Lucy Vollbrecht
Hi, I’m Lucy Vollbrecht. I am a Ph.D. candidate and instructor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Due to to the COVID-19 pandemic, I spent the last year in Flagstaff, AZ, where I climbed my first few v10s. The gymnastic movement in roof climbing is my absolute favorite. Now that I am back in the Southeast, my goal is to build my competency in the local style and put down some hard boulders here, too. I’ve got my eyes on a few already…
Education and social justice are core values of mine. I helped coordinate the local route-renaming effort in Flagstaff this past year. I believe strongly that the outdoors should be a safe space for everyone.
Stories from the blog
Skin Care for Climbers: The Ultimate Resource
Climbing can tear you down—or build you up. And nowhere is that more obvious than in your hands. At the crux of any send lies more than strength, endurance, or technique. It’s skin—worn, call...read more
Why Do Climbers Brush Holds on Boulders? An In-Depth Guide
Whether you’re a seasoned boulderer or new to climbing, you’ve undoubtedly noticed climbers brushing holds at your local crag or climbing gym. But why exactly do climbers brush holds, and i...read more
