Welcome to Rope and Stone.
My name is Teddy Dondanville. I am a freelance writer and rock climbing guide.
Rope and Stone is a newsletter about the reflective side of rock climbing. I’m hoping for this newsletter to be a space where I can share my thoughts and tell stories about my time climbing rocks and guiding.
My goal will be to publish something every month. I will share stories, insights, reflections, and maybe even poetry inspired by my time climbing.
If you like rock climbing, are curious about the sport, or are looking for a nuanced perspective not bound by the traditional “tech tips” that climbing guides often offer, then… START READING HERE
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