REI Presents: Dead Last

Having been born without the lower part of her left arm, 26-year-old Kaitlin Heatherly had never considered her potential as a world champion rock climber, let alone much outside of her comfort. But after attending a SheLift retreat for women with physical differences in Moab, and the encouragement of paraclimbing mentors, Kaitlin discovered her latent talent and passion for the sport. Within 5 months of training, Kaitlin entered herself into the national paraclimbing competition, placing her into the world championships. This is a story that follows an unassuming athlete's journey to worlds and the impact that community and recreation can have on one’s self-esteem.
Produced by Sarah Herron
Directed by Dylan H. Brown
Support and Post Production by Hecho Studios
Starring Kaitlin Heatherly

[@Patrick_Nottingham]

"I don't feel like I belong here, but I'm here anyways." That's a great mantra right there.

[@lckeeper1]

Video is pure class. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MrBannanaFingers]

Amazing video glad to see some more REI videos being produced

[@SalsaColombia]

Inspirational. Thank you for being here even if you don’t feel you belong. You’re amazing.

[@manuelreyes2795]

You DO belong. Keep up the hard work, you're amazing!

[@fringelunatic]

She climbs to drink. I can get with that. I cycle to drink.

[@SiTheMon777]

Such an inspirational attitude. You rock Kaitlin 🤘

[@mcabanas]

AYYYYY shout out Kaitlin Heatherly and Stone Summit Kennesaw and REI, Quality content

[@melindawilding4253]

Kaitlin, you are truly a fierce and powerful athlete. Thank-you for being you and giving the rest of us motivation!

[@ShaneZeb]

She is an inspiration, keep doing your best and being you! I love the attitude and outlook!

[@bobbyhightower2380]

I climb at that stone summit , that place has some great freaking climbers

[@nikkihark5882]

Beautiful...on many levels❤️

[@jimcosta4071]

Shout out to Kaitlin. You ROCK 🧗

[@SilentWolf333]

Salute!!!

[@BobbiWeb]

Dead last is first class

[@yanarquista]

I think this is the first video without any downvotes I have ever seen. You deserve it, Kaitlin!

[@zhiterawiggins9999]

There are 7 now. Joyless idiots.

[@Ella-Llasa]

❤ keep crushing it!

[@heatherbrenner8275]

I am really enjoying these stories that REI is putting out. This girl is amazing, she makes me want to go climbing.

[@clarkansas6590]

Very Good

[@dredredringoproject]

Respect

[@charlesandrews6769]

Reppin that Southern kick ass attitude!!

[@J.D.Supreme]

We all belong any where and every where!
Believe in yourselves!

[@nikolajc7617]

Awesome.

[@AM-jh7le]

This is the stuff.

[@richardbarrett2625]

Awesome 😎

[@cgfh4760]

Get it!