Kayla Lockhart is a professional fly fisherwoman and Backcountry Partner whose journey to the outdoor community certainly took some unexpected turns. Fishing served as a beacon of stability during her childhood in foster care, and adulthood presented her with unique opportunities that ultimately allowed her to chase her fly fishing dream.

Follow along to hear about Kayla’s adventures and her dream fish (or, as Nils would say, “white whale”).

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Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:54 – Moving To Colorado
4:27 – Minnesota Upbringing
5:36 – Foster Care & Fishing
9:10 – The Mayfly Project
14:57 – From The Midwest To Oregon
21:15 – Steelhead & Salmon
25:31 – Fly Fishing Content Creation
28:27 – Medical Career
34:20 – Transitioning To The Outdoor Industry
38:49 – Native Fish Society
41:05 – Dream Fish
43:58 – Outro

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What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond.

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Kolin Powick knows about as much as anyone when it comes to cams, carabiners, and quickdraws because he’s a crucial part of climbing’s history. As the Director of Product at Black Diamond for over 20 years, he used his engineering experience to develop some of the most impactful climbing equipment of all time.

In this episode, Nils probes Kolin about the current state of climbing and the impact of indoor climbing on the greater community. The pair also dive into Black Diamond’s unlikely beginnings as a continuation of brand that stemmed from Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard.

Learn everything about the vertical world in our Climb Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/service/climbing-gear-guide

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:14 – Climbing Roots In BC
5:56 – Relocating To Salt Lake City
8:52 – Getting Started At Black Diamond
13:59 – Black Diamond History
17:06 – QA & Product Development
22:53 – R+D Influences
28:28 – QC Lab Reports
36:37 – Gym Climbing Influence
41:28 – Trail Running Thoughts
45:08 – Outro

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Climbing Shoe Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/service/climb-shoe-guide

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Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online.

What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond.

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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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Backcountry Climbing Gear & Apparel
Everything Climb
Climbing Shoe Guide
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Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online.

What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond.

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