How Danielle Blends Her Passions of Mountains and Medicine to Adventure for Good

When Danielle started rock climbing, she saw the need for increasing safe spaces for women and Latinas to be introduced to the sport.As a Ladies Climbing Coalition ambassador, she started the Atlanta Chapter which has grown to hundreds of local women who love climbing. She’s also a PhD in Pharmacology and MD.In 2024, Danielle was a Trailblazer and held an Adventure Fundraiser of climbing Mt. Stuart to raise funds for the Summit Scholarship Foundation.Danielle and Angie talked about:- Women in climbing history who also influenced medicine- How Danielle got into climbing after not knowing anybody else who climbed- Pushing through the barriers of entry to the sport- How climbing helps Danielle in medicine, and vice versa- Danielle’s experiences of mentorship, both as a mentor and mentee- Giving back to the women’s climbing community by becoming a Trailblazer with The Cairn Project- The strengths that women uniquely have in climbing- How YOU can blend your passions to make a positive impact on your community You can help us close the gender gap outdoors and beyond: Become a Trailblazer. Just like Danielle, you can make a difference for girls and women who want transformative outdoor experiences. Check out the Summit Scholarship Foundation. Share this episode with a friend or family member.