CNN —The feeling of total vulnerability is something that would prevent most from trying rock climbing, but for Lor Sabourin, it’s what they love most about the sport. When you go out, you’re really choosing to be vulnerable,” Sabourin tells CNN Sport. It provided Sabourin with a chance to speak about their journey and address what it means for them to be a trans climber in 2021. There are also times in normal life where Sabourin feels less safe than their non-trans friends. “I guess that’s really challenging, especially having a background of experiencing pretty extreme violence at a young age for my identity,” they said.

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