Favia Dubyk

A woman in athletic clothing climbs horizontally on a rock ceiling, gripping the rock with her hands and feet. She appears focused and strong, with toned muscles visible. The environment is rocky and outdoors.

A woman with curly dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a green-patterned tank top and a silver necklace, with a dark background.

DISCIPLINE:

Climbing Team

ABOUT ME:

Currently based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I am an avid boulderer who loves lowball roofs and toe hooks. Hueco Tanks is my favorite climbing destination with its endless supply of roofs! Outside of climbing, I am a physician who specializes in hematopathology and a proud mother of 5 cats and 1 dog.

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. Surviving Advanced Stage Cancer
2. Climbing Chung-li (V11) at the Temple outside of Albuquerque, NM
3. Competing on American Ninja Warrior for 2 seasons
4. Opening my very own medical clinic- Dr. Favia's Diagnosis Education Clinic.
5. Being Harvard’s fastest woman for several years

Q+A:

Who is your favorite climbing partner?

My favorite climbing partner is Hans, my dog. He is by my side for all my adventures!

What is your go-to hype song?

"Be a Man" by Randy Man Macho Savage

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

Mythos!! My very first pair of climbing shoes ever and I still wear them now!

Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?

I support and volunteer with multiple animal groups including the Animal Protective League. My husband and I love to foster litters of kittens to get them ready for adoption.

APE INDEX:

+1" - My height is 5'2.75''