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REWIND | Craig DeMartino on Making Hard Decisions and Using Limitations


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For most climbers, a 100-foot ground fall would be the end of their lives, or at the very least, the end of their climbing careers. Not so for Craig DeMartino.

21 years ago this week, while climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, a moment of miscommunication nearly cost him everything, and did lead to the eventual amputation of his right leg. But instead of letting the resulting limitations do just that – limit him – Craig changed his perspective and kept on climbing, ultimately becoming one of the most accomplished paraclimbers in the world. Today, we REWIND to this conversation with Craig about motivations, limitations, perception, and moving forward.

Learn more about Craig at his website.

Follow Craig on Instagram.

Check out Craig's book: After the Fall.

Hear Craig's story on "The Enormocast".

Watch Craig on "The Season".

 

This episode originally aired on January 3, 2017.

 

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