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EP 12: Nikki Cuna — the First Woman from the Philippines to Become a Certified Climbing Guide
Nikki Cuna just got her Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) certification, meaning she's the first Filipina from the Philippines to be a certified climbing guide. This is huge!
Nikki is a sport climber, budding trad climber, route developer, and certified climbing guide based in Cebu, Philippines. She's originally from Samar Island before moving to Cebu for school and work.
Her skills in climbing are diverse, and it shows. She can:
- Send 7b+/5.12c on sport (Thor's Garden in Danao)
- Lead a 5.7 Yosemite layback pitch (Nutcracker, pitch 3),
- Create safe trad anchors
- And can even bolt sport routes (she's done this in Danao)
Listen to her talk about why she chose to become a guide and why she prefers to grow in more than just one way.
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