Episode 60 – Protecting the Future of Climbing with Armando Menocal
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Armando Menocal. Armando is a third generation Cuban American, Civil Rights Lawyer, avid climber and co-founder of the Axis Fund, which helps climbers across the world. Over the past several years Armando has spent his summers climbing in Jackson and winters back in Cuba.
In this episode, Stephan and Armando talk about Cuban culture, climbing outside of the US, the Tobacco Business, and the founding of the Axis Fund.
To connect with Armando, visit CubaClimbing.com
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Hello podcast world. I am Stephan Abrams the host and creator of The Jackson Hole Connection. I’ve been living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming since the summer of 1999, when I moved here to visit with my brother. I immediately fell in love with this place and knew I would call Jackson Hole my home...
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