Christine Joy is a boulderer, sport climber, budding trad climber, and soon-to-be SPI course certified climber based in Las Vegas. She has roots in the Philippines in Illocos Norte and Isabella, and has climbed in Cantabaco (shoutouts to Bal and Patrick!).

When I first came across Christine's Instagram — we found out of each other through the algorithm — my first thought was. Yo! We are literally so similar. She achieved a goal in 2022 to send her first outdoor V8 and 5.12a; I achieved the same exact goal in 2023. But as I got to know Christine, I realized that she's much more than just a strong climber. She's a caring friend, a super thoughtful and conscientious community shaper, and a proud Pilipina. 

This is a two part interview! Two-in-one, baby. Almost three-in-one cape. 

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