Should topless climbing be banned? (with Soraya Abdel-Hadi and Carlos Casas)

In this episode, Francesca is joined by Soraya Abdel-Hadi from All The Elements, and Carlos Casas of Colour Up Bristol, to talk about a London climbing centre banning topless climbing. this conversation was inspired by an Instagram post by Scottish Climber Robbie Phillips. See the post yourself here: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWgVDOMiMV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D  We share our own thoughts on topless climbing/culture, toxic masculinaty in climbing gyms, whether the top-off ban is justified, and other possible solutions to make climbing centres more welcoming.  Find Soraya on Instagram @sorayaearth and visit All The Elements. Find Carlos on Instagram @carloscasash and find our more about Colour Up Bristol. Links to all articles and a full transcript can be found in the shownotes at ontheoutsidepodcast.co.uk. SAVE THE DATE: Tremula Festival is talking place 20th-21st September 2024! Join us for a celebration of audio storytelling, outdoors, nature and community. Find out more: tremula.network/festival Share you opinions with us! - Send a DM on Instagram @OnTheOutsidePod - Send a voicenote or message via Whatsapp to 07883905336. In an aim to be accessible, we have transcripts for episodes - please email us whilst we transfer these to our new website. You can support the show on Patreon! All our Patreon money is offered to panellists for their time and expertise. Visit patreon.com/ontheoutsidepodcast CREDITS: Produced by Francesca Turauskis Podcast Art by Sophie Nolan Social Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-Mambingo Music is Bassbeat by Alex Norton Assistant Editor is Takudzwa Mudiwa On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.