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Shalom Maholo, 22, pictured creating a climbing route, is one of a small group of Malawians who want to turn their country into a destination of choice for climbers and encourage a new generation of Malawian climbers, too. 'We’re women, and society thinks that we cannot do it, but we need to take these barriers out,' she says. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
Climbing has been lauded as the ‘future of tourism’ in Malawi, and the stunning granite cliffs of Chambe in the south have already attracted guests from around the world. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
A group of climbers make their way to Mulundi, a high cliff in west Malawi that straddles the border with Mozambique, about 125km south of Lilongwe. [D Scott Clark/Al Jazeera]
Genevive Walker of the Global Climbing Initiative travelled to Malawi in August last year, where she taught Malawians advanced climbing skills. 'There’s so much potential here, and I think with Shalom and others being able to establish new routes, they’re heading in the right direction.' [D Scott Clark/Al Jazeera]
Celebrate Nhlane discovered climbing in 2021 and has since immersed herself in the community. 'I’ve made friends climbing, and they always encourage you and motivate you, so I love it,' she says. [D Scott Clark/Al Jazeera]
Climbing in Malawi often attracts a number of curious children, so climbers here often bring spare harnesses and small shoes in case they want to try it. [D Scott Clark/Al Jazeera]
The Climb Centre in Lilongwe is one of only three climbing gyms in Malawi, and anyone can climb here, irrespective of whether or not they are able to pay. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
Malawi lacks recreational opportunities for young people, but groups of men and women can gather to practise climbing after work and on weekends. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
Mphatso Brooklyn Kazembe is a keen climber. 'The climbing community keeps me calm,' he says. 'When I'm climbing, I don't feel judged or belittled, I feel like I'm one of them.' [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
It’s impossible to buy climbing shoes in Malawi, so climbers here rely on donations from all over the world. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
Moses Kalirani, Climb Malawi’s only full-time member of staff, says it can be difficult to attract Malawians to recreational activities like climbing. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
A group of climbers out on an expedition carry their crash pads towards Nkhoma Mountain, 50km east of Lilongwe. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
Two tourists climb new routes near Nathenje, an old quarry transformed into a climbing wall by Malawian route setters. [Kiran Kallur/Al Jazeera]
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