Biography 

Genevive started climbing in college when she lived in upstate New York. With the Shawangunks in her backyard, she quickly learned to climb trad and continued to follow her passion to New Hampshire, where the climbing only fueled her joy and excitement. After moving into her car full time, Genevive realized she had an opportunity to experience lif e differently from conventional norms and proceeded to live the “dirtbag” lifestyle for a few years.

 

Besides traveling around the states, Genevive spent a great deal of time abroad, experiencing different cultures and styles of climbing. She discovered h er love for long steep routes in Southeast Asia and has been in search for steep crags and caves ever since.

 

Aside from her personal climbing, in 2018 Genevive was part of the first all female cohort for the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course and passed the assessment in the following year. She worked for a few guiding companies before discovering her passion in teaching which led her to begin teaching a bunch of clinics and workshops nationwide. She recently became a Rock Guide Apprentice and continues t o expand her knowledge and certifications within the AMGA program. When Genevive isn’t guiding she loves climb and travel as much as she can, ticking climbs off along the way. Her recent move to Chattanooga, TN sparked her interest in the bouldering scene but this girl is still a rope climber at heart. When she’s not climbing, Genevive enjoys slacking in the park, making art, and watching movies. Her passion for climbing doesn’t surpass her love for the community that makes up the sport. She continues to w ork hard at making outdoor spaces more accessible and welcoming through her education, connection, and genuine stoke!

 

 

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