Kimber Cross is an alpine and ice climber from Tacoma, Washington, known for her technical ability and determination and living her mantra, “Can’t. Will. Did.” Born with one hand, she made the first disabled ascent of Mount Rainier’s Kautz Route using a prosthetic ice tool. A National Board-Certified kindergarten teacher and public speaker, Kimber shares stories of inclusion and perseverance. She continues to redefine what’s possible through adaptive equipment, grit, and mentorship, in the mountains and beyond.
