Hill’s Ascent: Rock Climber Lynn Hill Empowers A New Generation of Women
Women in sports have steadily made the trek up numerous hills and over countless obstacles, all while weathering opinions of doubters and their imposter syndrome. As long as women have been involved in athletics, there has been a glass ceiling to break. There is no doubt that rock climber Lynn Hill has made her way up to the glass ceiling, leaving it shattered and welcoming more to follow her beyond expectations. Lynn Hill grew up in California and spent most of her youth practicing gymnastics, running competitively, and nearly breaking a weightlifting world record (Biography, 2022). After her first time rock climbing with family, Hill was hooked for life. She showed a natural talent for the sport and became a part of climbing communities in Southern California. Lynn Hill while climbing. Source: Lynn Hill Archive As Hill climbed her way up the ranks, she made her way around the U.S. in the 1980s. She set records for first female climbs and first climbs and took on more exper...