Quinn Brett Interview: 120 Foot fall on El Capitan | E70

Quinn Brett Interview: 120 Foot fall on El Capitan | E70

Welcome to this week's episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories. In this gripping installment, we have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Quinn Brett, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn on a fateful day in October 2017. Quinn's passion for speed climbing led her to the awe-inspiring El Capitan, a towering granite monolith in Yosemite National Park. Little did she know, that day would forever alter the course of her life.

In an incredible twist of fate, Quinn experienced a harrowing 120-foot fall while speed climbing El Capitan. The impact of the fall left her with severe injuries that would have left many defeated. However, Quinn's story is not one of defeat, but of resilience and renewal. Against all odds, she not only survived but emerged from this life-altering event with a renewed spirit and an unbreakable determination.

Join us as Quinn Brett takes us through the gripping details of her survival journey.

Quinn's story is a testament to the power of the human will to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Her tale of survival and renewal will inspire you to find strength in the face of adversity and to embrace the opportunities for growth that life's challenges present.

Tune in to this week's episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories to hear Quinn Brett's awe-inspiring account of her 120-foot fall from El Capitan and her remarkable journey towards renewal. It's a story that reminds us all of the incredible resilience that resides within each of us.

Don't forget to check out her documentary, "An Accidental Life", it can be streamed through Apple TV and Amazon TV.

Find Quinn on Instagram at @quinndalina, or on her website at dovetailtrails.com. Check out her suggested organizations including Unite to Fight Paralysis (https://u2fp.org/), High Fives Foundation (www.highfivesfoundation.com), Kelly Brush Foundation (kellybrushfoundation.org), and Move United Sport (moveunitedsport.org).

Thanks for listening, have a great week everyone!!


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