From Hiking to Climbing with Victoria Buitron

Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including:

• Key differences between hiking and climbing
• Guided climbs
• Building skills at your local gym
• Finding climbing partners
• Communication essentials
• Basic gear needed 
• Ice climbing 

Learn about Victoria's memoir and other writing which we touch on briefly in this episode by visiting her social media links here.

For more information and to connect with Victoria Buitron and Latinas Who Hike:
Instagram: @vic_toriawrites, @latinaswhohike
Facebook: Latinas Who Hike group
Blog: A Traveling Translator
Email: latinaswhohike@gmail.com

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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