Climbing Through War in Ukraine | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

In the heart of war-torn Ukraine, Stoned Climbers—a massive outdoor festival blending rock climbing and live music—thrives in Zhytomyr, turning chaos into community. Amid air raid alerts and soldiers on leave, climbers of all levels scale walls, cheered on by strangers who’ve found solace in shared triumph. All proceeds fund Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, proving resilience lives in the cracks of conflict. Inspired by Yosemite’s counterculture roots, the event offers mental and physical escape, teaching beginners to trust gear and themselves. Instructors like Andrii Lamei see climbing as stress…