In NYC, there are over a dozen commercial climbing gyms spread across the five boroughs that are responding to an uptick in interest in the sport. The draw for beginners? The close-knit sense of community. Groups like the asianclimbingtribe have grown up in response to this. Co-founded by Peter Wang and Paul Jung in 2021 the non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting and uplifting Asian climbers in the city. “We never felt that there was any hate or animosity towards Asians, until the height of the pandemic,” says Wang. “That was a trigger for us. Even though the climbing world is usually a very safe space for people, we needed to acknowledge that there was a call for an Asian community within it. A space where we could share experiences and be there for each other.” Since the first meetup in December of 2021, the Asian Climbing Tribe now sees upwards of 800 Asian climbers gather for their themed events held at gyms across the city. For more, check our link in bio. 📸: Lann...