
'It was super cool just having that much melanin in Montana': The climbers aiming to boost diversity
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Whether it's a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the difference.
Born to first-generation immigrants from Samoa and Ethiopia, the 26-year-old grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles but later moved to Bozeman, Montana, when he went to college. It was there that he fell in love with the outdoors and the spectacular ice climbing opportunities Montana has to offer.More Related News

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