08/18/2026
Paradox’s adaptive climbing training in Ukraine was a success. We’re proud of our team, the work they did, and the trust our Ukrainian partners placed in us. But first and foremost, we’re overwhelmed by the warmth of the Ukrainian people and the kindness and support our training group showed to one another.
The people we worked with have faced constant war since 2022. Air raid sirens that have become background noise. Horrors witnessed, homes gone, limbs lost, loved ones dead, refugees in their own country—but they came together for climbing. And to learn how to build community by sharing climbing with veterans with disabilities.
The adaptive climbing approaches that Paradox has pioneered in North America over the past two decades hold tremendous value for Ukraine’s veteran community. Faced with tens of thousands of veterans with disabilities and limited resources, traditional models of rehabilitation and reintegration are inadequate. Given the supportive community of veterans and climbers we encountered, we’re optimistic that a robust adaptive climbing community can be a part of the solution.
Learn more about what we’re doing in Ukraine and how you can help by following the link. Your support will help us continue this work in Ukraine and share this story.
https://www.paradoxsports.org/ukraine-adaptive-climbing-initiative/
Razom for Ukraine Petzl The North Face
Photos 1,3 - Tristan Blommer, https://www.tristanblommer.com/, https://www.instagram.com/tblom.photo/
Photos 2,4,5 - Anastasiia Kubert, https://www.instagram.com/kubert_photo/