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Caption: MY CLIMBING PARTNER EATS CHICKEN LIVER Millie, the Rock Climbing Cat
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Caption: Craig, a Backcountry.com employee, manages our email marketing
program. Atop his shoulder is Millie,
his feline. Craig shared his deeply rooted passion for rock climbing with Millie when she was just a kitten.
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Caption: Today, Millie is a famous, sponsored athlete and a tireless climber.
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Caption: Adopted from a local shelter,
young Millie was soon exposed to adventure with her new human, Craig.
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Caption: Craig began Millie's
training regimen by taking
outings to local parks.
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Caption: Which were soon followed by
hikes in the foothills and mountains near their home in Utah.
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Caption: Craig noticed that Millie seemed to really enjoy rock scrambling.
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Caption: So he assembled a climbing kit for Millie and the duo headed south to test their mettle on Utah's world class rock climbing destinations.
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Caption: Millie had all the qualities Craig
was searching for in a trustworthy
rock climbing partner.
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Caption: "She always wants to go higher, and she pushes herself hard. But she also knows when to stop. When she's done, she's done."
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Caption: "She never complains, no matter how bad it gets. She takes big risks and doesn't bitch when they don't pan out."
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Caption: "She isn't hyper-focused on climbing either. She's happy to explore deserts, slot canyons, caves, fields, etc."
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Caption: "It's a nice bonus that we enjoy the same kinds of climbing. I'm weak and she doesn't have opposable thumbs, so we tend to like similar routes: slabby shots that require more technique and balance than raw power."
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Caption: "She's never afraid to
take the long way."
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Caption: "And she'll cuddle inside
your sleeping bag
all night to keep you warm."
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Caption: Most importantly, Millie never takes things too seriously. After all, a day outside is a great day to be alive.
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Caption: Learn more about
Millie & Craig
http://bit.ly/1L5MamI
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Caption: Visit Millie and Craig on Instagram
@Pechanga #goatworthy
#backcountryemployee