38. Are You Safe There?
For the Love of Climbing
Kathy Karlo
4.6 • 581 Ratings
🗓️ 1 June 2022
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
Dan always knew he was different growing up, but he didn’t have a name for it. Growing up gay in rural America shaped the way he moved through the world, and it led him to believe that the outdoors wasn’t a safe place for him.
This podcast unequivocally supports the LGBTQIA community. Episode thirty-eight discusses suicide and depression. If you’re struggling with mental health, please check out the show notes for more resources at fortheloveofclimbing.com, and take care of yourselves while listening.
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For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from Deuter USA, Gnarly Nutrition, Allez Outdoors, and Ocún.
Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed.
Cover art by Kika MacFarlane.
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| 0:00.0 | This podcast is proudly presented by Patagonia. |
| 0:04.6 | Not bound by convention, |
| 0:06.2 | Patagonia is in business to save our home planet. |
| 0:13.2 | This podcast is sponsored by Doiter, |
| 0:15.6 | one of the leading backpack brands that will help you hit the trails with confidence and comfort, |
| 0:20.1 | but most importantly, |
| 0:22.2 | your snacks. |
| 0:23.2 | Deuter has a history of first ascents and alpine roots. |
| 0:26.2 | Their head of product development even climbed Everest once in jeans. |
| 0:30.4 | Hashtag not fake news. |
| 0:31.9 | Founded in 1898, Deuter believes in fit, comfort, and ventilation, so you can focus on way cooler things like puppies, pocket bacon and getting sandy, whether |
| 0:41.7 | at the crag or in the alpine. |
| 0:47.7 | Today we're going to talk about Ali. |
| 0:49.9 | Ali means come on in a way or to encourage. |
| 0:53.5 | Okay, we are done with the simple and normal |
| 0:56.3 | uses of Ali. Now, let's cut to the chase. |
| 1:00.3 | LA outdoor personal care products are made by climbers for those who love the outdoors. |
| 1:04.9 | Their rich and repairing ingredients for their skincare collection are inspired by desert landscapes |
| 1:09.3 | and their simple and recyclable packaging |
| 1:11.7 | makes them eco-sustainable. LA commits to protecting the open spaces that we love by partnering |
| 1:16.8 | with the access fund and 1% for the planet. That's LA Outdoor A-L-L-E-Z. L-A Outdoor, made by |
| 1:24.5 | climbers for those who love the outdoors. |
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