Lessons From a City Climber

Try this director’s mindset and gear. [Arc'teryx]( [MEN'S]( [WOMEN'S]( [Alt goes here]( [Alt goes here]( two minutes with brittany leavitt Our Summer of Climb is in full swing, and the executive director of Brown Girls Climb and Arc’teryx NYC ambassador celebrates by ditching the concrete for the crag every chance she gets. [WOMEN'S BOULDERING]( [MEN'S BOULDERING]( Explore the new climb collection [Kragg Cotton Little Bird Crew Shirt SS Women's]( [AKragg Cotton Little Bird Crew Shirt SS Women's]( [Gamma Lightweight Pant Women's]( [Gamma Lightweight Pant Women's]( [Ion Gear Organizer]( [Ion Gear Organizer]( [Ion Lightweight Chalk Bag]( [Ion Lightweight Chalk Bag]( [Alt goes here] What made you fall in love with climbing? “I see the power of my own body; I literally lift myself up. That confidence spills into every part of my life — especially as a leader focused on encouraging others.” What’s your climbing persona? “I’m the snack mom. With sliced peppers and Gushers. I’m also the nap person… who somehow wakes up and likes to send hard.” [Alt goes here] [Alt goes here] What is Brown Girls Climb all about? “I didn’t see women like me when I started climbing 14 years ago. We create space for women of colour in the outdoors, because challenging yourself starts with a strong support system.” [SHOP WOMEN'S]( [SHOP MEN'S]( brittany leavitt @bleavitt8 Brittany helped start Brown Girls Climb in 2016 to build community among women of colour. The nonprofit leads events, including group climbing days as part of our Summer of Climb. [Alt goes here] [Alt goes here] [location]( [FIND A STORE]( [SHOP HIKING & TREKKING]( [SHOP NEW ARRIVALS]( [SHOP ReGEAR™]( [Download on the App Store]( [GET IT ON Google Play]( [ARC'TERYX]( [FB]( [INSTA]( [TW]( [PINT]( [YT]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( Arc'teryx 110-2220 Dollarton Hwy Unit 110 North Vancouver, BC, V7H 1A8, CA This message was intended for: {EMAIL} To ensure you keep hearing from us, please add email@news.arcteryx.com to your address book.