Nikki Smith - 'Dancing Saved My Life'

In this episode Hazel talks to Nikki Smith about:

- climbing on rock and ice near to home and further away

- first ascents 

- travel 

- photography 

- her experiences coming out, transitioning and becoming herself

- social media and the problem of privacy  

- doing better as a community

Niki is an ambassador for Mountain Hardware, REI, Scarpa, Grivel, Beal and Bronwen Jewelry 

If you are a trans person and you're struggling, here are some resources that may help: 

UK:

www.transunite.co.uk 

www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

www.glaad.org/transgender/resources

USA and Canada

www.thetrevorproject.org

www.translifeline.org/hotline