The Nugget Climbing Podcast

EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury

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Mar 25, 2024

The podcast delves into Davis Ngo's journey as a climber and Instagram personality, discussing his rise on social media, challenges faced after breaking his back while highballing, the need for pro climbers to be compensated fairly, his dream of creating a bouldering competition in Bishop CA, and overcoming fear post-injury.

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Rediscovering Meaningful Photography Through Physical Prints

Exploring Memories, Bouldering, and Climbing

03:34 • 15min

Navigating Success and Complications in Climbing Industry

18:49 • 22min

Reflections on Climbing Difficulty and Aspirations in the Climbing World

Navigating Climbing's Social Hierarchy

46:07 • 23min

Embracing Challenges in Climbing

01:09:22 • 21min

Exploring Fear and Consequences in Climbing

01:30:20 • 5min

Rebuilding Confidence After a Back Injury

01:35:45 • 12min

Sammy Sponsorship: A Path to Empowerment and Community Building

01:47:35 • 11min

Discussion on Climbing Competition and Sponsorship Support

01:58:08 • 2min

Climbing Event Planning and Competition Anticipation

02:00:14 • 4min

Davis Ngo (dr.climb) - Instagram, Climbing, and Authenticity

02:04:40 • 3min