How feeling 'vulnerable' helped climber Lor Sabourin explore their identity

By Ben Church, CNN Video by Finn McSkimming, CNN

Updated 1457 GMT (2257 HKT) January 11, 2022

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(CNN)The feeling of total vulnerability is something that would prevent most from tryingrock climbing, but for Lor Sabourin, it's what they love most about the sport.

Being so far out of their comfort zone, tackling a route that requires both mental and physical fortitude, provides Sabourin with an opportunity to reflect and work through the challenges in their life. In many ways, it's much more than just a sport for them — it's a way of exploring identity which has helped them accept who they are. «I think it's really hard to hide from the stress of climbing. When you go out, you're really choosing to be vulnerable,» Sabourin tells CNN Sport.«You don't have to do that everywhere else in life.Read More»People are able to really find out how they do best when they're in stress and to learn better ways to