She may be small, but don’t be fooled by her size – Vy can climb with the best of them thanks to her technique, determination, and straight-up grit.

 

Climbing is always a journey of self exploration: as much about scaling your personal possibilities as it is about the tree, wall, or rock face you happen to find yourself on. So maybe that’s why a lot of the people at Push are on a voyage of discovery, seeking out the more unusual routes through life. This is Jona’s journey.

 

 

 

 

Hometown: Saigon

 

Years climbing: 1.5

 

Climbing level: 6a+

 

Why do you love climbing? Because you have to push yourself to overcome fear. I love the beauty of the body movement. And especially, the hand crimp!

 

What’s your guilty pleasure? I can’t stop eating junk food!

 

What music are you listening to right now? Overflow by Bootleg Rascal

 

Favorite food? Vietnamese food!

 

Where’s you favorite place that you’ve climbed? Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island in Northern Vietnam.

 

If you could climb anywhere in the world, where would it be? Yosemite National Park in California.

 

What are your other hobbies? I like to take road trips and travel, play badminton, go paddle boarding, and hike in the mountains.

 

Describe your perfect day: Anytime customers enjoy my routes!

 

Who inspires you? Alex Honnold and Ashima Shiraishi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Words by Steve Shipside.