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Welcome to another empowering episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Carol Simpson, a trailblazing climber and guide who is proving that age and societal expectations are meant to be challenged. Raised in the 1950s South where athleticism in women was heavily discouraged, Carol didn't embrace her inner athlete until her late 20s. But once she did, there was no looking back.At age 42, she found her life's true passion in rock climbing, a discovery she describes as a profound moment of empowerment. Following her newfound calling, Carol moved out West and founded First Ascent at Smith Rock, which became the first-ever women owned guide service in the U.S. Now at 80 years old, she is still climbing, lifting heavy, running a yoga practice, and even actively training to break the world record for dead hangs for women over 80!In this episode, we dive into Carol's rebellious journey of defying gender norms, pioneering spaces for women in the outdoors, the absolute necessity of strength training as we age, and why it's never too late to ignite your inner fire.Carol's Bio:Carol Simpson's journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of passion. Raised in the 1950s South, she broke away from traditional expectations, leaving an early marriage to earn her degree and launch a successful commercial interior design firm in Washington, D.C. After embracing a fiercely athletic lifestyle in her 30s—eventually becoming an ACE-certifiedpersonal trainer and yoga instructor—she discovered rock climbing at age 42, igniting her life's true passion.Relocating to Bend, Oregon, in 1992, Carol pioneered new spaces for women in the outdoor industry. She founded First Ascent Climbing Services at Smith Rock, establishing the first female-owned, AMGA-accredited guide service. Long before it was an industry norm, she led all-female expeditionsacross the U.S. and created the weekly “Climb Like A Girl” group to help women discover personal empowerment on the wall. Her own climbing achievements are equally remarkable. Her proudest ascents at Smith Rock include sending Latin Lover (5.12a) at age 53, and becoming the first woman over 50—at age 60—to lead the notoriously difficult overhanging crack, Whartley's Revenge (5.11b). Now approaching 81, Carol still climbs three days a week, continuing to defy expectations and inspire climbers of all ages.Carol's Links:Email: csimpson1114@gmail.comInstagram: carolsimpsonclimbingQuotes:“The first climb I did, it changed my life entirely. It gave me a message of empowerment. I think that's the best word for it. Just ‘I can do this' and it's amazing.”“I was sort of corralled into what now has become the new thing, the trad wife. That's what you did. But I've always been the rebellious one, and I went against a lot of things I was raised to believe.”“So I went big time in the opposite direction. It's an inner fire. And I know that you know what I'm talking about. And the women listening to this know what that inner fire is because you have it.”“Today, women have muscles and it's considered beautiful, and it was not… I absolutely think the women with the muscles look the best. It's just beautiful.”“I still lift and I lift heavy. And that's a very important thing for women who are getting older, because the single best example of strength is your grip strength beyond any other.”“I'm working now on my dead hangs and I'm up to a minute and a half… The world record is 2 minutes and 1 second for a woman over 80. So, I'm going for it.”“Climbing was me competing against myself and it still is. And I will never think about competing against someone your age, but I'll sure compete with somebody who's in their 80s.”

Show Notes:Resources for Candidates and Providers:Scenario overview video Scoring rubric + guidanceUpdated SPI Program HandbookNew textbook release (May 5): Rock Climbing: The Official AMGA Single Pitch ManualRelated Links:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageEP 20 – Everything SPI 01 – Professionalism and Risk ManagementEP 29 – Everything SPI 02 – Site Selection & Group ManagementEP 34 – Everything SPI 03 – Current SPI Eval SystemEP 38 – Everything SPI 04 – Teaching & Curriculum Design IAndrew Megas-Russell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megas_sends/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today in our fifth installment of the Everything SPI series, I am joined once again by Andrew Megas-Russell, the Climbing Instructor Program Manager of the AMGA, to break down the significant updates to the Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) exam that went into effect on January 1, 2026. The changes are designed to standardize and strengthen consistency across the country.We explore the transition to a more standardized exam format, specifically the new 35-minute technical drill for top-managed skills and the updated instructional assessment component. Andrew explains the rationale behind moving away from volunteer mock clients in favor of a peer-based instructional model. This shift aims to foster richer professional development and allow for more complex teaching topics.Additional topics in this episode include: Updated Résumé Requirements, Additional Resources and FAQs, and Tips for Success for SPI candidates.

Episode Intro  Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back. I am your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we sit down with Liz Schwab, an AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide and Nationally Registered Paramedic based in the Tetons. Liz's journey is one of technical mastery and resilience, moving from the icy racing slopes of New York to the high-consequence backcountry of Silverton, Colorado. In a moving and honest conversation, Liz opens up about a reality of the guiding industry rarely discussed: navigating grief. She shares how losing friends to mountain accidents shaped her methodical approach to risk, and speaks candidly about losing her partner to cancer. We explore how she leaned on community and took intentional 'baby steps' back into the alpine to heal.Beyond her personal story, Liz offers invaluable advice for aspiring guides. She discusses the rewards of all-women's mentorship and avalanche courses in breaking downintimidation. Finally, she shares grounded wisdom on maintaining a 'backup career' to avoid burnout and protect her soul-level passion for the outdoors. This episode is a beautiful look at finding peace, making hard assessments, and thriving in the industry. Let's dive in! Liz's bio Liz Schwab grew up ski racing in upstate New York. She attended college in Durango, CO, trading ski racing for competitive free skiing & ultimately graduating in 2014 witha Bachelors in Physiology and Adventure Education. She then moved to Silverton, CO where she became an EMT and started her avalanche education. Liz has been teaching avalanche courses for both AAA and AIARE programs for 10 years now. In 2020 Liz became a paramedic and worked full time for Silverton Medical Rescue, an EMS and SAR based agency. Liz participated in leading complex emergencyrescue scenes in the San Juan Mountains austere environment for several years before moving to Victor, Idaho in 2023. Liz now works as a guide, paramedic,WFR instructor and ski patroller at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Liz's link:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabetheskier/Instagram "The ideal would be not to experience loss in the mountain... But the reality is it's quite common. I would just like to touch upon the way you can survive it and still continue in this career path but with a different approach and different perspective.""...all of a sudden it just rocked my world and really put things into perspective of what the reality of the mountains could be. It changed my approach massively really early on in my 20s.""...it's a really odd relationship to have thisenvironment that can take incredible humans out of your life but you keep finding yourself going back to those types of environments to also feel most at peace again.""I get to be in the mountains. I get to show otherpeople this place that really grounds me and, you know, is helping me survive a pretty massive trauma.""I think just like lowering your guard and being okay with people stepping in and telling you where to go and helping you figure out what your next employment opportunity looks like. It goes a really long way.""...doing these all women's female courses, it totally removes this level of just nervousness, anticipation. And when you can remove that, you can absorb so much more and you can ask, you can have the room to come up with questions in real time.""So I will tell these ladies both learn as much as youcan. If this is something you're passionate about, do it. But make sure that you're not gonna have to rely on it because it could ruin it for you.""Don't let fear stop you from pursuing the next thing you think you want to learn about. You'll find once you're in that setting, like, man, what was I so afraid of? ... Be curious and don't let fear drive you."

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Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested podcast, welcome back, this is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. In today's episode, we sit down with Theresa Silveyra, a Portland-based mountain guide whose journey into the outdoors is as disciplined as it is inspiring.Originally a professional music teacher with a master's degree in piano performance, Theresa transitioned into the world of guiding after seeking a fresh start away from the burnout of academia. Today, she is a trailblazer in the Pacific Northwest, serving as one of only two female rescue leaders with Portland Mountain Rescue and working with elite guide services like Alpine Ascents. Join us as we discuss her incredible feat of climbing Mount Hood over 100 times, her work in creating the 'Color the Cascades' gear scholarship, and her powerful perspective on why every climber—regardless of their background—already belongs in the mountains.About Theresa:Theresa grew up in Southwest Washington with the Cascade volcanoes in her backyard, but it wasn't until after grad school that she began recreating outdoors and eventually fellin love with climbing. She had the incredible privilege of starting her guiding career in 2021 with the non-profit organization Climbers of Color, co-leading mountain and alpine rock leadership courses for BIPOC participants. In 2022, she stepped into the role of Assistant Mountaineering Director, helping lead CoC's program development through 2024. For the first few years, Theresa balanced guiding with her career as a music teacher. In 2023, she transitioned away from the classroom to become a full-time guide and dedicate herself to pursuing AMGA certification; she is currently an AMGA Apprentice Alpine and Rock Guide. Thesedays, she can be found guiding her favorite peak, Mount Hood, with Timberline Mountain Guides, or teaching ice climbing in Ouray with San Juan MountainGuides during the winter. She also joined the Alpine Ascents team in summer 2025. Outside of professional guiding, Theresa is a dedicated volunteer with Portland Mountain Rescue, serving as a RescueLeader, Training Committee co-chair, and Board Member. Since 2020, she has also directed Color the Cascades, ascholarship program providing mountaineering gear to women and genderqueer people of color in the Pacific Northwest.Links: Theresa's instagramColor the Cascades instagramPortland Mountain Rescue instagramTimberline Mountain Guides profileAlpine Ascents profileSan Juan Mountain Guides profileQuotes:Enter the climbing and mountaineering space knowing that you already belong and just not questioning that.I've always enjoyed just being invisible... but it's really important to be able to be that person that maybe I needed when I was first getting started.Everything's developed over time and making sure that I'm practicing and playing consistently over a long period of time to really make sure that I know something.The level of discipline required to sit down and get better at this craft... has really played out well for me in developing the technical skills I need in guiding.I just like being able to share something that brings me a lot of enjoyment and happiness and hoping that it does the same for somebody else.I decided that I needed to step into those traditional guiding spaces so that I could have a job... I was definitely nervous stepping into a space outside of my bubble.It was the first time in my adult life where I had no idea what I was going to do for work... I finally threw away the crutch.I feel like it's really valuable to have people from underrepresented communities in thosetraditional guiding spaces.

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Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Welcome back. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, we are joined by a true trailblazer, Norie Kizaki. Bornin a remote Japanese village where her family oversaw a Buddhist temple, Norie's path to the mountains was anything but traditional. After moving to the U.S. for graduate school and falling in love with the Rockies, she navigated therigorous AMGA certification process to become a mountain guide. In this episode, we dive into her transition from the corporate world to the outdoors, her experiences as an immigrant in a male-dominated industry, and the deeplypersonal choice she made to prioritize motherhood alongside her professionalaspirations. Let's welcome Norie Kizaki.Quotes:On her rural upbringing: “We didn't really have much of a mountaineering culture really when I was growing out… outdoor exercise was for rich people. It didn't really occur to me that people do that.”On her “American Dream”: “I started to dream about going to America… just growing up in this tiny little village I just wanted to see outside world and outside world it wasn't just Japan.”On her mentorship with Angela Hawse: “I met female guides including Angela Hawse and I was very inspired. I didn't know that profession existed and I didn't know that woman could do it.”On the difference between guiding and personal climbing: “If you wanted to be a really good talented rock climber, you should not become a guide… guiding is completely different from personal climbing.”On shifting priorities during her fertility journey: “I really did struggle with I really want to do this course… and I just decided that what? It's not really worth it. I need to stop this for now [to focus on becoming a mother].”On what she wants to be remembered for: “I think I want my grave to say caring mother even if it doesn't say I am a guide… that was it. And then I decided what if I wanted to say caring mother even if it doesn't say I am a guide.”On overcoming intimidation as an immigrant: “I realized I had to work much harder if I look different and if I speak differently… I didn't want to be a victim, I didn't want to be sorry for myself for looking different or being different or speaking differently.”On the “Mama Guilt”: “I always have to balance motherhood and guiding… it's always a balancing act and it never ever feels like it's balanced and it's never going to be balanced unfortunately.”About Norie:Originally from rural Japan, Norie moved to Colorado in 1996 for graduate school and has been guiding for more than 20 years. She completed her AMGA programs in 2021, marking several historic milestones: she is the first mother to complete the Mountain Guide Program, the first Japanese woman to achieve IFMGA status, and the first woman of color to become an AMGA/IFMGA guide.In recognition of her expertise, she was named the 2023 Guide of the Year by the American Mountain Guides Association. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Norie spends her winters ski guiding in Japan. She and her husband also sponsor the Kizaki-Wolf Scholarship through the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE) to support underrepresented populations in the outdoors.

Show Notes:Emilie is a an AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide but she likes lots of things that have nothing to do with mountains: cats, true crime podcasts, and books about early Arctic exploration to name a few. When she is guiding, she's a generalist and finds equal enjoyment on sunny rock climbs, steep ice, and snowy slopes. If she's not home in Salt Lake City, UT, she likes traveling the world….the more unusual the place, the better!Emilie's Links:http://www.emiliedrinkwater.comEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today I am joined by a veteran of the guiding world, Emilie Drinkwater. With over 25 years of experience, Emilie's career has taken her from the rugged ice of the Adirondacks to pioneering leadership programs for women in Afghanistan. As an IFMGA-certified guide and a member of the AMGA instructor team, she brings a wealth of knowledge on what it means to make guiding a lifelong profession.In this episode, we dive into her transition from the Northeast to the West, the cultural complexities of guiding abroad, and a recent, harrowing health scare that changed her perspective on the risks we take in the mountains. Let's get into the conversation with Emilie Drinkwater.Quotes:On her start in guiding: “I literally begged my way into a job guiding people… Guiding's kind of my only marketable skill at this point. So luckily I like it and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon.”On being a female guide: “I love the title of your podcast because my whole career is like I have these opportunities because a female guide has been requested. And I'm often in a place where I'm… a bit of a rarity.”On the reality of the profession: “Guiding it's a good career for extroverted people, which I'm not. And so, yeah, any job, it's most of the time it's great, but there's definitely times where I'm tired or stressed or have a little feeling of burnout.”On the value of instruction: “I always learn from students… every single program I learned something new and I'm like, ‘Wow, I can't believe I've never seen or heard that before.'”On guiding in Afghanistan: “When we think of terrorists and Taliban… the majority of people in Afghanistan are just generous and kind and they're poor. They don't have money, it's a tough place to live.”On the guide's mindset during a health crisis: “As guides we are really used to being uncomfortable all the time… our tolerance level may be dangerously high. And that is something I've learned is I need to say something sooner if I'm not feeling good.”On finding the right partner: “A perfect partner is somebody who compliments you… somebody that you're on the same page with—they'll support you, but also you have a similar enough skill set.”On the definition of success: “Success begins with a willingness to try… because I think if you tried something you probably learned a lot from it… the success comes in trying and learning from each bit of it.”

From Vacation Mode to Purpose-Driven TravelLike many of us, Ting Ting didn't always travel with intention. Early trips were about fun, escape, and ticking destinations off a list. But over time, something shifted. Nature-based experiences, cultural immersion, and meaningful connections started to matter more than luxury or convenience.She describes herself as a traveler who lives between extremes — sometimes deeply planned, sometimes wildly spontaneous. And honestly? That balance is part of the magic. Whether it's booking a flight last-minute or committing to a long retreat-style journey, Ting Ting believes travel should feel alive, not scripted.“Traveling should be about connection and purpose.”  What It's Really Like Traveling as a Retreat LeaderTraveling solo is one thing. Traveling as a retreat leader is a whole different adventure.Ting Ting explains that hosting group trips means holding space for others while navigating unfamiliar environments — often in destinations that challenge comfort zones. Safety, hydration, logistics, emotions… it's all part of the role. But seeing a destination through fresh eyes — even places she's visited many times, like Egypt — never gets old.And yes, she lovingly compares leading groups to herding kittens.   Mongolia: An Ancestral Adventure Like No OtherThis episode's heart beats strongest in Mongolia.After discovering her Mongolian ancestry through a DNA test, Ting Ting felt called to experience the land not as a tourist — but as someone seeking connection. What followed was one of her most intense and transformative journeys yet.She lived with nomadic families, rode horses across vast open landscapes, and learned from Eagle Hunters whose traditions have been passed down for generations.“Mongolia offers a deep connection to ancestry.”The Reality of Nomadic LifeLet's clear something up: nomadic life is not the romantic fantasy Instagram makes it out to be.Days start before sunrise. Every task has a purpose. Every resource is used fully — even burning yak dung for heat. Ting Ting shares how living this way revealed just how resilient, resourceful, and deeply connected to nature these communities are.“Nomadic life is more challenging than it appears.”The experience was humbling, grounding, and eye-opening — and yes, included outdoor bathrooms, long days, and moments of real discomfort.  Why Ancestry Travel Hits DifferentThere's something powerful about traveling somewhere tied to your roots.Ting Ting reflects on how knowing her ancestry changed the way she experienced Mongolia — how the land, people, and traditions felt familiar in an unexplainable way. It wasn't just about learning history; it was about belonging.Ancestry travel, she explains, isn't always easy — but it often leads to the deepest growth.  Facing Fear & Traveling Off the GridMongolia and China often feel intimidating to travelers — and Ting Ting doesn't sugarcoat that reality. Extreme weather, challenging terrain, and cultural differences are part of the deal.But safety, she emphasizes, comes from understanding local customs, traveling with intention, and staying curious instead of fearful.Some moments tested her limits. Some moments made her question why she signed up. And those moments? They're often the ones that change you the most.  Adventure Destinations Around the WorldWhile Mongolia stands out as one of her most demanding trips, Ting Ting has led adventures across the globe — from Egypt to Bali to Mexico.Each destination offers something different:Egypt surprises travelers with warmth, history, and human connection.Bali and Puerto Escondido, Mexico require intentional planning to stay authentic.Group travel amplifies experiences in ways solo trips can't.The key? Going deeper than the highlights and staying open to the unexpected.  Travel Tips You'll Actually Want to RememberBefore booking your next adventure or retreat-style trip, Ting Ting offers some real-world advice:Expect discomfort — growth lives therePrepare for cultural differencesUnderstand health requirements (yes, vaccines matter)Pack intentionally (you don't need as much as you think)Learn from past travel mistakes — everyone has them“Personal growth often comes from challenging experiences.”  Who Are Adventure Retreats Really For?Adventure retreats aren't just for hardcore explorers — but they're also not for everyone.They're perfect for travelers craving connection, personal growth, and meaningful experiences. If you need total control, predictability, or luxury at every turn, easing into adventure travel might be the move.The reward? Perspective, confidence, and memories that stick with you long after you return home.  Final TakeawayThis episode is a reminder that travel isn't just about where you go — it's about who you become along the way.Whether you're drawn to ancestry travel, off-the-grid destinations, or adventure with purpose, Ting Ting Guan's story proves that the most meaningful journeys often challenge us — and change us. 

This week's episode we are joined by Ting Ting,  he founder of the GuanJing Method.  Ting Ting has beautifully woven together the grace of dance, the energy flow of Qi Gong, and the strength of functional movement, creating a practice she describes as meditative movement that “flows like dance, heals like Qi Gong, and strengthens like Pilates” (GuanJing Method).  We explore her journey and gain a deeper understanding of how energy moves through the body, and how conscious movement and breath can support balance and well-being.In this episode, we explore:Ting Ting's journey into the discovery of the Guan Jing MethodWhy relaxation is essential for energy to moveHow intention behind movement changes everythingBreath as the physical expression of the soulAn introduction to the Dantians and their role in energy cultivationNervous system healing through conscious breath and movementOpening and strengthening intuition through embodied practicesInsights for navigating a dark night of the soulWhy the hands are extensions of the heart—and what that means for energy workFind out more about Ting Ting:https://www.guanjingmethod.com/https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/For more information about us & our offerings:Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/Join our REIKI CIRCLE Sunday Feb 8, 2026https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=83736771

Juliana Garcia started climbing the mountains of Ecuador at fifteen years old. Since then, she has climbed and guided many mountains and big walls throughout the Andes, Peru,Bolivia, Colombia, as well as in Pakistan, Alaska, United States and the Alps. She became the first female Latin American certified IFMGA mountain guide and served as the President of the Ecuadorian Association of guides for 6 years. She is currently one of the instructors of the Ecuadorian guiding school ESGUIM. Juliana is also a Patagonia Brand Ambassador and an AIARE Avalanche Education Instructor and POW ambassador. She served as “board member” at the IFMGA for six years and became the first female and non-European to occupy that position. Recently she was recognized by the IFMGA as an “honorary member”. Juliana got her “ski guide” diploma this spring 2025 in U.S by the AMGA. She became the first female Latin American to obtain this status as a full IFMGA. She is passionate aboutlearning and sharing.Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast,welcome back! I am your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today's guest is a true trailblazer in the international guiding community: Juliana Garcia. Juliana is an Ecuadorian mountain guide whose career is a series of "firsts". She was the first woman to pass the rigorous aspirant exams in the Bolivian system and became the first female IFMGA-certified guide in all of Latin America. Juliana's influence extends far beyond the technical terrain of the Andes. She served two terms as the president of the Ecuadorian Mountain Guides Association, where she was instrumental in bringing their national school up to international standards. She also shattered glass ceilings at the highest level of the profession as the first woman ever to sit on the board of the IFMGA. At the time of this interview, Juliana was based in Washington state and was in the final stages of a multi-year journey to become a certified ski guide—a discipline she picked upas an adult to bring high-level snow science and safety back to her home community in Ecuador. (And to no one's surprise, she passed!) Now, let's dive into Juliana's inspiring life journey—her transition from volcanoes to the Cascades, the power of mentorship, and why she believes the most important tool a guide can have is the ability to listen.Links:Her Place in the Mountains – Patagonia StoriesJuliana's Instagram page – julianagarciaguideQuotes:I'm just a person that loves to be outside, loves to be in the mountains. yeah, that's it, I think.When I became part of the board… I became the first female to sit at that board ever. That blew my mind. I was like, ‘You kidding me?I knew that that discipline exist… and I was like, what? I'm going to learn how to ski as an adult. I'm going to learn a lot of our snow science and I'm going to do it.I love sharing how people put themselves outside of their limits, sometimes and they do it and they found joy doing it. I love to be part of that journey of other people.I think we are really good on listening. I think we are really good on perceiving what is going on in our surroundings when we are guiding… and I think we're really good on not being ashamed to turn around.I don't care anymore. I don't need to prove anything to anybody… I realized… I was pushing myself for no reason… no one is going to pushing me… I'm doing my own path.What we can do to help is just to choose to be uncomfortable for a moment in our daily life… We need to choose in our daily life things that we can do that support the energy overall.

Joanne Urioste is an American rock climber who was inducted into the elite group of Honorary Members of the American Alpine Club which includes 136 climbers worldwide “who have had a lasting and highly significant impact on the advancement of the climbing craft.” In the late 1970s and early 80s, she and her husband, Jorge, established many internationally-recognized long technical climbs in the Red Rocks of Southern Nevada. She was the first woman to publish the first guidebook—ever—to a major climbing area that was previously unknown. She also contributed to pioneering ultra-distance adventure running in the 1990s. She lives with Jorge in Las Vegas, NV, and continues to establish first ascents, even in her seventies.Episode Intro:Welcome back to the Female Guides Requested. Happy New Year! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today's guest is a legendary figure whose name is etched into the very sandstone of Red Rock Canyon. Joanne Urioste is a pioneering rock climber, author, and guide who re-imagined what was possible on the towering walls of the American Southwest.Starting her climbing journey in the early 1970s—a time when female climbers were often sidelined—Joanne sought out the high-risk, death-defying situations that most would avoid to prove her independence and mastery. Alongside her husband Jorge, she established hundreds of first ascents that are now world-renowned classics, including Epinephrine, Crimson Chrysalis, and Levitation 29.Joanne didn't just climb; she literally wrote the book on the region, publishing the original Red Rock guidebook in 1984. After a ten-year hiatus to raise her children—a period where she channeled her drive into becoming an elite ultra-runner—she returned to the rock with a renewed passion. Today, we sit down in her home to discuss her ‘renegade' early days, the evolution of climbing ethics, and why she believes that taking risks is the only way to truly stay alive.Links:Book: Collages of Rock & Desire: Re-imagining Climbing in Red Rock, Risk in the Andes & Running into Dreams (amazon)Quotes:On the spirit of climbing: “It doesn't matter if you are physically disabled or not perfect. If you have the spirit and love of climbing, there are different ways that you can climb.”On her ‘renegade' beginnings: “We were just absolute renegades, just you know, shooting from the hip. Boom, boom! Let's do this! Let's do that!”On the intensity of managing risk: “Calculation, risk assessment was the game… you had very strong consequences if you did not calculate correctly.”On the purpose of pushing limits: “This was not about enjoyment. This was about managing the risk in a way that was where you would survive. Pitting yourself against very strong elements and succeeding.”On the ‘Bolting Police': “As we started putting up better and better routes that were like amazing, then people started recognizing that… they started having tremendous hatred for us. As a matter of fact, that type of hatred actually pushed us to do more outrageous things.”On climbing as a spiritual act: “I wanted to really put yourself out there so that you would calculate as humbly as you could with nature and lay yourself down… almost as a form of worship to the natural forces.”On the unique wisdom of female climbers: “The groups of men will absolutely plug their ears and not listen to my advice… it's actually detrimental to the men because they would benefit from the wisdom that they're not listening to.”On why she continues to seek risk: “Having some risk in everything that I do… just keeps me alive. It expands my humanity. Looking at my weakest points and trying to work on them a little bit… it's just such a beautiful way to live.”

Episode Intro:Happy Wednesday andwelcome back to the Female Guides Requested podcast, this is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, I'm thrilled to host Lisa Van Sciver, a renownedmountain guide based in the Tetons with nearly two decades of experience.Lisa's journey is one of passion, balance, and profound impact. She'll share with us how she went from being a porter who thought guiding was "ridiculous" to one ofthe most respected figures in the industry, and how an early request for a female guide completely changed her career path.We'll talk about her unique strategy for achieving career sustainability in a feast-or-famine industry, the power of female guide collaboration (or as her mentor, AmyBarnes, calls it, the "sisters of the rope"), and why interactingwith people, learning their stories, and witnessing their inner breakthrough is the most rewarding part of the job.Lisa also shares with us her recent venture: an inspirational fundraising climb up Kilimanjaro.She'll walk us through her project, "Elevate Education," which is about creating an experience much "bigger than me"—using the mountains to provide educational opportunities for students in Kenya. Get ready for an insightful conversation on climbing, career longevity, and finding purpose beyond the summit. Let's welcome Lisa Van Sciver.Lisa's Links:https://www.instagram.com/lisavansciver/Kilimanjaro Climb — EducationFor All Children (EFAC)Quotes: "The big thing that pulled me into guiding instead ofthat was I really enjoy people. " "We always have a lot of different things going on, butyou deep dive into one topic at a time." "I think guiding can be a super long career, but youhave to be very dynamic with it." "Where I've found sustainability for myself is I'vealways had a second career." "As much as we're technical guides, were alsoentertainers. we are creating experiences for these people." "It's shifted my own desires as far as I still have alot of desires of objectives I want to climb and things I want to accomplish in my life, but I think it just gave me more pause on a greater awareness of what people deal with in the world and how I can continue to look for ways to be compassionate and supportive." "In some ways it's easier to get a job as a woman, butthen it's harder to get promoted. I think that's been from my own personal experience. everyone wants to add to their female roster, but then once you're there, you don't necessarily get the same treatment."

Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back and happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. In this podcast, we spotlight the stories of women guides and guides from other underrepresented groups and see how they navigate the complex terrain of mountains and life.Today we're thrilled to host a true veteran of the backcountry: Natalie Brechtel.With over two decades of professional experience, Natalie's journey is nothing short of breathtaking. She's gone from guiding in New Zealand to spending ten seasons working for the U.S. Antarctic Program as a Field Safety Coordinator and Mountaineer, all while contributing to the high-stakes world of Yosemite Search and Rescue.Natalie is the founder of Gut-Z Journey, a business dedicated to building deep-seated confidence in the outdoors through a unique, holistic lens that combines wilderness medicine, strength training, and functional nutrition. As you'll hear today, the name “Gut-Z Journey” perfectly embodies her philosophy—it's about trusting your intuition and optimizing your health to make critical, life-saving decisions.In this episode, Natalie shares her powerful insights on the importance of never outsourcing your decision-making in the field, why she prioritizes working with clients who are “invested in the process” of learning, and how she shows up every day as a strong female role model in male-dominated technical spaces.If you're looking to turn your physical and mental fortitude into unshakeable outdoor confidence, stay tuned. Let's dive in with Natalie Brechtel.Natalie's Links:Gut-Z JourneyWMA Instructor BioMy philosophy Gutzjourney IGDirtbag diaries podcastQuotes:I live in a really outdoor driven town and I actually can find it exhausting to be around so many people that are so driven in the same direction. And there's just something to be said about when you're in your own community sometimes behavior just changes.I really believe in going from the gut first and it's a double-edged thing for me. because I also went to school for holistic nutrition later in life and microbiome health and our gut sends a lot of signals with our intuition and a lot of messaging.when someone feels physically stronger they've reconnected with their body then they frankly tend to feel more confidentI was trying to think about what I could do back in the US that would still feel fulfilling… that gut part of my intuition was like, Natalie, you need other things.I didn't have examples of women doing the things I wanted to do… I can at least represent that these things are possible.You outsource that decision to authority and end up in a precarious situation, even though you knew it wasn't the right decision.I think that when one really wants to pursue challenges just for their own growth, then there is no end point to that.

Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Caroline George. I'd say every active and want-to-be female guide should listen to this episode multiple times. Caroline's voice was soft and comforting, but the words were incredibly impactful. The wisdom came from the essence she extracted from life events and decades of mountain climbing and guiding. The conversations provoked me to look into myself honestly and asked the ultimate question of “why.”Caroline, an IFMGA mountain guide based near Verbier in the Swiss Alps, has faced many curveballs, but the mountains have always been her refuge—a place to find balance, reconnect with herself, and rekindle her inner light.Most recently, she faced an unimaginable loss: her life and love partner, Adam George, perished in a helicopter crash in the Swiss Alps. Now, as the sole parent to their child, she is learning how to navigate the mountains in this new reality—both as a guide and as someone deeply connected to the peaks that have shaped her life.Though the mountains remain unchanged, we experience them differently as life evolves. Caroline is discovering a new way of inhabiting this space, adapting to her shifting world while staying true to her passion. Guiding has become an anchor, offering both stability and a sense of normalcy as she forges ahead on this new path.Now, please enjoy this episode.Caroline's Links:Into the Mountains (website): www.intothemountains.comInstagram: carolinewaregeorgeQuotes:On this journey of grief and healing and rebuilding, I can see that the mountains is a place of grounding for me.It's like my life is constantly being forcing me to go deeper and deeper and to figure out the essence of my identity by stripping all the things that no longer belong.I think it's a really hard place for women…it's violent when you have to adapt so much to who you're not just to get a certification.I feel like I have met that mold that whole time to really work myself into the ground…And now in my latest situation of survival, after having lost my husband and being the sole parent to my child, I've had to revisit how is it possible for me to be a guide.As guides, we can do a way better job to protect our own lives with our clients by empowering them.A good metaphor for that is all the technical skills you learn are a little bit like the walls and the roof and the bedrooms in a house unless they're inhabited by people. They're just walls, there's no life to it.You can't say no all the time just But with critical thinking and your gut feeling and your intuition, your experience and your knowledge all combined, you have to have the ability to step out of this situation and say no.I really want it to be a lifelong career should my body enable me…through that job, you're forced to stay healthy, to have somewhat of a healthy lifestyle. And, it keeps you fit to be out there in the mountains. It keeps you smart and alert and not be a couch potato. So, on some form or another, I think I will always do that.I think in life it's about finding passion, finding a community that feeds your soul and from there everything is possible.

Ting Ting Guan is the founder of the Guan Jing Method, a unique movement practice she channeled during a period of deep introspection and transformation in Los Angeles. Drawing from a deep connection to nature and her Chinese-Mongolian heritage, Ting Ting's work integrates movement, breath, and energy work, focusing on helping people clear emotional blockages and transmute challenging energy. Having previously facilitated yoga teacher trainings globally, she now leads Guan Jing workshops, retreats in stunning locations like Egypt and Mexico, and a comprehensive teacher training program, all aimed at helping individuals find greater balance, intuition, and power by connecting with their inner "mountain pass" and moving through life's challenges with grace and expansion. You can find more information about Ting Ting Guan and the Guang Jing method at GuanJingMethod.com on INSTAGRAM and get her free resources. ✨MEET YOUR HOST ✨ Hey, I'm Alena, a Somatic Therapist, Educator, and Hapkido Black Belt. My mission is to support women — especially those in service or helping professions — finally shift from recurring cycles of hustle and overwhelm to a space of clarity, presence, and peace. On this podcast, we have honest conversations about true healing and inner freedom. We specifically dig into navigating that challenging space I call "grey area mental health"—when you're not fully well, but maybe not "sick enough" for conventional support.. My work, including my signature program, The LionLife Method, is all about accessing body-based (somatic) tools to help you recalibrate your nervous system and reclaim your energy. Come hang out with me on Instagram at @alenaturley for more daily insights on somatic healing and living in alignment. ✨ Your Free Resources: Halt the Hustle Cycle! Before you leave, I want to give you something to help you start reclaiming your energy today. If you're tired of feeling fatigued, rushed, and frustrated, I created an anti-depletion protocol just for you: ⚡️ Get instant, free access to my somatic guide: "3 Ways to Break the Hustle Habit." at www.alenaturley.com/3-ways This guide provides three powerful ways to heal from depletion right now, allowing you to step into greater ease and possibility. Inside, you'll learn how to cultivate deeper: Self-Love Connection Purpose Plus, when you sign up, I'll send you my top transformative tools and resources each week to keep you moving toward clarity and presence.

Amber's Links:Amber wants to share her writing with you! To sign up for her newsletter or to contact her, follow this link! https://linktr.ee/ambersaffirmationsA personal essay from 2018 all girls Mount Baker climb: https://mountainmadness.com/blog/among-women-in-the-mountains-a-female-guideâ-s-learning-from-an-all-girls-climbEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Amber Smith.Amber is a femme-queer AMGA Certified Rock Guide with over a decade of experience. Most summers you'll find her at the Yosemite Mountaineering School, climbing grandiose granite walls with her guests. She is passionate about playful, trauma-aware, and embodiment-focused instruction, and she views climbing as an opportunity for powerful personal transformation. If you go climbing with her, she will encourage you to craft a positive affirmation to hone your power.Before landing in Yosemite, she guided throughout the western United States. She has led glacier mountaineering and alpine rock objectives in Washington's North Cascades, ski descents in Wyoming's Grand Tetons, sandstone crack climbs in Utah's deserts, and girls' climate science research expeditions on Alaska's glaciers. In 2016, Amber earned a degree in Geography and wrote her undergraduate thesis on what she called “Feminist Outdoor Leadership: A Guide to Facilitation Strategies for Inclusion and Participant Empowerment in Outdoor Adventure.”I enjoyed my conversations with Amber. Her thoughtfulness was evident when listening to her reflections on her life journeys. She is also inquisitive and not shy about experimenting with new ideas. She is keen on exploring her inner voices to facilitate her own growth and be tuned to others' needs. Now please enjoy this episode with Amber.What We Talked AboutAmber's current, past, and future plansAmber's Affirmation on guiding – be safe, have fun, try your bestDoubts and questions about guiding as a professionEngrossed in the outdoor leadership program in collegeFeminist outdoor leadershipFrom Oregon to Washington, stepping into commercial guiding and keep her foot in outdoor educationTransitioning to Yosemite and guiding full timeLoved the Yosemite climbing communityYosemite climbing and work culturesHosted a webinar about working in YosemiteThinking entrepreneurial  – mental health and mindset fieldsLearn to Lead with mindfulness clinicsExperiments / Curiosities on grief and climbing and guidingAffirmation in life – exercise your weakness, leverage your strengths, don't worry about the looksQuote:Keep my priorities clear. And its number one, keep yourself and your guests safe. If that's all I do at the end of the day, nobody had a great time, but at least we were safe, then that was a successful day.I'd say that's the whole journey of this industry for me is building the confidence in my voice, trusting myself and figuring out how to be myself in these spaces while also still sort of meeting some of the expectations of what your employers and your clients may want from you.I'm definitely not [the best climbers in the world]. But what I am good at is supporting people in their climbing goals. And that's what the job is actually about..I think that's really rad that I'm an ebike commuter to my rock guiding job.I think we get a lot of burnout when we're not being intellectually stimulated.I'm basically not like ingraining negative association with the experience. I'm keeping my association with the process positive. and by having these positive associations, then I want to keep doing itOne of the most important attributes of a guide is that you need to be intuitive with your guests. It's very customer service type job. And we need to be intuitively listening to what they need all day.... MoreEP 52 – Amber Smith – AffirMATIONs – Female Guides Requested Podcast

Send us your desired health topic or guest suggestionsTing Ting Guan's journey through childhood trauma and self-discovery led her to develop a revolutionary approach to healing. The Guan Jing Method combines spiraling, feminine movements with breath and visualization to transform stuck emotional energy where it actually lives—in the body.At the heart of Ting Ting's work lies a profound understanding that talk therapy alone often fails to reach the deepest layers of our wounds. As she eloquently explains, "Emotions are energy in motion. And what does our body do? It moves." This simple yet profound insight opens the door to healing that bypasses the analytical mind, directly addressing trauma stored in the pelvis, heart, shoulders, and jaw.The birth of the Guan Jing Method itself is a testament to its power. During one of her darkest moments—Ting Ting spontaneously began swirling movements that released the immense pressure she felt. When practicing these movements in public, strangers consistently approached her, drawn to the visible energy transformation. What started as personal healing ultimately went viral, launching a movement that has helped countless people recover from conditions conventional medicine deemed permanent.What makes this approach particularly valuable is its accessibility. You don't need special equipment or hours of practice. Specific, yet simple movements performed consistently create new neural pathways, gradually replacing self-sabotage with self-trust. The body begins remembering its innate capacity for wholeness.Ready to experience how embodied movement can transform your relationship with trauma, stress, or emotional disconnection? Visit guanjingmethod.com to explore classes and trainings that will guide you back to your highest alignment through the wisdom of your body's innate intelligence.You can find Ting Ting Guan at:Website:https://www.guanjingmethod.comFree class: https://www.guanjingmethod.com/free-classInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en Please Follow and Review this podcast if you would like to support the growth of this show. Thank You! :)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with two people you know that might benefit from the information. The more knowledge that people have in their hands, the healthier we can all become. If you would like to see a particular health issue discussed, or know someone who would be a great guest, contact the Open-Minded Healing podcast at openmindedhealing365@gmail.com. Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

Show Notes:Lindsay's Links:www.fixguiding.comhttps://alpinist.com/newswire/womens-expedition-explores-new-routes-in-indias-zanskar-range/https://amga.com/meet-amga-lindsay-fixmer/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Lindsay Fixmer from Bozeman, Montana.Lindsay Fixmer is an experienced alpine, ice, and rock climbing guide who has been guiding since 2006. She is on the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Instructor Team, develops and teaches outdoor programming at Montana State University, and also instructs at indoor facilities. Lindsay spends her winters ice guiding in Montana and Wyoming, spring and fall at various rock venues in the western U.S., and splits her summers between Bozeman and the eastern Sierra. As an AMGA Certified Alpine and Rock Guide, Lindsay brings her passion for climbing to her work, inspiring her clients to excel, build confidence, hone skills, and meet their goals.We dive deep into the interconnectedness among all different forms of climbing and how learning one can inspire the learning of others, and vice versa. I explored in depth Lindsay's mission statement, how she emphasizes educating and inspiring people through patience and partnership. We talked about the balance of work and play, mentorship, and more. I learned so much from Lindsay, and listening to her describe ice climbing made me want to pick up ice tools again.Things We Talked about:Climbing career started earlyIndoor versus outdoor climbingPotential side gigLindsay's mission statementA life-changing experience – 12 year old backpacked through CanyonlandsAll women's trip to India and first ascents in Northern HimalayasGuiding and doing first ascents with Chicks Climbing and Skiing“Ice is my life” – Lindsay's ice climbing journeyThe interconnectedness of rock climbing and ice climbing and all climbingWork/play balanceMentorship and Tom Hargus's inspiring quote “the day I stop learning is the day I stop guiding.”Performance anxiety?Quotes:If you enjoy watching people succeed and become more knowledgeable and more skilled, then it [guiding] is very rewarding work.I've been teaching ice climbing for a long time, but you're always learning something new and the way that people respond to the words that you're using and also the descriptors and the movement, you continually learn how people differently see things and respond.…even rock to ice. We say that they're very different, but I don't think that's true because you're either in or out of balance in life. So Our ergonomics don't change. It's just the medium.It is very much a partnership. you have to feel confident that your guide is with you and they can relate to you and understand and help you.Patience is a massive component of helping people succeed and opening that door to being more vulnerable and being okay with that.…when you really realize how small you are and how large the Earth and the universe is. And it was pretty amazing.Oftentimes you had to make adjustments based on the conditions and how to get off of something that you had climbed. It wasn't always just V-thread really straightforward. There were some more interesting ways of getting off of things.Ice is always changing. It's never the same. The routes always change, which is pretty cool.If you've shut yourself off to learning or just don't want to do it anymore more. You're on to something else in your life.

［本集內容與 Win Win打包勝利 合作播出］ 這次 寵博健康動物醫院 與 Win Win打包勝利 共同規劃「寵博獸醫小助理」職人課程。 三天的時間裡，孩子將學習到「處理患者文件、照顧院內動物、特寵疾病照護、學習接待患者、醫助工作實習、院內病例討論、環境維護清潔」。 與傳統單向接收知識相比，本課程更重視實務操作，讓孩子在每日工作中，感受獸醫師的專業性與社會責任。 ℹ️了解更多獸醫小助理職人班 ▸▸▸https://member.biomedviews.com/lesson/detail/163 － 這次暑假，寵博健康動物醫院與 Win Win打包勝利一起合辦了「獸醫小助理職人班

Show Notes:Angel's Links:Rock IguanaCoast to Bluff Recreation Access and ConservationAngel Robeldo's InstagramEpisode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting. In this episode, I have guest Angel Robeldo from Rock Iguana, a guide service located in the Cayman Islands. Towards the end of last year, one of my SPI students told me he needed certification to work in the Caribbean, which piqued my interest. As soon as I knew the owner of the guide service was a woman, you can probably guess what happened next!Angel was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She left Brazil in 2005 to discover the world and ended up discovering herself. She has climbed around the world and done a lot of high-altitude mountaineering, including in the Himalayas, Andes, and Denali. Angel has traveled through more than 80 countries but found Cayman Brac to be the perfect place to live and enjoy her lifestyle. Since 2013, she has promoted and helped develop rock climbing in the Cayman Islands. She also helped build a non-profit boulder gym in Grand Cayman where a climbing community started to grow. Angel is an AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor.One might say Angel is truly living the dream, but I'd say that is the guaranteed result because she has always followed her mind and heart. Now please enjoy the episode of Angel Robeldo.What We Talked About:From ocean to mountains and back to both ocean and mountainsAn injury changed Angel's life trajectoryFulfilled her dream of living in the CaribbeanPersonal and Professional climbing journey in Cayman BracGrowing up in BrazilFear of height | Fear of ExposureWhere are the clients from?Climbing courses and adventure travelClimb Iguana & Coast to Bluff Recreational Access and ConservationWork & life balanceBeing away helps strengthen the love of her residence Cayman IslandsHoliday guidingQuotes:I was terrified of heights. And that was one of the biggest thing why I stick to climb because I want to investigate that fear and I want to go over that fear.I love to guide people afraid of heights. That's my favorite because I know exactly where you are.Have the fear and go for it. And then suddenly there is no more fear.I keep doing what I love and what drives me and what makes me feel very alive.When you owe a guiding company when it's just you working it's way easier because you just have to manage you when it started to get big and they have all the employees it's just like sometimes it's way more work and no more moneyMost of the time what stop all of us doesn't matter if you are on a female body, on a masculine body, all stop us is on our heads

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Show Notes:Amy's Links:Fifth Class ClimbingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! I'm your host, Ting Ting. I'm currently working and playing in the Pacific Northwest, escaping the heat of Las Vegas. Early this year, I finally caught up with Amy Shore from Fifth Class Climbing, based in Bishop, California! And I'm excited to share our conversations with you.Amy grew up in North Dakota and spent her young adult years traveling the world while pursuing her college degree in International Studies. After finding climbing at the age of 21, it became her life's passion and has been a main focus of her life for almost two decades.Bouldering, sport & trad climbing, establishing big wall first ascents in the Sierra and Patagonia, guiding 14,000 ft peaks… Amy loves the vast array of disciplines that climbing allows one to pursue. Establishing Fifth Class Climbing School in 2016 allowed her the freedom to guide what really inspired her, which was not big mountain objectives, but rather women's events and courses that focus on teaching women to be independent climbers.In 2021, Amy became the lead safety manager for a National Geographic TV show, combining guiding with rigging and logistics, and traveling the world to do it.Most recently, Amy became a mom and now has a 20-month-old son. She still runs and guides for Fifth Class and is currently most interested in a new pursuit: projecting sport climbs. The day after our interview, Amy sent her first 5.13.Things We Talked about:From Whitney Base Camp to Fifth Class ClimbingWanted to work with different clientele to focus more on instructionsInstructed before she became a climberUpbringing – explored outdoors and tried different sportsTravel and then Travel & ClimbFrom pebble wrestling to big wallsMom & projecting single pitch sport climbsTraining entered her lifeGuiding is an empowering professionStarted her own business in 2016 – Fifth Class Climbing and SchoolRigging for TV showsChanges and transitions after having a kidWhy Amy loves logistical challenges  Quotes:There's a small amount that is a part of me that likes to suffer and push myself and see what I can do.When you're in that kind of mindset of doing big wall first ascents and alpine climbing and then guiding, you're in a very much no fall territory.I get to be the places I love being. I get to teach and I get to give people an amazing experience that is maybe once in a lifetime for them. maybe get them hooked so that they're doing this all the time. and it was empoweringIt's nice to be able to facilitate programs that people are excited about offering and helping them make that happen through the permitting and stuff.As adults, we kind of take ourselves seriously and as a kid, you just do what you want to do. That risk tolerance thing changing [has] been a really interesting part of it for me. And sometimes I think it's good guiding wise because I do have a lower risk tolerance than I used to. And I think that I see things and maybe this is from spotting my son too, but I think I see things preemptively better than I used to.That's why I really like doing the rigging work and the TV work as well is that I think I logistics is kind of my jamI love hearing that kind of feedback after guiding. And it's a special industry we're in. we get to help people realize their dreams.

Show Notes:Alexis's Links:@alexiskrauss – Alexis personal IG@riseoutsidecollective – Rise Outside IG@kinshipclimbingcollective – Kinship Climbing Collective IGRise Outside WebsiteThe Transformative Power of Nature Connection | Alexis Krauss | TEDxBostonEpisode Intro:Happy Wednesday! This is Ting Ting, and I'm currently in my home country, Taiwan, welcoming you to a new episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I'm excited to announce that today's guest is Alexis Krauss. Alexis wears many hats.Alexis is a long-time lover of the outdoors and teaching, with a background in elementary education and human rights. She has been guiding outdoor adventures since 2016 and especially loves sharing the transformative power of nature with youth.An avid climber, she is an AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, a Single Pitch Instructor, and a NYS-licensed climbing and hiking guide.She is an outdoor educator with Wild Earth, a New York non-profit that provides transformative outdoor experiences for youth in the Hudson Valley.Alexis is also a co-founder of Kinship Climbing Collective, a climbing and leadership program for New York City girls and gender-expansive youth, and Rise Outside, a New York-based 501(c)(3)dedicated to creating access to outdoor adventures for underrepresented communities through inclusive and qualified mentorship.Additionally, Alexis is a working musician and one-half of the band Sleigh Bells.Chatting with her was so easy and fun. Her dedication and passion for uplifting youth and sharing the love of climbing were obvious. Without further ado, let's enjoy the episode with Alexis Krauss.Things We Talked about:Many hats – Sleigh Bells, Outdoor Education, Climbing etc. Things in different fields that connectHow Alexis discovered outside climbing and why was that experience intense and life-changingClimbing and dancingWant to share this special thing and love to her communityAlexis's mentor at the GunksAlexis's always has a passion for working with young peopleYoung Women Who Crush -> Kinship Climbing Collective -> Rise OutsideThe mentor and mentee relationshipsTime managementAlexis's personal experience taking an affinity AMGA Rock Guide Course (All women)Self and the communityMotherhoodPhoto credit: Trevor Riley

Show Notes:Emma's Links:Emma's website:  https://www.emmarwalker.com/Emma's book:   https://www.falconguides.com/9781493052783/dead-reckoning/AIARE website:  https://avtraining.org/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back and happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting. Right now, I'm in my home country, Taiwan, teaching some rock climbing courses. Our guest today is Emma Walker. Emma spends a lot of time outdoors and currently serves as the Education Director for the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE).Emma is a career outdoor educator with a background in curriculum design and a particular interest in accident analysis. A jill-of-all-trades, she has worked as a raft guide, avalanche educator, and in numerous other outdoor jobs, and has also made ends meet as a waitress, horse groom, and kindergarten teacher. She lives in Spring Green, Wisconsin, with her husband, son, and two badly behaved dogs.Talking with Emma was so soothing; she answered all my questions with thoughtfulness and compassion. I gained so much knowledge from our conversations and couldn't wait to incorporate all that wisdom into my daily guiding because, as she said, ‘good guiding is education.' Now please enjoy this episode with Emma Walker.Things We Talked about:The love of the outdoors stems from childhoodTeaching runs in the family. Emma chose to be an educator but wanted to make sure she could spend much time outdoorsThe impact of the first NOLS courseFrom Colorado to AlaskaPlace-based educationMacro landscape VS. micro landscapeWhat is Emma's interpretation of experiential learningEmma's short river guiding careerToughness doesn't equate high risk toleranceWhat do we want to be remembered?What exactly does a curriculum specialist do?What does that mean by “student-centered”?How do we evaluate the effectiveness of a course?Adjust the avalanche education based on travel modesWhy diversity is important in avalanche industry and other spaces?Emma's book – DEAD RECKONING: LEARNING FROM ACCIDENTS IN THE OUTDOORS

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Ting Ting, Head of Marketing at Orum, a Series B startup transforming sales tech through real-time, phone-based pipeline generation.What you'll learn in this episode:Why authenticity now outweighs polish in B2B marketingHow consumer trends are reshaping professional content strategiesTactical ways to blend thought leadership with brand messagingThe art of empowering employees to create content without going off-brandHow “low-production” video is redefining trust in B2B spacesPractical insights on internal enablement and user-generated advocacyWhat it means to “dogfood” your product and turn it into internal gold

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Show Notes:Angela's Links:https://alpinist007.com/ (personal website)Angela Hawse takes helm of American Mountain Guides Association board as group leans on women to foster change in guiding cultureEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Angela Hawse.Angela was the 6th woman in the U.S. to become an IFMGA mountain guide with a successful career spanning over three decades. She's trained and examined aspiring guides for the AMGA for the past 19 years and served as the AMGA president for five. Angela's led over 30 high altitude mountaineering expeditions to the world's Greater Ranges and guided remote trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. She skied from Sweden to Norway across Lapland, reached the South Summit of Mt. Everest (500' higher than K2) and has led numerous technical all-women's ascents.She's currently on the board of the IFMGA and the 1st woman and non-European to join the Technical Commission. Angela has a Master's Degree in International Mountain Conservation, is on the POW Alliance Team and a Black Diamond athlete. In 2011 she was awarded AMGA Guide of the Year and in 2022 received the AMGA Lifetime Achievement in Guiding Award.I love that she considers herself successful in mountain guiding because she still loves the profession and is still in it for the same reason that she got into it initially. She established a lifelong love of playing in the mountains since she was a kid. Her curiosity let her explore all facets of life related to guiding, and she hardly found boredom. We talked about dealing with burnout, giving back to the communities, her AMGA work, changes in the environment and the industry in the past 30+ years, and making a guide career sustainable. I'm super inspired by all the wisdom Angela brought in. Now please enjoy this episode with Angela Hawse.Things We Talked about:Has been guiding for 3.5 decades and still going strongAngele's special sauce to keep her in the industry for this longStay curiousDiversifyMental bandwidthChildhoodPrescott college and first role modelWas a dedicated climber for many many years before thinking about guidingVarious jobs from Outward Bound, an adjunct position in Prescott, working for different guide services so on and so forthExpeditions and giving backAll women's expeditionsWhat was is like being one of few female guides back then?Ways to develop confidenceAMGA president – what happened during those yearsAMGA's DEI workAngela deeply cares about climate changeTrends and changes Angela saw in the past 3.5 decades in the mountains and in the industryBeing a guide in the US full timeWhat does Angela's work consist of now?Alpinist 007

Ting Ting is an adventurer who discovered climbing at 32 with no athletic background and went all in, driven by the fear of running out of time. After seven years of vanlifing and traveling frugally to pursue climbing, she's tackled alpine first ascents in Asia and Patagonia, big walls, desert towers, and even a 20-day Winds traverse bagging 33 peaks along the Continental Divide. Now, at 49, she may be stepping back from expeditions, but performance climbing goals are still alive, driven by the belief that her best day is yet to come. Join us as we explore the mindset of someone who's redefined what's possible and continues to push her limits.Host: Jacalyn Gross @jacalyngrossGuest: Ting Ting @szutingyiProducer: Jeremy Canaria @jeremycanaryEditor: Jacalyn GrossOriginal Music by: Pete AlbaPhoto: David Anderson @thewildsights

Artist Ting Ting Cheng uses a traumatic experience to educate in her recent show "They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine." Held at Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab in Taipei, Cheng explores digital gender-based violence which the United Nations Population Fund says is most likely to impact women and girls, minorities and the marginalized. Hosted by ICRT's Tim Berge and Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Show Notes:Holly's Links:Holly's profile on The Mountain Guideshttps://www.instagram.com/hollyismackin/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Holly Mackin.  When Holly was little, no one would have ever assumed she'd find her pursuits in the outdoors. Mostly scared of bugs and raised within the traditions of Catholic culture, it seemed highly unlikely she'd commit to a life living in and out of a van or tent. Something changed in high school when she needed an escape from the drama of her peers. She started running outdoors and practicing yoga religiously. She found herself going on mission trips abroad, which gave her more purpose.When she decided to go to college at the University of Colorado Boulder, she was exposed to backcountry skiing and climbing. Already a runner, she scheduled her classes around soloing the Flatirons so she could take her practice to more interesting places. Throughout college, she spent summers in Grand Teton National Park, where she later planted roots as a mountain guide.Her passion for rock climbing takes her to the Southwest every spring and fall, frequenting areas like Indian Creek, Red Rock Canyon, and Joshua Tree. In the winter, Holly is usually found in the Tetons, hunting for untouched powder and teaching snow science. She coordinates all women's backcountry skiing and climbing programs for The Mountain Guides under the Women's Network. This program also works to support newer women guides on their journey to becoming mountain guides.Holly followed her heart to become a guide, cherishes the connections she builds with her clients and fellow guides, and has big dreams to make an impact. Now, please enjoy this episode with Holly Mackin.Things We Talked about:From Kentucky to Colorado, following the love of skiingEnvironmental Anthropology and skiing brought Holly to Jackson WyomingInception of guiding and it all started at a juiceryIn college, Holly maximized her time being on the ski slopes and rock cliffsGot an internship at The Mountain Guides doing all sorts of chores and volunteering to shadow trips to get outdoorsRight now at Teton Valley guiding skiing and teaching avalanche coursesFeeling closer to her environmental goals guidingHolly's environmental takes and views and how she uses conversations to remind people that we are part of natureHolly loves being outside and human connectionsWomen's Programs with The Mountain Guides – guides development and clients long term progressionOutlook on guidingBeyond guiding, Holly wants to be an entrepreneur

Show Notes:Jessica's Links: Ski Diva (website) Jessica and Ski Diva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skidiva Going Greenland Film RAD MOMS: JACKSON HOLE Pro Skiers Take on Motherhood and SkiingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Jessica Baker.  Former World Tour Freeskiing champion, professional mountain guide, and mother, Jessica Baker, has a knack for seeking out remote adventures. From a young age Jessica developed a love for wild and mountainous landscapes while growing up on a small farm in North Idaho. From the Arctic to the southernmost Andes, Jessica has spanned the globe with her ski and alpine endeavors and broken the ceiling for women in the mountain guiding profession. Jessica lives in Jackson, WY with her husband, a fellow mountain guide, and her two young daughters.  I had so much fun chatting with Jessica. Her passion for mountains and guiding reinforced my belief in adventures and why guides love sharing these experiences. Her commitment to give back to the community and desire to break barriers for people to access the sport of skiing was inspiring. I also admired her energy. She sustains a busy guiding schedule, mentors students, plans big trips and film projects, and raises two kids. She really made me want to ski again. I can't wait for you to listen to Jessica's amazing life stories as well.Things We Talked about: Mountains have been part of Jessica's life since young Cut teeth guiding in 2004 and started full time guiding in 2007 Competition life – what is free skiing? It was judged by fluidity, speed, difficulty of line, and style How and what does free-skiing share with guiding? Came and settled down in Jackson, WY Was asked “Do you want to be a guide?” and audited at Exum Mountain Guides The meaning and the draw of guiding Became a mom in 2013 Jessican's time management strategy The inception of Ski Diva Does advanced skiing courses have a place in women's program? The financial barriers getting into skiing Don't want to let the sport of skiing die, so access is important Giving back to the community Going Greenland film project and climate change Future plans

John has eaten some chocolate just before recording and now he's all glum. So it's up to Elis and Dave to get him out of his funk. Their options: 1. Take his trousers off. 2. Give him a wedgie. 3. Let him tell his anecdote about going to a folk gig and sitting in front of an annoying couple. One wonders which they'll pick?After the chunk funk (chocolate funk) has subsided, there's more premium bond chat, and after Elis's poor showing around Valentine's Day last week, dating expert LalalaLetMeExplain stops by to impart some romantic wisdom.If you have any of the following: some tips for Elis's love life, a mad dad, or a story about winning loads of money, then we want to hear from you. Send all your guff to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp the show on 07974 293 022.

Show Notes:Brigitte's Links:Beyond Limits Education Website: https://beyondlimitsedu.comEpisode Intro:Happy Wednesday, my dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. In today's episode, I'm excited to catch up with my good friend Brigitte Denton. We met at a National Outdoor Leadership School Instructor Course back in 2008, and I can't believe it has been almost 17 years!Brigitte has lived in the Eastern Sierra (Mammoth Lakes, CA) since 2007, moving from Southern California, where she grew up with the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. She has a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching credential in Biological Sciences. Before moving to the Sierra, she spent 18 years as a Los Angeles County Fire Department Ocean Lifeguard and EMT, protecting the lives of beachgoers. She also spent seven years teaching middle school integrated science. In 2003, she became a Wilderness EMT and later left traditional K-12 teaching to pursue outdoor education.  Since 2007, Brigitte has guided and instructed courses in mountaineering, backpacking, and sea kayaking, exploring areas of Alaska, the continental U.S., and Europe. These days, Brigitte works for Mono County EMS as an Advanced EMT. She also runs her own business, Beyond Limits Education (BLE), teaching a variety of medical courses and providing education consulting and instructional design services.  Brigitte is an outstanding educator and passionate about helping people. She is tough and also has a very soft heart. In this episode, we dive deep into various topics related to education. She shares the twists and turns of her life, from school teacher to outdoor education and then to EMS. When I asked about how she dealt with burnout and depression, she opened up and shared her struggle and a slow recovery after a near-death accident. Fascinating stories! Now please enjoy this wonderful episode with Brigitte Denton.Things We Talked about:10 years of active guidingPandemic changed Brigitte's courseCity influenceConnection with waterAccidentally became a K-12 teacher after collegeFrom marine science to educationburnout at K-12multiple jobs to make ends meetthe guiding dayslonger expedition and group developmentwhat kind of guiding Brigitte loveswhat happened after pandemic?An ankle injury triggered deep thinkingThe EMS landwhat did Brigitte come out of depression and what did she learn from the near-death accident?Self-care

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Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday, and Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, we have Izzy Lazarus as our guest. I've known Izzy for a while, but it wasn't until last fall that I finally got to meet her in person when she came to Red Rock for her AMGA Rock Guide Exam. I knew I had to have her on the show. Izzy grew up in NYC, playing hockey, skateboarding, and finding a connection with the ocean. Her mountain pursuits began with a pre-orientation backpacking trip in the thick Vermont woods, and she's been hooked ever since. Courses in rock and ice climbing and outdoor leadership led her to work at the Colorado Outward Bound School after college. Izzy spent several years working multi-week climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, and backcountry skiing courses, both domestically and abroad. In 2017, she moved to the Tetons to work as an alpine and backcountry ski guide. Between Teton seasons, she traveled and worked in the Southwest desert region and various peaks in the Northwest and Cascades. Several years later, life took her back to Vermont to work for the UVM Outdoor Programs Dept and guide on the side. Izzy has a passion for adventure that is only surpassed by her love of education, teaching, building connections with people from around the world, and cooking! Izzy is a Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Splitboard Guide, and Apprentice Alpine Guide. We talked about Izzy's different transitions in life, from a big city to the great outdoors, from seasonal guiding to a full-time job. We discussed what ignited these transitions, how she managed the changes, and what she learned from her experiences. Izzy always seems to have a positive outlook on life and genuinely cares about the people around her, wanting to learn from them. Izzy's energy and positive attitude towards life are truly radiant. I had so much fun chatting with her, and I bet you'll enjoy our conversation too. Izzy's Links: Izzy's profile on AMGA website Setting the Track Things We Talked about: From a big city to the mountains The power of metaphors What guiding is about for Izzy Izzy's first mountain experience From 13 years of hockey to finding identity in the outdoors The UVM outdoor programs West versus East for example Tetons versus Vermont Outward Bound years Nudged and mentored by other amazing female guides in the Teton Valley Female representation in the guiding / climbing community Seasonal guiding versus a full time job Sustainability Information gathering Izzy loves planning but also loves spontaneity Burn outs? Next phase? Best guide tool

Show Notes: Laurie's Links: @laurie_wattclimbs https://linktr.ee/Laurie_Watt https://www.mooneymountainguides.com/ Episode Intro: Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. On the first episode of the new year, 2025, we have Laurie Watt as our guest. Laurie has just been awarded the “Best Guide of the Year” by the AMGA. Laurie fell in love with hiking and skiing in the mountains as a kid, but it wasn't until she had sent her kids off to college that she was able to fully embrace mountain life. While raising her family, she also cultivated a 32-year career in physical therapy. In 2006, she moved to Switzerland with her family for her husband's job. Living in the Alps quickly reminded Laurie of her love for adventuring in the mountains. After returning to the States in 2011, she expanded her skill set to rock and ice climbing. Once the kids were off to college, Laurie decided to make a major career change and committed to becoming a guide. Through training, mentorship, and many days out, she is progressing through the American Mountain Guides Association's rock, ice, and alpine disciplines. Laurie works full-time as a guide for Mooney Mountain Guides in New Hampshire, guiding rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. In the summers, she travels to the Pacific Northwest and guides on the glaciers of Mt. Baker. She offers women-centered programming in rock, ice, and mountaineering. In addition, Laurie also works as a climbing coach for the Holderness School Climbing Team. In this episode, we dive deep into how Laurie cultivated a great mentorship from the side of a mentee, how she challenged the common narrative on aging and used the life skills she accumulated from being a PT and a mom to enrich guiding, and how she sustained the physically demanding guiding career. Things We Talked about: Came in guiding late around age 50 had been living a “normal” life – college, job, family until the “pivotal” moment to regain the love of the mountains back to the States went straight towards Mt Washington in winter why does Laurie enjoy hardship? when was the seed of becoming a guide planted? what were the biggest doubts back then on career change? what did she need as a mentee? self awareness versus self perception deep discussion on mentorship might be late on the guiding profession but all the experiences accumulated beforehand were still valuable skills Laurie didn't think useful but turned out to be very useful in guiding? how to stay employed as a guide in Northeast taking care of a guide's body making guiding sustainable was guiding the way she thought? what kind of guiding does Laurie do? how did the family react to her career change? the narrative of aging best guide tool: listening

Show Notes:Joann's Links:Ladies Weekend Out (website)Golden State Guiding (website)Sierra Mountain Center (website)The Mountain Guides Red Rock branchJoann's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast,Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Joann Garbarini, who also goes by Jo. We worked together on a Ladies Weekend Out event back in March 2024, but it wasn't until months later that I finally got a chance to sit down with her and learn about her stories.Jo grew up on the East Coast and began climbing in The Shawangunk Mountains as a teenager. She has been hiking and rock climbing for over 20 years all around the United States, Canada, and Europe. Jo spends her time bouncing back and forth between The Eastern Sierra and Red Rock. She loves living and guiding in these places because of the access to climbing. During the warmer months, she loves climbing long alpine routes in the backcountry. As the weather gets colder and snow appears, you can find her climbing in the Owens River Gorge in Bishop or on sandstone in Red Rock.Joann is a certified Wilderness First Responder, holds an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 certificate, and has been trained by the AMGA as an Apprentice Rock Guide. Jo loves guiding clients and sharing her passion for the outdoors with them.Jo started her career path as a high school teacher and is now transitioning to holding just two jobs—a realtor and a guide. She has found a great balance between these two professions, which leaves her enough energy and time to stay healthy and enjoy her own climbing.Things We Talked about:Jo's playgrounds nowadaysBorn and Raised in the East Coast. Got into climbing in high school and was mentored by a good friend's stepdadMoved to CA looking for better weather to play in the mountainsStopped climbing for a while due to unfriendly atmosphere at the first gym she went toPicked up climbing again due to a supportive Meetup groupFrom weekend warriors to living in BishopTeacher, realtor, guide – wearing many hatsenjoy working with motivated peoplewas afraid that guiding full time might lead to burnouthow to balance between two jobs, injury prevention, personal climbing and logevitynext step to advance her careergreat experience in her AMGA Rock Guide Coursechallenges and rewards in guidingguiding is like running a business

https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-39-genevive-walker-stay-true/Show Notes:Genevive's Links:WebsiteInstrgramRace to Survive AlaskaFinding Balance Off the ScaleEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Genevive Walker. I first learned her name a few years ago when she stirred up a heated discussion on route names. This discussion quickly led to real actions within the climbing community to change inappropriate route names. I was thrilled that, through a mutual friend, I could invite her to talk about her life stories on the show.Genevive Walker is a professional rock climber, rock climbing guide, and active lifestyle model with a passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoor industry. She began climbing in the Shawangunk Mountains in 2012, sparking her love for steep routes, roofs, and anything that requires kneebar trickery. After seven years in the sport, she started her career as a Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Being part of the first all-female SPI cohort in 2018 opened her eyes to the disparities and inequalities within the climbing industry and ignited her mission to build community and offer representation for BIPOC climbers. Genevive is an athlete for Mountain Hardwear, DMM, Sterling Rope, and Gnarly Nutrition. She was also an athlete on Race to Survive: Alaska along with climber Favia Dubyk.I had so much fun chatting with Genevive. In this episode, you can hear laughter from beginning to end. We talked about how Genevive found climbing and guiding, how her family views her current lifestyle, what kind of guiding excites her the most, and how she manages social media. We also touched on more serious topics such as fear and her battle with disordered eating. Now, please enjoy this delightful conversation with Genevive Walker.Things We Talked about:Before Genevive found climbingHow does Genevive's family views her current lifestyle?Climbing let Genevive find another way to enjoy lifeGenevive started as a trad climber because that was the only thing availableWhen did Genevive have the thought to become a guide?Took the first all Women's SPI course sponsored by the AMGA, Brown Girls Climb, and Flash FoxyKeep expectation low and keep surprise herselfThe guiding lifeLove to work with women and climbers of color and that's the reason she loves guidingGunks, current statusRoute name debate and a movement to change route namesIdentity as a climber, model, and guideExcitement led to more work opportunitiesEating disorderWanting to fit in?The social mediaMentorship with the ProTrackPartnership with Favia DubykFear Talk

Show Notes:Related Resources:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSPI handbook (2024)EP 20 – Everything SPI 01 – Professionalism and Risk ManagementEP 29 – Everything SPI 02 – Site Selection & Group ManagementEP 34 – Everything SPI 03 – Current SPI Eval System with Andrew Megas-RussellEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas, and welcome back to another episode of the Everything SPI series. Today, Spencer and I will be discussing the important topic of Teaching and Curriculum Design. Both Spencer and I are thrilled about this episode.We'll start by discussing the types of courses that can be taught utilizing single pitch terrain. Then, we'll dive into our guiding principles, RACK and FIRE. We'll use a case study to explore the “F” in FIRE, which stands for Formulate, in detail.Both Spencer and I are AMGA certified Rock Guides and SPI Providers. We co-taught an SPI course back in October 2023 and found that our teaching style was quite compatible and complimentary. Therefore, we decided to do this podcast series, Everything SPI, to create supplemental material related to the SPI programs.Spencer and I both have deep roots in climbing education. We have over 20 years of field instructing experience and are confident that we can provide valuable insights. We also recognize that the field of climbing instruction is dynamic and we can't possibly know everything. So, if you have any questions, feedback, please reach out to help us improve. Now please enjoy!Things We Talked about:What can we teach utilizing single pitch terrain?Guiding principles – RACK (Risk management, Ask questions, Collect information, Keep it simple)FIRE Overview (Formulate, Implement, Reflect, Enhance)Formulate:Who are the students? Define ratio, prerequisites. (Potential trouble here, students' level are quite different)Course goal, objectives, outcome. Set priority.Structure/visualize the day and write/prepare lesson plansProgression and regression (make sure we have the flexibility to scale up and scale down)Divide and conquer, break the whole course into different sessions and classes. Utilize overlaps, so people practice new skills based on the foundations of learned skills. Many times less is moreHands on practice and mini evaluations – Give students ample opportunities to get hands on. Ask questions to encourage reflection and self-evaluation. Also build in mini evaluation (this will help instructors to know where students are at and when to push to the next phase).Time management (check back with priority list) Pack/gather gearClient harnesses/helmets/shoesProgram ropes (how many??), etc.

Show Notes:Paloma's Links:Paloma Farkas (website)Paloma's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Our guest today is Paloma Farkas from Bishop California. Paloma is only 25 years old, but she already has 6 years of guiding under her belt. Right after she graduated from high school, her parents gifted her a NOLS backcountry rock course at the Wind River Range. Paloma then listened to the callings of mountains and followed her heart towards alpine rock climbing and started her guiding career.Paloma grew up in Seattle, Washington where she discovered her passion for the mountains through family backpacking and climbing trips in the Cascades. In 2017 she traveled to South America and fell in love with the granite towers of Patagonia. Since then she has split her time between Patagonia, Chile and the US. Paloma spends as much time as possible climbing and some of her favorite areas are Patagonia, the Peruvian Andes, the Cascades, Indian Creek, the Wind River Range, and the High Sierras. Her favorite type of climbing is big wall alpine climbing, but Paloma also enjoys single pitch trad and sport climbing, bouldering and ice climbing. When Paloma isn't pursuing her own climbing goals, she finds fulfillment in sharing her passion with others and teaching the skills necessary to be self-sufficient in the mountains. She is currently an AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Avalanche Pro 1, and Leave No Trace Trainer.I admire Paloma's attitude of going for it when she knows what she wants. She works hard and remains optimistic. We had so much laughter during our conversation and I know you'll laugh with us too when you listen to this episode. Things We Talked about:Cross Country Running was already thereFamily's influence – climbing wall at home, backpacking and climbing trips in the CascadesNOLS backcountry rock course changed Paloma's life pathThe year of 2016Wanting to head out of the country, and wanting to go to the mountainsA powerful conversation between father and daughterWhy Patagonia?From dirtbagging to hiking guide to weekend warrior2020 now what?After AMGA Rock Guide Course, Paloma started technical rock guiding in BishopComparing the work environment between the US and Chile from a female guide's perspectivePaloma's vision and business ideas – train climbers in the Sierras and bring them to PatagoniaDoes Bishop has enough work year round?How to make Bishop guiding career sustainable?Favorite type of guiding?The so-called “Gap Courses”

Show Notes:Taylor's Links:Tangent Climbing website: tangentclimbing.comTaylor's IG: @tay_fragTangent's IG: @tangent_climbingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday and welcome back to another great episode. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and our guest today is Taylor Fragomeni.Taylor started climbing in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY in May of 2011 and moved to SW Montana shortly after. She has 12 years of competitive and commercial routesetting experience and a decade of instructing/guiding/coaching experience. Taylor often works with coaches, routesetters, and guides to streamline their training plans to balance the physical demands of work and play that allows sustainable long term progress. Her coaching style is highly collaborative. She sees herself as a supporter and educator who empowers each individual to become an expert on their own athletic journey.Taylor was my movement coach and helped me to write my own training plans. It is always fun to chat about climbing with Taylor. In this episode we focused on principles of how to train for your climbing goal while you have a physical demanding job. We also talked about how to help intermediate climbers get better with their movements and keep climbing fun. People who are interested in Taylor's service can visit her business website: Tangent Climbing or get in contact with her via social media. Links to those resources are in the “Taylor's Links” in Show Notes.Things We Talked about:Help people to train when they have physically demanding jobsBeing flexible and howPrioritize rest and make high quality sessionsListen to your brain but sometimes not listen to your brainAt the end of the day, it's a giant experiment on yourselfFind the minimum effective doseIt's okay to have fluctuationsPatience, patience, patienceGoal settingLoad managementGrade of a route and its RIC scaleTake notes and keep a journalMake small changes to build solid foundationMovement coachingHow to transfer indoor gain to outdoorWhat does Taylor do?

EP 35 – Kristin Arnold & Sheldon Kerr – Break Down Barriers – Female Guides Requested PodcastKristin's & Sheldon's Links:Moxie Website: https://www.moxiemountainguides.com/The indigenous organization Moxie supports in SW CO: https://store.southernute-nsn.gov/product-category/bgcsu/All In Ice Fest: https://allinicefest.com/DEI trainings Kristin and Sheldon have completed and activists from the community that have helped to support their learning: Check Your Privilege: https://www.checkyourprivilege.co/store & Habit Queer: https://www.habitqueer.com/about-meThese Colorado Women Are Reframing What It Means to Be a Mountain Guide – 5280The Woman Who Is Pushing for Gender Equality in the Guiding World – PowderEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we have two guests, Kristin Arnold and Sheldon Kerr, founders of Moxie Mountain Guides. I was super excited to finally pinned them down from their busy schedule to have this conversation. When I edited this episode, I paused multiple times to reflect and ask myself questions. What is a guide? What is a good guide? What are the so-called soft skills and how do they play a role in risk management? I learned so much from them and I'm so happy that they started Moxie.Both Kristin and Sheldon are IFMGA mountain guides. IFMGA stands for International Federation of Mountain Guides Association, and their certification is the highest credential attainable by a professional mountain guide. As of spring 2024, they are 2 of 17 total women IFMGA in the US. Together they created Moxie Mountain Guides to align the profession of guiding with their values. Let me share a quote from their website “We guide for good. We believe representation matters. We want the mountain to be inclusive space for women, non-binary and trans-identifying backcountry athletes – no matter your body type, race, or gender.” Moxie strives to break down the social and financial barriers to accessing high-end technical instruction.Kristin and Sheldon are also AMGA Instructor Team members. They teach AMGA mountain guide programs, including women's Rock Guide course. I heard encouraging stories from their students and was curious to learn more about their philosophy and approach. In this episode we had a deep dive into what affinity space does, why inclusion is a fundamental component of risk management, how we should advocate equality and justice, and what professionalism means to guides. You will recognize their voices very quickly when you start listening, but to give you a head start. The first person talked was Kristin. Without further ado, let's go and enjoy the Moxie ride!

Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is the third episode of the "Everything SPI" series. And yes I'm your host Ting Ting from sunny Las Vegas. Today we have a guest from the AMGA office, Andrew Megas-Russell. Andrew is the AMGA Climbing Instructor Program Manager. He oversees the Single Pitch and Climbing Wall Instructor Programs.The main topic of the episode was the new evaluation system. We talked about the background of transitioning from the old system to the new system and what the AMGA is trying to accomplish with the new system. We looked at the new scoring system and what factors would impact the score. We discussed how the new system has been received by the providers and candidates, etc. We also talked about other general topics such as high standard versus minimum standard, continuing future improvements on the SPI program, interesting stats, and exciting upcoming changes.Links:Official AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSPI Program handbookEP 20 Everything SPI 01 Professionalism & Risk ManagementEP 29 Everything SPI 02 Site Selection & Group ManagementAndrew Megas-Russell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megas_sends/What We Talked AboutAndrew's role in AMGA. Why is he relevant to SPI programsFrom the old eval system to the new eval systemOverview of the new system and major improvements of the new systemHow to interpret the score? Addition? Subtraction?How do SPI providers and SPI candidates feel about the new scoring system?What's a strong written evaluation?The different roles played by the post exam debrief and written evaluationIs there an appeal process?Is it appropriate to say that SPI is an entry-level course?Are there too many SPIs out there?Interesting stats

Show Notes:Jo's Links:Ladies Weekend Out (website)Golden State Guiding (website)Jo's instagram : www.instagram.com/jessielyseJo's Jess of All Trades Instagram: www.instagram.com/madebyjessofalltradesEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting, and I have been teaching and guiding in Pacific Northwest for the past month. I know you all have been waiting for another episode and I finally had a few rest days to edit this one out and present it to you!Today's guest is Jessica Olson. She often goes by her initials Jo. Born and raised in Southern California, Jo grew up traveling with her family and growing an appreciation for the outdoors. She was introduced to climbing through some college friends, and has been growing in the industry for over a decade. In 2016, Jo took an SPI Course and became a Single Pitch Instructor, where she went to work a summer in Alaska before moving to the PNW to grow more as a Rock Guide. She is now based in Bishop, CA, is an Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide, and runs the Ladies Weekend Out programs, facilitated through Golden State Guiding. These programs focus on gathering like minded women to learn foundational skills in setting oneself up for the adventures ahead. I met Jo when I worked with her at one of the Ladies Weekend Out events in Red Rock this past spring. I was impressed by her enthusiasm, the way she connected with the group of women, and her philosophy of giving climbing instruction! During the interview, I had so much fun. Jo was a good story teller and had a great sense of humor. She is also a handyperson, and runs a side gig called Jess of All Trades! Now please enjoy the show.Things We Talked about:Jo's backstories – managing horses, youth climbing coach, outdoor guides, handypersonTransition from gym to outdoors – the initial goal to becoming a guideInspired by great mentors – learned the philosophy of climbing instructionFacing the reality, insurance?A summer in AlaskaFrom CA to AK to PNW to vanLadies Weekend Out (LWO) programs and eventsJo's roles in LWOWhy do many women keep coming back to LWO?Jo's passion project – mentormovementWhat kind of mentorship ideas? Any structure?How to make passion projects sustainable to avoid burn-outs?Mentor Movement within LWO?Needed help and encouraged guides of LWO to collaborate organically.

Show Notes:Mercedes's Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MercedesPollmeierWebsite: https://www.modusathletica.com/Modus Cafe Podcast: https://www.modusathletica.com/podcasts/modus-cafe-conversations-beyond-climbingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/modusathletica/Simple Strength book: https://amzn.to/3LppunKPeak Nutrition Book: https://amzn.to/3zJIWchEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday and welcome to another fantastic episode. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and today's guest is Mercedes Pollmeier. I got in contact with her because we're both connected to the organization Climbers of Color. She offers classes to teach people on how to boulder outside safely and also helps them with their performance goals.Mercedes is a seasoned climbing coach and founder of Modus Athletica. She has a Master's Degree in Human Movement and Sports Conditioning and holds certifications in NSCA strength and conditioning, Precision Nutrition, and GMB training. She is also a former semi-pro tennis player and competition climber.Her approach to coaching is grounded in experience and fueled by a commitment to fostering a vibrant community culture within Modus Athletica. She believes that climbing is more than just a physical challenge; it's an enriching journey that reveals our true potential, thus she offers a holistic approach to climbing training that prioritizes longevity, health, and personal growth.I had so much fun interviewing Mercedes. I got to ask many questions about guiding bouldering and explored many aspects on learning and teaching movements. I even got to ask some self-serving questions about how to train when my guiding schedule gets crazily packed. Mercedes really cares about what she does and invests deeply in things she is passionate about. If you are a climber who is looking to enhance your performance while nurturing your well-being, check out Modus Athletica. Now please enjoy this episode with Mercedes!Things We Talked about:What is like guiding bouldering outside?Mercedes Bouldering I & II curricula – safety, warm-ups, climbing, ethics, resting, project tactics, video reviewsCoaching movements online?Some common issues – foot precision, extension, rotate, dynamic movementsBeing intentional is importantGive people a path to self correctBig categories such as do they trust their positions? Their mindsetsHow to manage frustrationBridge inside climbing and outside climbingRethink gradingMovement is movement, think about global movementsLearn a variety of movements help problem solving outsideAt the end of the day, ask “do you like to climb?”Outside climbing tends to be more static and controlled since the risk is higherWhat do outside and inside climbing share in common?And More...

https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-31-sof-petros-question-the-establishments/Show Notes:Sof's Links:Sof Petros on InstagramClimbers of ColorEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we have a young and inspiring guest whose name is Sof Petros. I got to know her a little last summer when I taught an SPI course for the Climbers of Color. She was the assistant Rock Director of the organization and helped me with many tasks. She was thorough, an excellent communicator and her emails were always filled with loads of positive energy and humor.Sof is an AMGA SPI and a PSIA AASI Certified Alpine Ski instructor. She does rock guiding with Climbers of Color in Washington, Out in the Wild in Oregon, and Flash Foxy in California and teaches skiing in Stevens Pass Washington. She does admirable work in affinity space providing safe and supportive learning environments. To quote her words, she is “amped to join and lead affinity programming that not only brings communities together, but also challenges and questions systems and values of supremacy, domination, and oppression that manifest in climbing spaces, even ‘diverse ones.'”In this episode, she recalled that her family always liked to play outside. Even though the activities they chose were not “technical recreation,” the sense of connection to nature and the land was very impactful. We of course talked much about affinity programs. Sof shared valuable insights on how we could make the environment more inclusive, which would also help guides manage risks and provide better student experience.Beyond climbing and skiing, Sof can be found baking lots of bread, crying over just about every dog she sees, making jewelry, taking outdoor naps, eating really good pickles and hot sauces, and trying to make craft cocktails on her truck tailgate. Now let's dive into this lighthearted yet serious conversation with Sof Petros.Things We Talked about:Sof's upbringingCentral park bouldering started her climbing pathWearing multiple hats for her careerStarting guiding in college at Columbia university in New Your CityIn summers guiding long multi-week trips in CO and WYWhat brought Sof to Pacific NorthwestAfter college, Sof started a job in Chilean Patagonia and found her love towards oceanWhy Sof uses the term “technical recreation”?How should we define outdoors and outdoorsy?How does Sof's family see her now?Camping and backpacking with mom; skiing and climbing with little brotherWorking with and in affinity spacesWhat are the social and emotional risk factors?Feedback she got from non-affinity groups after she brought the practices used in affinity spaceContemplating where she can make the most impactHow can we make the principals we practice in affinity space more common sense?Why is it that hard for changes to happen?Sof's personal experience going through the first BIPOC Guides Development Program hosted by Alpine AscentsInclusive guiding practiceIs how hard you climb and hard fast you ski important?And more…

Show Notes:Emma's Links:Emma Contaoe on MECClimb Escapes (Website)Emma's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmacontaoe/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. I am your host, Ting Ting. I finally returned from my home country Taiwan and now am delivering this episode in Las Vegas. This episode is about Emma Contaoe, who was highly recommended to me by a listener whose life was impacted by her. I reached out and recorded the beautiful life story of Emma, how she stayed curious and followed her intuition and eventually found she could combine her passions and work into a fulfilling life.Emma is an avid climber and certified rock climbing instructor in Quebec. She is the founder of Climbing Escapes, where she gives outdoor climbing courses to all types of climbers, as well as offers climbing and yoga retreats. After eight years of teaching, she finds joy and fulfillment through her business by combining her love of climbing instruction and creating a wholesome community.In this episode, we talked about how she eventually tried rock climbing in Australia, where she found space to strip the constraints of the environment and identity she lived during the first two decades of her life. She then followed this awakening to Nepal and brought all she learned back home in Montreal. Her business was her dream and her mission. To build her business was a slow and steady process. There was fear, imposter syndrome, tears, and grief of her best friend's passing. She got reaffirmation from classes she taught and from the mutually empowering space she created with other women.Please enjoy this episode with Emma Contaoe. Things We Talked about:First time climbing, wanted to start at a place where she could be anyoneConstraints from the native environmentTransition from “not for me” to fully “embracing the outdoors”Start the business not focusing on “nobody like me had done something similar before” but on doing what she lovedAlways following what she is curious about then built the intuition of what felt rightSolo travel – a 4-year journeyAn encounter with “3-sister guiding services” in NepalFinding a purpose during the repetitive traveling of seeing different placesHands on with charity work from building a shelter in after-quake Nepal to finding volunteers for a school projectReflection on what's for her and what's sustainableEarly days of Climbing EscapesMission statement of her dream businessWhat does the word “retreat” mean to EmmaAny structure to facilitate the so-called “down time” between climbing and yoga? Or just let the magic happen?Proudest momentsWant the audience to take awayAnd more…

Show Notes:Related resources:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSpencer Huffman's Instagram @shuffrocksSzu-ting Yi (Ting Ting)'s Instagram @szutingyiSPI handbook (2024)EP 20 – Everything SPI 01 – Professionalism and Risk ManagementEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting, and I'm still in my home country Taiwan. Today my dear friend and colleague Spencer Huffman returned for the Everything SPI series. We tried our best to extract and organize important nuggets from our past experiences to help single pitch instructors and whoever wants to enter the field of guiding. In this episode, we focus on Site Selection and Group Management. If you would like to check out our first episode of the series, please visit episode 20 in which we talked about Professionalism and Risk Management.Both Spencer and I are AMGA certified Rock Guides and SPI Providers. We co-taught an SPI course back in October 2023 and found that our teaching style was quite compatible and complimentary. Therefore, we decided to do this podcast series, Everything SPI, to create supplemental material related to the SPI programs.Spencer and I both have deep roots in climbing education. We have over 20 years of field instructing experience and are confident that we can provide valuable insights. We also recognize that the field of climbing instruction is dynamic and we can't possibly know everything. So, if you have any questions, feedback, please reach out to help us improve. Now please enjoy the second episode of Everything SPI with Spencer and Ting Ting.Things We Talked about:How to plan the dayHow to actually run a climbing dayClient ScreeningCourse designCase StudyUnderstand the sitesUnderstand your clients – deliver a compelling experienceTime ManagementGroup Management… and more

In this captivating episode, we are thrilled to have a true luminary in the movement and wellness industry, Ting Ting Guan. With over two decades of experience, Ting Ting's passion lies in sharing the transformative techniques and knowledge she has gathered throughout her journey. Her mission is simple but profound: to guide others in moving better, breathing better, and ultimately feeling better while rediscovering a newfound respect for their bodies. Ting Ting Guan's approach to wellness goes beyond physical fitness; she seeks to empower the spirit of her students, instilling them with confidence and a sense of inner strength. Her latest creation, the GuanJing Method, is an easy-to-learn meditative movement practice that harnesses the power of Qi energy through spiraling circular shapes. By practicing this innovative technique, individuals can release tension and dispel heavy emotions, experiencing a renewed sense of vitality and deep inner peace. Resources: https://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/ https://www.guanjingmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/ *free GuanJing Class:* https://www.guanjingmethod.com/free-class Advertisers + Sponsors: • Shaman School: shamandurek.com/the-shaman-school • Lit Verified Store: shamandurek.com/lit-verified-shop • Healing Temple: shamandurek.com/the-healing-temple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices