climate/patagonia-climate-philanthropy-chouinard.htmlInterview: Will Gadd on Making a Near-Fatal Gear Mist...2022-10-1859 minCrag GalsOur Pilot Episode!!Hey Howdy!Welcome to Crag Gals where Carolyn and Emma are Gals' talking about Crags'! In this episode, we talk about our goals as a podcast, our journies as climbers, some Sport Climbing News, and a viral accident that took place at Yosemite National Park over the Summer. Come and listen to these two Penn State Students as they explore the world of climbing! Dude on rock?Rock on, Dude!Links featured in this episode:Koper 2022: https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/index.php/component/ifsc/?view=event&WetId=1242...2022-10-111h 01