Join Marcus Garcia for a conversation about the emotional roller coaster of grief.

"The discipline to turn the broken shards of our emotions into a beautiful work of art. What you go through, you will grow through. Do not resist the fear confronting you.  Chose to walk with fear.  Not in fear. Look fear  in the face and give thanks for the strength it brought you. Because on the other side is a beautiful work of art. "

-Marcus Garcia 

Marcus Garcia has spent nearly two decades establishing some of the most committing and beautiful routes in North America. From cutting edge single pitch climbs to daring 14 pitch adventure, on rock, ice, and mixed terrain, the one thing that all of Garcia’s climbs have in common is the huge amount of work and passion required to create them.” Jackson, Rock and Ice Magazine issue 238

Marcus has over 25 years experience of all-around climbing, and has established over 200 new routes, including everything from traditional, sport, clean aid first ascents and mixed climbing to big walls and desert towers. When he is not climbing he can be found in the mountains running long distances. However his biggest accomplishment and legacy is what he passes on to the next generation of climbers as a coach and mentor as he helps develop the next generation of Olympic Caliber athletes. 

Join us as professional climber and guide Marcus Garcia shares the emotional journey of connecting deeply with his climbing mentor and how he managed the grief that came when his mentor died in an accident. Through this journey Marcus discovered a deep meaning and value in grief. The talk will conclude with a powerful film called “The Mentor” which documents some of Marcus’s journey.