67-year-old Singaporean climber 'Aunty Dolly' took up the sport in her fifties. She was scared of heights and people warned her against it - 'Your bones are too brittle!', they said - but she ignored her fear and their doubts. Over a decade later, she's also climbing outdoors and is a role model and has become an inspiration to both young and old.
Through climbing, she believes that she has been rejuvenated, both physically and mentally. She has also bonded more closely with her daughter, Julin - her 'very fierce' belayer and coach - and formed a cross-generational group of friends, who range from keen young climbers in their 20s to equally passionate wall-goers in their 80s.
In this video, Aunty Dolly shares her story and her climbing wisdom.
'She doesn't look to crush the latest route, but to support people when they climb.'
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