Perpetual Evolution — A Conversation with Federica Mingolla, One of Italy’s Most Renowned Climbers

In this conversation, I speak with Federica Mingolla about climbing, freedom, ambition, motherhood, and the ways our lives and identities continue to evolve. CiTR 101.9 FM / The Blue Hour Recorded in Aosta, Italy, on August 18, 2026 Listen: CiTR | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The Blue Hour, hosted by Farha Guerrero, airs every Tuesday at 2 p.m. on CiTR 101.9 FM at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and at citr.ca. Federica is an Italian professional climber, alpinist and mountain guide. Born in Turin in 1994, she began climbing as a teenager and went on to build a career spanning sport climbing, multi-pitch routes and alpinism. She is now based in the Aosta Valley, where she works as a mountain guide. She also holds a degree in Sports Science and is an athlete for La Sportiva and Petzl. Our conversation moves between climbing and life beyond it: instinct and uncertainty, ambition and compromise, becoming a mother, and remaining open to change. Federica…