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Darious Phillips

Darious Phillips

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Pronouns: December 30th

Hometown: Bed Stuy, Brooklyn

Current Location: Denver, CO

Favorite Zone: New River Gorge

Proudest Achievement: Moving out

Favorite Advocacy Org: Brothers Of Climbing

Biography

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I grew up playing team sports like basketball and football etc, where you're taught to work with and rely on your teammates. One of the things I love most about climbing is the self reliance required for success. There are no teammates to rely on when a problem is difficult, no one can bail you out when facing a difficult problem/crux/route, the solution has to come from the climber. That is also why I really enjoy training. Training my body and mind to be prepared for whatever challenge may arise! Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance (sometimes)

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ATHLETE MENTORSHIP INITATIVE

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The SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative presented by Mountain Hardwear has been created to connect and engage the SCARPA and Mountain Hardwear Athlete teams with accomplished athletes from historically marginalized communities aspiring to take their sport or career to the next level. The mission of this program is to connect mentors with mentees focused on the sports we serve to provide participants with opportunities for personal, athletic and career development with the goal of helping to create a more inclusive and diverse community of athletes.

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Q & A

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  1. Who Is Your Mentor?: Rob Pizem
  2. How did you get involved with your respective sport?: A friend had been inviting me to the climbing gym for several months. After finally accepting the invitation it was love at first send. I still jokingly ask why they hadn't invited me sooner.
  3. Who were your influences early in life?: My dad and my grandparents, and an army of aunts
  4. What draws you to the outdoors?: The quiet and freedom to do whatever you want (within reason)
  5. What’s your dream trip or expedition?: Fontainebleau
  6. What makes a good skiing/climbing/running/hiking partner?: Anyone who is psyched to go after it and appreciates dad jokes!
  7. How are you going to pass on what you learn in the mentorship program to others?: The introduction of climbing expnded my horizons and changed my lifes trajectoryg. I'd like to use the opportunity to share this experience with people from similar backgrounds.