Most people never experience a literal 100-foot fall. But most of us do face a moment that changes what we think our future can be.

Craig DeMartino is a climber, coach, and adaptive athlete who rebuilt his life after a devastating accident—and later climbed a 3,000-foot wall in a single day. This episode isn’t about climbing feats for their own sake. It’s about recovery, identity, and the long, unglamorous work of becoming capable again.

In this conversation:

•  What it actually takes to rebuild after a life-altering injury 
•  The mental shift from “returning” to adapting
•  How to set goals that restore agency, not ego 
•  Why community matters when you’re starting over 
•  Craig’s work helping veterans and people with disabilities experience challenge—and possibility—again

Cover Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/bearcam/?hl=en

Craig DeMartino's Website:  CraigDeMartino.com, Instagram

Adaptive Adventures: The non-profit organization Craig works with, providing outdoor sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. AdaptiveAdventures.org

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Topics: longevity, fitness over 40, endurance training, aging athletes, recovery, injury prevention