Timmy O'Neill (Acting)

Timmy O'Neill is a professional rock climber, first ascensionist and public speaker. Following early speed ascents of Yosemite's 3,000 foot El Capitan, O’Neill has dedicated his time to a life of international exploration and giving back through ‘adventure impact’ - the combination of outdoor adventure and social impact. He is co-founder and former executive director of Paradox Sports, a non-profit that integrates individuals with disabilities into outdoor recreation. O'Neill also volunteers as an ophthalmic tech, working on the African continent for the past 10+ years to assist in curing preventable blindness with CureBlindness.org. O'Neill is a 20 year climbing ambassador sponsored by Patagonia, Osprey Packs, and Clif Bar. He is most recently the founder of Joy Merchants, offering multi-day outdoor retreats, in order to create strong personal relationships via curated individual exercises and group conversations, both trailside and fireside. O’Neil currently makes his home in the SF Bay area, a short journey...Read More