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Through Ingria’s Eyes

Ingria was with me through it all and I wouldn’t be here today without her support. Here’s the climbing accident story through her eyes.

Posted byVivianJanuary 3, 2022January 4, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, guest, the recoveryLeave a comment on Through Ingria’s Eyes

My Unexpected Love

Have you ever loved an article of clothing so much that it has become a part of you? Well, I have and here’s our story.

Posted byVivianDecember 24, 2021January 3, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery, Topo Designs2 Comments on My Unexpected Love

The Recovery (Part 3): Acceptance

When you say it out loud, it hits different. It makes it more real and that’s what happened.

Posted byVivianDecember 12, 2021December 29, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery1 Comment on The Recovery (Part 3): Acceptance

The Recovery (Part 2): Loss

I was clearly grieving without knowing it. Grieving the loss of time, plans, opportunities, activites, a sense of self, life, just everything and anything.

Posted byVivianNovember 26, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery3 Comments on The Recovery (Part 2): Loss

The Recovery (Part 1): Pain

I wanted the pain to go away. Eventually, it left my body, but continued to consume my mind and soul.

Posted byVivianNovember 14, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery1 Comment on The Recovery (Part 1): Pain

The Fall That Broke Me, Literally

Vivian being carried in a litter in Vantage, WA

I started writing this post back in April, but stopped because I wasn’t ready to tell this story yet. Eight months later, I’m ready now.

Posted byVivianNovember 9, 2021January 1, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:accident, climbing, Frenchman Coulee, Vantage, Washington5 Comments on The Fall That Broke Me, Literally

Year Two in Seattle

Though we’re still in a pandemic, it’s actually been quite a memorable year.

Posted byVivianNovember 1, 2021November 9, 2021Posted inPersonalLeave a comment on Year Two in Seattle

AAPI Park Rangers? Yeah, We Out Here!

Although my identity came with experiencing racism and other challenges, I felt a sense of pride playing a small part in bringing representation for rangers of color, especially for the AAPI community.

Posted byVivianApril 23, 2021April 26, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:aapi community, asian american, National Park Service, Outdoor Asian, Park Rangers, Yellowstone2 Comments on AAPI Park Rangers? Yeah, We Out Here!

On Behalf of the Outdoor Advocacy Project

Speaking up on behalf of the Outdoor Advocacy Project team in regards to the violent hate crimes against the AAPI community.

Posted byVivianFebruary 9, 2021April 26, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:aapi, aapi community, asian americanLeave a comment on On Behalf of the Outdoor Advocacy Project

Year One in Seattle

Flying Over Mt. Rainier

What a weird, f*ckin’ year.

Posted byVivianNovember 1, 2020November 22, 2020Posted inPersonal1 Comment on Year One in Seattle

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