climber

Bare, spare branches against a muted winter sky, the day waning. Narinda is 2/3rds of the way up the cliff on the far right of the frame.
Narinda in a tank top and shiny shorts, feet swinging away from the overhanging granite boulder as she clings to the rock above.
Narinda with all limps splayed against a rock face, crashpads beneath her. The words "Lonely Together" superimposed.
Narinda kneels on a crashpad beneath a granite boulder, using her hands to demonstrate wedging fingers into a crack.
Narinda teaching a student to build a top-rope anchor above a rock climb.

As an instructor, whether for rock climbing trips or extended wilderness expeditions, I value group outdoor experiences as opportunities to grow self-awareness, learn effective communication, and practice interdependence.

A relationship-centered facilitator, I emphasize reflection and curiosity around the complexities of history, place, and identity.

Certified Wilderness First Responder
PCIA Top Rope Climbing Instructor

I instruct indoor and outdoor private lessons, clinics, and courses.

Previously:

  • Bridges Rock Gym
  • GirlVentures
  • Stanford Adventure Program

Writing & Interviews:

2020 Dynamite Starfish Climber Interview
2018 GirlVentures Her Voice Blog
2012 How I Learned to Not Stop Worrying and Still Love Rock Climbing

My work and recreation as a climber and instructor is entangled with the violent displacement of people from what has been designated “public lands.” The photos above were taken on lands which I understand to be first and currently stewarded by: Amah Mutsun Land Trust, Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, and the Kashia Pomo Indian Tribe.