Start off the new year right with some inspiration from climber and mother Rachel Māia
Rachel Māia is mum to three amazing kids, a New Zealand para-climber and Macpac ambassador.
When Rachel was 16 she fell during an indoor bouldering competition. Her left ankle was shattered, also broke her right ankle and needed multiple surgeries. For the next two decades, Rachel battled chronic pain and increasingly limited mobility. In 2019 she decided to amputate her leg below the left knee.
Māia is a Māori adjective that means to “be brave, bold, capable, confident” – really the perfect name for an amazing woman. She placed 4th at the 2018/19 World Champs. Last year, on the anniversary of her amputation, she completed her first outdoor climb in 20 years.
“Kia ora. I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of my adventures over the recent summer as I keep adapting and pushing at my limits. Adversity is a real opportunity to grow and to go beyond our own expectations of ourselves. We all have the capability to evolve our goals and our confidence and our self worth to tap into unlimited potential if we choose the right mindset!” Rachel Māia
Come along to our club night! They’re the perfect way to learn something new, get ideas for your next adventure, make new friends. If you’re not an NZAC member come along to our next meeting and see what you’re missing out on. The Horse and Trap have amazing food, and a great selection of drinks so come, have fun and get inspired.