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After a 100-Foot Fall, He Rebuilt His Life — Then Rock Climbed a 3,000-Foot Wall in a Day | Craig DeMartino, 64
Description
Most people never experience a literal 100-foot fall. But most of us do face a moment that changes what we think our future can be.
Craig DeMartino is a climber, coach, and adaptive athlete who rebuilt his life after a devastating accident—and later climbed a 3,000-foot wall in a single day. This episode isn’t about climbing feats for their own sake. It’s about recovery, identity, and the long, unglamorous work of becoming capable again.
In this conversation:
- What it actually takes to rebuild after a life-altering injury
- The mental shift from “returning” to adapting
- How to set goals that restore agency, not ego
- Why community matters when you’re starting over
- Craig’s work helping veterans and people with disabilities experience challenge—and possibility—again
Cover Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/bearcam/?hl=en
Craig DeMartino's Website: CraigDeMartino.com, Instagram
Adaptive Adventures: The non-profit organization Craig works with, providing outdoor sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. AdaptiveAdventures.org
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