Episode 02: Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena: From Climbing 8,000m Peaks to Relearning to Walk

 

In Episode 2 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Adrian sit's down with Ecuadorian Mountain Guide, and Black Diamond athlete, Topo Mena.

Topo talks about his start in climbing, his mentor Iván Vallejo, and a recent accident paragliding.

After Topo's accident, he's been forced to adjust his perspective on life, and the love he has for the mountains. 

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