Philippe Ribiere is a French climber born with Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome, a rare condition with many limitations, including certain physical deformities associated with mental disability. Philippe was abandoned by both parents when he was born, but at the age of 4 was adopted by a French family who encouraged him to go in for climbing. Since then, climbing has become his life.
Philippe Ribiere is a super strong climber and amazing person although some sees him as a stranger. In Neil Hart's video edit below, he showcase Philippe's unprecedented insight into how he sees the world. Born with a disfiguring condition called Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, Philippe is a traveler and a loner living in his caravan but he is also one of the kindest, funniest, and most generous guys. We can all learn something from the way he approaches life. Check him out.
"Day after day I free myself of my handicap. It’s wonderful, at least the results have been amazing, thanks to climbing"
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