Rise

I came into contact with Delyth through a climbing Facebook group. Over Zoom, she spoke to me about her experiences with a functional neurological disorder, which at that point I had never heard of before. Delyth went on to tell me that she regularly climbs a local quarry to allow herself not only to continue to do something she’s incredibly passionate about, but to use climbing to mentally and physically strengthen, and to not allow this condition to define who she is. For me, as someone who’s interested in spending time outdoors, I’ve always been fascinated with the force that drives us upward and people’s connections and experiences with various terrain. This is very much a story about tenacity and desire.

Sustainability Notes:

We kept the crew very small and we used one vehicle which all the crew used for travel. We also used reusable mugs/flasks for water and left no trace of us being in the area of filming.