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On her push from competitive nature to philanthropic nurture, working with Escalando Fronteras in Mexico, and getting a poverty stricken youth climbing…
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Show Notes for episode with Tiffany Hensley:
- How Tiffany made a name for herself, where she is now, and what she’s doing with her life
- How she is tackling a recent injury (not necessarily recommended)
- Her newest off the rock project helping kids from broken families in Mexico get out and climb, called Escalando Fronteras
- Her first tour of the ghettos of Monterey and meeting the zombie-like futures of Mexico’s downtrodden youth
- Is Monterey a dangerous place to work or visit
- The response within the community for the Escalando Fronteras program
- What issues Escalando Fronteras focuses on and what effects they are seeing with the youth in the community
- Some of the other local heroes of the area that help to fuel and inspire change among the community
- Profiles and stories of some of the kids who take part in the program
- What they need the most and how you can help
Related Links for Tiffany Hensley:
- Escalando Fronteras project website | www.escalandofronteras.org
- The Move Mountains Tour (final date Oct.30 Denver) | www.movemountainstour.com
- Article by Mashable.com | www.Mashable.com/escalandofronteras
- Interview with a director of EF | www.climbskibouldermagazine/TiffanyHensley
- Escalando Fronteras | Facebook
Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Tiffany Hensley:
- Ep.32 w/ Sasha DiGiulian “Hustlin’ and Bustlin'”
- Ep.31 w/ JP Du Plessis “Children of the Rocklands”
- Ep.28 w/ John Ellison “Climbers Against Cancer”
Videos featuring Tiffany Hensley:
Photo Gallery of Tiffany Hensley:
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- A local drug addict, and the fate of kids in the area who use drugs to escape themselves. Photo: Matthew Parent
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- A typical weekend, with a crowded van on it’s way outdoors! Photo: Matthew Parent
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- A participant training indoors at a gym during the week. Photo: Matthew Parent
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- Co-founder Nadia with a group of kids. Photo: Matthew Parent
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