EVERY BODY CLIMBS | A Blind Trio featuring Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca

In this episode of Everybody Climbs, host Emily Chen-Newton steps back to allow blind athletes Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca to lead a discussion about their experiences with vision loss and how climbing supports them. They share personal stories of losing their sight and discovering climbing, detailing the challenges and advantages their vision loss presents in both climbing and everyday life. The conversation covers mental strategies, the importance of community, accessibility issues, and the potential inclusion of para-climbing in the Paralympics, highlighting the need for greater recognition and support for visually impaired climbers and their sighted guides.