Valley of the Gods. Photo Tim Peterson / LightHawk

Patria

A Story of Heritage, Climbing, and Finding Self

Dani Reyes-Acosta
Sep 4, 2018 · 5 min read

“Bumping!!” I sang, cheerfully, as my left fist locked off, my right hand pulling the trigger to release the piece. The echo rang out from the walls surrounding us. The variability of leaning, jagged, straight, and detached rock did not belie the perfection in symmetry, illustrating the divine geometry that we, the worshippers, came to celebrate.

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