National Geographic LIVE: Improbable Ascent
Category: Events Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Tuesday, Apr 4, 2023 7pm - 9pm
Location
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln
Details
Paraclimber Maureen Beck learned how to rock climb one-handed through trial and error—one of her early adaptive climbing innovations involved taping a metal ladle to her arm. It wasn’t long before she tackled some of the most challenging climbs by a one-handed athlete, securing two world championships.
