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Today's episode is a tribute to one of the most influential characters in the climbing community and the original climbing advocate: Armando Menocal. Armando is known by many as a civil rights lawyer turned climber, and the dedicated founder of Access Fund. He passed away in October 2024 at the age of 83 after a battle with cancer. This episode is a short collection of words from some of his closest friends and colleagues in his memory. Armando's experience and leadership as a civil rights lawyer representing underserved communities translated well to advocating for climbing access on public lands amid fierce controversy during the rise of sport climbing in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His vision for an inclusive climbing community—embracing all styles, including sport climbing and fixed hardware—helped shape the landscape we enjoy today and contributed to the recent victory with the passage of the Protecting America's Rock Climbing (PARC) Act. Enjoy this heart-warming episode celebrating Armando's kindness and his vision for the future of climbing. Thank you to Brady Robinson, Rick Accomazzo, Allen Sanderson, David Rosenstein and Kika Bradford for contributing to this episode. Brady Robinson- 3:21 Rick Accomazzo- 27:54 David Rosenstein- 31:40 Allen Sanderson- 34:41 Kika Bradford- 39:02
The Giving Tuesday show is at the Downtown YMCA for the Give For Kids Drive for the Strong Kids Fund with guests including the Y's Lou Bart and Lynn Eck, and the Y's STRIDE program fifth-graders Jonas Croke, Brady Robinson and Connor Leonard. To donate, text YMCA2024 to 56651 or call 217-280-5099.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Armando Menocal was a civil rights lawyer and climber who helped found the Access Fund. It's safe to say that without Armando's silent but hugely significant contributions, climbing would look very different today. Sadly, Armando recently died at the age of 83 from cancer. Here today to help memorialize Armando is Armando's friend and colleague Brady Robinson. Brady is the former Executive Director of the Access Fund. He is a veteran of numerous expeditions, with first ascents in Pakistan, Patagonia, and Peru. Today he works as the director of philanthropy at the Freja Foundation and is working on conservation projects in South America. But first, your hosts listen to another climbing podcast, get redpilled, freak out, and launch into a conspiracy of our own about Jimmy Chin and Sandy Irvine. Something's afoot on Everest … For today's final bit, climber / musician Jessica Roki Kilroy is back with Right Here Remix. Roki is a climber and musician from Montana, whose experimental, brooding, emotional folk music incorporates the sounds of the natural world, including those that she captured while on El Cap. Show Notes “Remembering Armando Menocal” on Climbing Cuba Climbing Armando Fund on Access Fund Freyja Foundation The Nugget's Instagram Remains of Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine believed to have been found on Everest Rokifolk.com Follow Jessica Roki Kilroy on Instagram Jessica Roki Kilroy Bandcamp Jessica Roki Kilroy on Spotify Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcast Contact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com
In this episode of the Truth in this Art podcast, host Rob Lee sits down with E. Brady Robinson, a Baltimore-based Creative Director, Designer, and Photographer. Robinson shares how she divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work, providing valuable insights into the creative process and the challenges of balancing artistic vision with commercial demands.Listeners will learn about Robinson's photography career, which includes features in prestigious publications such as The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, and Slate.com, among others. She has also produced a documentary called Art Desks, which was published by Daylight Books and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P, with an essay by Andy Grundberg.Robinson's commercial clients include major brands such as Under Armour, Google, and Barneys New York, and she has taught at several institutions including the University of Central Florida, Georgetown University, and the Corcoran College of Art + Design. She leads photography workshops throughout the United States and gives seminars on publishing photo books, fundraising for art projects, and branding/social media strategies for artists.During the interview, Robinson shares her experiences as a photographer and professor, providing valuable insights into the world of fine art and commercial photography. Listeners will also learn about her background, including her education at The Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland and her MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.This interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in photography, art, or creative entrepreneurship. Robinson's wealth of experience and knowledge will inspire and inform anyone looking to pursue a career in the creative arts.This interview is part of a month-long celebration of National Photo Month where we highlight the stories of Photographers, Photojournalists and other creatives where photography is part of their creative work. National Photo Month is celebrated each year during May by professional and amateur photographers, and even selfie lovers. The entire month is dedicated to learning the history of photography, mastering its many techniques and skills, and researching which camera is best to invest in. Today, anyone can be considered a photographer in the sense that we constantly take photos of things and people around us. Portable cameras and smartphones have made it easier to click and store photographs on the go. National Photo Month is for everyone who has ever clicked a photo. Share your favorite photos and get your friends to do the same.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host E. Brady Robinson Studio - Guest National Photo MonthThis episode of The Truth In This Art is part of National Photo Month, which is celebrated every May by professional and amateur photographers alike, as well as selfie enthusiasts. During this month-long celebration, people dedicate themselves to learning about the rich history of photography, honing their skills and techniques, and researching which cameras to invest in.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode, I sit down with Brady Robinson. Brady is the pastor of Christ Church here in Sterling, Illinois. Brady has a passion for reading and teaching God's word. We walk through the divine and human nature of the Scripture. The Bible has two authors- God and man. That's a terrible tension to hold, but when we do, we understand it best. When we read the bible with an unbalanced perspective, we miss the meaning and create an agenda. Visit Christ Church's Website https://www.christchurchsterling.com Listen to Brady's sermons https://www.youtube.com/@christchurchsterling3460 The Orthopraxy Podcast exists to talk about the Christian life and living out what we believe. Every week we sit down with a guest to talk about the practical things in our faith. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes. Orthopraxy is a ministry of Finish Line Ministries International. Finish Line Ministries International is committed to the work of Training Pastors, Equipping The Church, Providing For Orphans, and Reaching The Lost in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Working alongside the remarkable men and women of southeast Africa, Finish Line Ministries International creates and develops ministry initiatives specifically designed to impact lives, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and establish His church. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthopraxypod/ Follow us on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orthopraxypod Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UCy_4kP2C... Learn more about our Initiatives: www.finishlineminitries.org Follow Finish Line: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinishLineIntl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinishLineIntl
Brady Robinson Brady began working in outdoor education in the mid-'90s at a boy's camp in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. He went on to work with Outward Bound for over a decade, spent some time guiding, and instructed with NOLS for a few years. After leaving fieldwork, he has primarily worked in conservation as the Executive Director of the Access Fund for ten years and has positions with Tompkins Conservation and the Conservation Alliance. Brady is a gifted climber. Before having a family, he spent many years chasing bold rock and alpine first ascents in Patagonia, Pakistan and other far-flung mountain ranges. Many of his partners were some of the most elite professional climbers, including Conrad Anker, Steph Davis, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin. These days Brady is taking a few months off to focus on being a dad, working through life transitions, reading, taking online courses, and reflecting on what he wants to give to his kids, himself, and the world in the next chapter of his career.Ed RobersonEd currently serves as Conservation Director at Palmer Land Conservancy, regional land and water conservation organization in Colorado. He is also the founder of Mountain & Prairie, a podcast/blog that has been recognized by groups including the Aspen Institute, High Country News, Montana Governor's Office, and more. Ed was a student with NOLS during a 1999 Semester in the Pacific Northwest, in which Brady was one of his instructors for the backpacking and mountaineering section. He has stayed in touch with Brady over the years. Ed currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and two daughters.
EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition. IG:@ebradyrobinson IG: MarylandArtPlace IG: Acutevisions SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women's Day. In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom. Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites. Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot, signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the artist's Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80's roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson's childhood. The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray, Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François. Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai, Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo, DR. Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Citizens of Baltimore County. Thank you to my sponsors: Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com
E. Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore, MD. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. She is the founder of BMORECULINARY. Robinson specializes in shooting food, fashion, fitness, and portraits. Her fine art work is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art. Robinson is Instructor of Photography at Goucher College and International Center for Photography in NYC. She also teaches vinyasa yoga. Baltimore is her art home. Robinson received her BFA in photography from he Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and her MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Her current series Sk8r GRLS will be on exhibit in January with Maryland Art Place at Hotel Indigo in Baltimore and featured in the next issue of BMOREART. Twitter + IG: @ebradyrobinson
Leveraging Business to Protect Wild Places: A Conversation with Brady Robinson, Executive Director of the Conservation Alliance. Brady Robinson is a conservationist, climber and educator whose career has included over a decade at Outward Bound and 11 years running the Access Fund, the national organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserved. He was Director of Strategy and Development for Tompkins Conservation, which creates terrestrial and marine national parks in Chile and Argentina, reintroduces missing species and conserves biodiversity, and now serves as the Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, which works with businesses to fund and partner with organizations to protect wild places. For this episode of the Impact Report, Bard MBA's Sean Reckert speaks with Brady about the need for better representation, diversity and inclusion in the conservation space and the future of this work in light of the pandemic. ImpactReportPodcast.com
Episode Fourteen: Tryston Butler, J.T. Milner and Andrew Zimmel break down Thursday Night Football, with Tampa Bay looking beatable and Nick Foles and Allen Robinson coming through. Also, Starters and Fallers for this weekend and MVP picks.Find the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher or wherever else you get your podcasts. Music from https://www.bensound.com
Host Kevin Riley interviews the Access Fund's Brady Robinson during a day out climbing in Boulder Canyon, and Kevin sits down with Climbing editor Matt Samet to discuss recent events in big wall speed climbing. Music by Small Houses: http://smallhouses.band/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen as we talk conservation and public lands. A few highlights from the show we recorded last night... Rebecca Schwagger tells us a bit about our venue, the Studio Boulder, and at 4m45s we get rolling. Lloyd Athearn and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative bought part of a kickass mountain (Mt. Shavano) for $50k, so we can all hike it! Hey, mountain bikers! #dontbeadick Brady Robinson rocked a ponytail for 6 years too long; is on the fence whether Access Fund will attend Outdoor Retailer shows (it's complicated) Doug Schnitzspahn really wants you to VOTE! Aimee Ross answers the burning question about IMBA ... who the hell says "bicycling"? Offers great advice for those who want to get active protecting public lands. We come up short looking for evidence that hunters and self-powered athletes are working together. But there's hope! The Studio Boulder is one killer venue! Equipped with an Airstream and brewery next door. What more could you want in an office-share?! Drink when you hear: bicyling #swagresponsibly#dismountandchat#dontbeadick Grayson Schaffer low energySpecial thanks to our crew and special guests: Cory Kelly Russ Melissa Wade Abby Robyn And to our awesome hosts at The Studio (Boulder)! You guys rock!
“Maybe it’s a little stormy out, but we’re gonna keep going.” - Brady Robinson Brady Robinson started off working for North Carolina Outward Bound from 1995 to 2007. He held a variety of positions over the years, from instructor to director of operations. Brady started and ran the Patagonia mountaineering program from 1999 to 2003. "During my final 4 years I oversaw all program operations and safety management for the school," says Robinson. "I remain engaged with the outdoor education world through my work with the Access Fund." Brady has served as the executive director of the Access Fund since the fall of 2007. The Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment. Being founded in 1991, they’ve just recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.They are a certified land trust with a revolving loan program and support over 100 climbing agencies across the country. Brady also serves on the Board of Directors of the Outdoor Alliance, whose mission is to ensure the conservation and stewardship of our nation’s land and waters through the promotion of sustainable, human-powered recreation. Bulletpoints A lot of success with the Obama administration in regards to the Access Fund program Government wishes to get recreational land to be a state owned territory instead of federally owned When states compete with who can better support these sustainable activities, it’s good for everybody We’ve been tugging at the pant legs of decision makers, trying to bring the importance of recreational areas to their attention With the new administration in 2017, there is cause for concern The Outdoor Alliance and Conservation Alliance had a program laid out with the Clinton Administration, which fell through due to election results It is written in Republican federal documentation that they are going to sell off federal lands to states It’s not about states rights, it’s about who is the highest bidder - It raises cause for concern Corporations will see this as an opportunity to grab public land Global warming is a real issue, and affects the climbing community It’s important to support the organizations you believe in! Act when the time comes Links Brady Robinson’s Twitter: twitter.com/bradyrobinson Access Fund: Accessfund.org Outdoor Alliance: OutdoorAlliance.org Conservation Alliance: ConservationAlliance.com
About The Access Fund The Access Fund is an organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open for climbers while keeping land owners happy with those climbers. Since 1981, the organization has been helping to end disputes between climbers and landowners and buying climbing land and making it available for us, among many other things. For a full history and overview of the Access Fund, go to this page. Often unnoticed by us climbers, these passionate people have worked hard to keep places like the Red River Gorge and Hueco Tanks open to us. From their site... "Since 1990, the Access Fund has assisted with 59 acquisitions through the Access Fund Climbing Preservation Grant Program and the Access Fund Climbing Conservation Loan Program, helping to preserve over 16,303 acres of land for climbing." See a list of their many good deeds here. Rock Project They also organize something called the Rock Project, where influential climbers teach other climbers how to responsibly and safely go from climbing in a gym setting to climbing outdoors. This is mostly what I wanted to talk to them about, since there's a growing influx of new climbers all over the world, some of whom are doing unsafe and/or unsavory things at the cliffs. My Talk with the Access Fund In this interview, I talked with Brady Robinson, the Executive Director, and Travis Herbert, the Education Director of the Access Fund. We covered a lot of topics, including: Their recent access work Poop disposal at the crag Smoking at climbing areas Stashing pads Music at climbing areas Cutting down trees Putting up new routes And lots of other goodies. If you're new-ish to climbing - or even if you think you know everything about etiquette, please listen to this interview. If we all got on the same page about these things, climbing areas would be much safer and even more of a friendly place than they already are. Access Fund Links Give to the Access Fund: www.accessfund.org Educate Yourself about Etiquette and Environmental issues Training Programs for You Check out our Route Climbing Training Program for route climbers of all abilities. Our other training programs: Training Programs Page. FrictionLabs Discount FrictionLabs (my favorite chalk company by far) is offering you a discount on their awesome chalk - woot! Just visit www.frictionlabs.com/trainingbeta to get the discounts. Please Review The Podcast on iTunes! Link to the TrainingBeta Podcast on iTunes is HERE. Please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes here to help the show reach more curious climbers around the world ;)
We think of bolts as offering bomproof anchors and protection. But many of the bolts used by climbers today were placed at least 20 to 30 years ago, and they were never designed to be used by climbers in the first place. In 2015, a climber in California died when an old bolt failed under his body weight. In this episode, Ashley speaks with Jason Haas and Brady Robinson about bolt safety. Should climbers blindly trust bolts? And what are leaders in the climbing world doing about the problem of old bolts?
Brady Robinson is the Executive Director of the Access Fund, a conservation and advocacy organization that helps to protect climbing areas throughout the United States. Despite being a relatively small non-profit, the Access Fund’s work has a broad ripple effect far beyond the climbing community and extends into areas of conservation, public lands policy, and general outdoor recreation, just to name a few. Under Brady’s leadership, the Access Fund has been incredibly effective, and as climbing becomes more popular, the Access Fund's work will only become more important. • Brady also has a seriously impressive outdoor resume—he was an instructor for both Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and has done a number of large-scale expeditions throughout the Himalayas. He still finds time to push himself hard in climbing, mountain biking, and other adventures, while simultaneously leading the Access Fund and being a fully committed family man. • We had a fun conversation that covered a wide range of topics. We dig into the details of the Access Fund’s mission and methods, including why non-climbers should care about its work. We talk about Brady’s diverse career experience, and he tells a few crazy stories from his big-mountain expeditions with climbing partners such as Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker. Brady also offers advice to young people who would like to pursue a career centered around the outdoors, conservation, or advocacy. • Even if you’re not a climber, you’ll gain some solid insights from this interview, so I hope you enjoy. • http://mountainandprairie.com/brady-robinson/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:10 - How Brady describes his work 5:00 - Specific methods that the Access Fund uses to protect climbing areas (public policy & acquisitions) 10:30 - How does the Access Fund prioritizes projects 10:45 – Correction from Brady: The Homestead is between Phoenix and Tucson, not Phoenix and Flagstaff 13:15 - Access Fund’s nationwide partnerships 13:55 - Access Fund’s stewardship team 16:30 - Access Fund’s support for landowners and education initiatives 18:40 - Foundation of the Outdoor Alliance 21:20 - Why should non-climbers care about the Access Fund’s work? 26:00 - Early outdoor experiences 27:30 - First climbing experiences 31:44 - Brady and Jimmy Chin learn photography 33:50 - Brady’s near miss with a massive avalanche in Pakistan (see photos above) 41:10 - The closest Brady ever came to dying in the mountains 45:00 - Lessons learned from a life of adventure 46:15 - Memories of the late great Alex Lowe 47:45 - Brady’s decision to pursue a career in education/advocacy/conservation instead of full-time climbing 52:00 - Reflections on finding your passion 57:00 - Advice to young people - a career in the recreation/conservation 1:07:50 - The Access Fund’s biggest threat and opportunity in the next five years 1:11:15 - Favorite books 1:16:30 - Favorite documentary 1:18:30 - Favorite locations in the West and the world 1:21:00 - Brady’s request of the listeners 1:25:55 - Connect with the Access Fund /// This episode is brought to you by Mountain Khakis. Rugged. Authentic. Reliable. Timeless. What started as a casual conversation at the Shady Lady Saloon in Jackson Hole, WY has become a top-performing mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand. Established in 2003, Mountain Khakis quickly became a staple in the wardrobe of everyone from ranch hands to golf pros, those who travel by jet, as well as those who travel by thumb. The Mountain Khakis brand story continues to resonate as it connects to the enthusiast who believes that freedom and rugged adventure is a way of life. Join the conversation at www.mountainkhakis.com
DMV photographer E. Brady Robinson shares her story on publishing her book Art Desks, how she keeps her head and heart on the same axis, what inspires her, how D.C. is great for creative types and where it could be better. We also have a special guest co-interviewer, DMV based nocturnal garden photographer Amanda Kleinman.
On Episode 74, we begin by celebrating the Enromocast’s 1 millionth download- Uncle Phil, I know it was you! Then I get to the conversation with The Access Fund Executive Director, Brady Robinson. Brady talks about talking his way into his post at the AF, being Jimmy Chin’s wingman, and all the amazing things that … Continue reading "Episode 74: Brady Robinson- The Accidental Advocate."
UCF Assistant Art Professor Brady Robinson talks about her exhibit called Shift, on display at the UCF Women's Research Center through October 13.