In 2016, Danika Gilbert, started teaching leadership and climbing skills to girls in Afghanistan. Beyond the technical skills, Danika hoped the experiences would translate to strength and confidence in their complicated lives. She met Shogufa Bayat, who joined the climbing team when she was 16. Shogufa fell in love with mountains and climbing right away. Following the chaos surrounding the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, Shogufa fled the country, wondering whether her dream of becoming a mountain guide would be on hold indefinitely.

Music:  If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto   •   Sunset by Kai Engel   •    Deep Water Solo by Bradley Carter   •   Fire Diary by Ken Christianson   •   Ghost Dance by Ken Christianson   •   Spare Parts by Bradley Carter   •   This Song is About You by Ken Christanson   •   Melisa’s Dreamin by Bradley Carter   •   Wild Wind by John Berry   •   Delivered by Brendan O’Connell Title by Artist

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