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Samantha MacIlwaine

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Samantha “Sam” MacIlwaine is a climber and freelance journalist based in the American West. Her work can be found in Climbing, Gripped, and The Moab Sun News. She holds a B.S. from Columbia University. You can follow her on Instagram @adventuresam.

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A woman climbing an overhanging in a semi-crowded rock climbing gym.
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Can Climbing Outrun Its Own Elitism with Inclusive Gym Pricing?

Indoor climbing has gotten so expensive that the American Alpine Club officially considers it an “access issue.” Is there anything we can do to stop climbing from becoming an elites-only pursuit like skiing or golf?

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