Meet Linn Poston and Rosario Cornell—two world champion climbers who will blow your expectations out of the water. Linn is competing at the highest levels of climbing while blind, and Rosario isn’t just their caller on the wall—she’s a teammate, strategist, and friend, navigating the pressures and complexities of world-class competition together.
00:00 Climbing competition format explained
06:38 Teamwork in blind climbing
09:10 Reviewing climbing session recordings
12:53 Competing against able-bodied climbers
15:31 Navigating difficult compromises
17:47 Adapting climbing techniques for height differences
23:06 Climbing route instructions
25:35 Creating beta sections for climbs
28:39 Overcoming beliefs and limitations
33:25 Climbing as a Social Sport
35:11 Dealing with competition nerves
38:11 Injury leads to paraclimbing connection
42:40 Challenges of Resource Accessibility
44:31 Adoption story and gotcha day
50:03 Qualifying for the Paralympics
51:22 Climbing community and personal growth
54:06 Feeling Grateful for Investor Support
57:15 Hopeful outlook with new leaders