Sunni Ford is the director of Fat Senders, a climbing group focused on inclusivity for all body types within the climbing community. Sunni shares their journey into climbing, the challenges they've faced because of misconceptions about their capabilities, and the positive impact of creating a supportive environment through Fat Senders. They discuss the importance of navigating assumptions and stereotypes in climbing, the need for more inclusive spaces, and their experiences within the trad climbing community. Chapters:00:00Introduction to Climbing and Personal Journey02:48The Positive Impact of Fatsenders06:10Navigating Assumptions and Stereotypes in Climbing09:08Creating Inclusive Climbing Spaces12:05Experiences in Trad Climbing15:00Future Goals and Aspirations for Fatsenders17:49Reflections on Competition and Community21:08Advice for New Climbers notyourtypicalclimberpodcast.ukFollow us on InstagramAbout your host: Mel Reeve is an experienced writer, casual climber and enthusiast, bringing her knowledge and passion to the podcast. With a background in writing, copywriting and content creation, Mel is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the climbing community.