Her climbing achievements include a free ascent of El Capitan’s Freerider route, Lani Chapko.
Lani Chapko is a passionate climber.
Her climbing journey began during college in Southern California, where friends encouraged her to take an outdoor adventure PE class despite her initial fear of heights.
Starting with minimal formal training, Lani learned the ropes from more experienced friends, navigating early challenges and tricky situations through hands-on experience.
With a deep interest in climbing gear, influenced by her engineering background, Lani enjoys exploring different types of equipment and systems.
Lani shared about:
- She got into climbing during college in Southern California after friends convinced her to take an outdoor adventure PE class, despite her initial fear of heights.
- A scary incident where a carabiner came unclipped from the rope, causing their climbing partner to fall and hit the ground, although fortunately, they were unharmed.
- The common mistakes in climbing, such as incorrect belay device setup and improper cam placements, emphasizing the benefits of having a guide for feedback and practice.