Céline Hequet explores a climbing counterculture where enthusiasts adopt a minimalist lifestyle, breaking away from capitalist norms. However, this culture, predominantly male since the 1950s, often reinforces gender stereotypes. Her talk sheds light on how male superiority remains valued in the heterosexual climbing community.
During this talk, Nathalie Fortin will share her experiences on various mountains around the world (Alaska, South America, France, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, the Canadian Rockies, and Russia). She will discuss the unique challenges of climbing mountains at different altitudes, including the effects on the body, preparation, learning experiences, and more.
Climbing is a complex discipline that requires a wide range of skills, often misunderstood, especially by beginner or intermediate climbers. In this presentation, we will begin by defining climbing as a whole to better understand its specificities.
Climbing as a Tool for Personal and Social Development
The organization Ça me dit de grimper has taken on the challenge of using climbing as a means for personal and social growth, while also striving to make this discipline accessible to individuals in socially vulnerable situations. During this conference-discussion, we will revisit the key stages of the project's development and delve into its clinical programming by participating in a hands-on workshop focused on emotional safety.
Jesse Speed, a passionate climber for eight years, saw his life take a dramatic turn when he underwent an amputation of his left foot. Faced with this challenge, he refused to give up his love for climbing. Instead, he chose to transform this adversity into an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.
Inukrock is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the accessibility of rock climbing in Nunavik. Climbing is used as a stepping stone to promote the personal and professional development of Inuit youth. Youth empowerment is at the heart of this organization. You will meet Audrey (co-founder), Qirniulaut (climbing animator), who will share their experiences with us. Inukrock’s vision is to create a network of climbers from Nunavummiut who will become leaders in their communities. The conference will be held in English and French.
Conference presentation: Vincent Landry's mountaineering is a balance between total commitment and humility. Whether on the Grandes Jorasses in winter or on the Denali on skis, each expedition is a challenge where performance counts, but where the mountain imposes its own rules. Through these adventures, he will share a vision where surpassing oneself and respecting the environment go hand in hand.
During the conference, Jacques Lamontagne will share with you, in images and words, some of his sometimes comical but always captivating adventures on Quebec's rock faces during the '70s and '80s. Of course, he'll also talk about his brand-new guidebook 50 Classiques de Lamontagne / Les plus belles grandes voies d'escalade au Québec!
Screening of the documentary film “Cholitas,” which recounts this group of women's ascent to the summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. The film will be followed by a conference to discuss the initiative of these guardians of the mountain in greater detail and share Tanya Lecuyer's experience of climbing Huayna Potosí (6,088 m) alongside them last September.
