As a climbing athlete and a guide for She Moves Mountains, Maiza Lima is an established member of the climbing community whose story resonates with everyone she crosses paths with. Rock climbing became her ideal escape when navigating the hardships that come along with moving from Brazil to the US at seventeen years old.

Nils and Maiza navigate challenging topics ranging from the expectations of the outdoor identity to the importance of investing in others. Maiza carries an authentic, determined spirit that she exemplifies in her passion for cultivating new beginnings—even if that means building a cabin from scratch on a Kentucky hillside.

Learn everything about the vertical world in our Climb Guide

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:26 – Kentucky Cabin Project
6:22 – Growing Up In Brazil
9:29 – First Exposure To Climbing
14:30 – The Outdoor Identity
19:07 – Keys To Progression
23:59 – Projects & Bouldering
27:22 – Balance & Community
33:47 – Climbing Magazine Cover
39:48 – Importance Of Training
44:15 – Longevity & Guiding
49:26 – She Moves Mountains
53:59 – Firefighting
58:47 – What's Next

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