Alex Puccio is one of the world’s top female boulders both outdoors and in competitions.  Unfortunately, last year, when warming up for the Vail World Cup, she fell awkwardly and tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus.  However, through some serious hard work and dedication, she was able to recover from her injury and get back to climbing at the V13 level within three months of her surgery.

While we all don’t climb at the same level as Alex, this video is gives you a great behind the scenes look at the level of hard work and dedication that goes into being a top professional climber.  You get to see Alex as she dedicates herself to her recovery process and all the necessary PT.  Additionally, the video highlights Alex’s struggle to regain her confidence after the injury, which is something a climber of any level who has had a serious injury can relate to.

“In 2015 Alex Puccio was having the season her life and getting ready to compete at the Vail World Cup. She was preparing to compete on the full world cup circuit and was bouldering at the V14 level. Then she fell. While warming up for a competition she fell awkwardly tearing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. Her season ended, she underwent surgery to repair the torn ligaments and began a regime of physical therapy and training. But if Alex Puccio is known for anything it’s her dedication to training. Focusing purely on her physical therapy she was back climbing V13 outside within three months of surgery. Join her on the Road to Recovery. Watch the physical and mental struggles of an elite athlete suddenly relegated to walking on crutches and her return to rock climbing.” -Height Films & Zerr Productions

Alex Puccio’s Road to Recovery Video

Definitely give this video a look.  Not only does it highlight and give you insight into Alex’s extremely impressive and speedy recovery, but it is also full of some awesome bouldering footage including Alex’s sends of several famous V13 boulder problems.  Trust us, it will have you psyched for your next training session!