Podcast appearances and mentions of Lynn Hill

Lynn Hill shattered expectations in the world of rock climbing—and beyond. She shares how bold choices, grit, and passion helped her redefine what's possible at any age.

Louise Shepherd was and is a juggernaut for women's climbing, particularly in Australia, where she did for climbing what Lynn Hill did in the US - make it impossible to ignore that women are excellent at this. And this was before everybody got the news from everywhere immediately - so, yes, there needed to be a palpable example in all of the climbing hotspots. And there was. Jill Lawrence in the UK, Catherine Destivelle in France, Christine Gambert, though French, was often climbing in Germany, Lynn Hill in the US, and of course, Louise Shepherd in Australia.   Louise and I only had a short time to chat, so I came in researched and ready, and trying to fill some of the gaps that I hadn't been able to fill through my reading, and in turn, got some great stories from Louise about climbing with the other women we've been discussing.  Save Arapiles Climbing Petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-natimuk-stop-the-rock-climbing-ban-at-the-famous-mt-arapiles Save Arapiles Climbing Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_bYfeWq_Nw Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

Lynn Hill is THE legend, and quite possibly the most impactful climber of all time. I could make a case that Lynn's free ascent in a day of The Nose is the greatest climbing achievement of all time.  But Lynn and I aren't talking about Lynn. We're talking about the other women of the 80s: the women she climbed with, competed against and was inspired by. We also get into who is inspiring her now.  More from Lynn at her website.  Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

When you hear the phrase living legend, what comes to mind?....to me…this is someone who has lived a life to their fullest. A life that inspires us to be our best. Someone whose legacy will outlast them.Today, I have the pleasure of releasing my conversation with a true living legend…Bob Gaines. Bob began climbing in the mid-1970s—right in the thick of climbing's golden era, alongside icons like Ron Kauk, Scott Cosgrove, John Bachar, John Long, and Lynn Hill. But Bob wasn't just in the audience—he was part of the show. He became John Long's main climbing partner for five years. He trained hard, soloed hard, and became a Joshua Tree lifer—watching legends like Bachar soloing 5.10s and 11s before most people had their morning coffee.It's easy to remember these iconic names like John Bachar and Lynn Hill, but Bob Gaines has his own right to stand amongst these icons of climbing. With nearly 600 first ascents under his belt, and 500 of them located solely in Joshua Tree California. Bob has certainly stamped his name into the history of climbing. His routes are known for being clean, creative, and undeniably classic—if you're on a Bob Gaines line, chances are you're giving it four stars on Mountain Project.This episode marks Bob's first-ever podcast appearance. I give him the chance to share his origin story. How he found climbing and how the icons of history directly influenced his journey. We dive deep into several of his key first ascents, so get out your MP and be ready to add a bunch of climbs to your to do list. We explore the controversial issue of bolting, how that process developed over the decades, and how we are currently in a time period where we may lose the freedom to bolt in wilderness areas entirely. We explore Bob's unique experience in Hollywood as a stunt double for William Shatner in Star Trek V and safety officer for the 1993 movie Cliffhanger. And finally we speak about Bob's unique experience as a climbing instructor for SEAL Team 6. This is a rare, wide-ranging conversation with a man who's lived more life than most of us can imagine.----HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW & GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE EPISODES!  For a little as $5/mo!----Don't forget to check out our full video episodes on Youtube!The TCM movement is growing but we need your help to spread the word! Please share this podcast with your friends and family. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to support the show. If you enjoyed the show we'd appreciate it if you could rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher.We are always looking for new guests. If you or someone you know would be a great fit for the show please don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us on IG or email us directly @ theclimbingmajoritypodcast@gmail.com---ResourcesBob's InstagramAll Of Bob Gaines' BooksOpening Scene of Star Trek VBob's Write Up on Slab ClimbingStar Trek V & Free Solo Parody

In Part 3 of our series on female climbers of the 1980s, we wrap up the decade with difficulty reaching new heights. We see a smart pattern start to emerge at the top of the pack as women realize how to leverage their unique strengths, and in doing so, they prove themselves with resounding success at the most futuristic crag in the world - Buoux.  In this episode we discuss Christine Gambert, Catherine Destivelle, Lynn Hill, Isabelle Pattisiere, as well as many women who were involved in the business and culture of climbing.  Listen to the Audio Stories from The Pinnacle Club. Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

In Part 2 of our series on women climbers of the 1980s, we focus on the middle of the decade, when difficulty soared.  We take a closer look at the 1984 International Ladies Meet hosted by The Pinnacle Club in North Wales, how it connects to the women who were at the forefront of sport climbing a year later, and how standards began to skyrocket. We wrap up in Australia where Nyrie Dodd is the first to finish an often tried project. In this episode we discuss Jill Lawrence, Gill Price, Catherine Destivelle, Christine Gambert, Lynn Hill, Isabelle Pattisiere, Luisa Iovane and more. Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

The history of women in climbing, in it's written form, is woefully incomplete. In this, the first of a multi-part series, we attempt to correct some of these oversights by taking a look at not only the early 80s, but the years and accomplishments that laid the foundation for the women of the 80s.  In this episode, we discuss Bev Johnson, Sibylle Hechtel, Diana Hunter, Coral Bowman, Beth Bennett, Barbara Devine, Louise Shepherd, Catherine Destivelle, Jill Lawrence, Mari Gingery, Lynn Hill and more.  Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

Louise Shepherd is a living legend, and has been called “The Lynn Hill of Australia”. We talked about climbing in the late 70s, her formative experiences, dirtbagging in Arapiles, onsighting some of the first 5.12s in Yosemite, access issues threatening Aralipes climbing, putting cultural heritage into context, and how climbers can help save Arapiles climbing.How You Can Help:https://www.climbingvictoria.com/arapiles Revival Climbing Coalition:revivalclimbing.comEP 225: Tony Bell & David Bress (my episode with the founders of Revival)Learn more about Revival's adjustable climbing walls and landing systems.Crimpd:crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app. Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy and Mark and Julie CalhounShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/louis-shepherdNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:26) – Fahrenheit(00:03:09) – Australian bolting system(00:05:49) – Louise's intro to climbing in 1978(00:16:46) – Dealing with health issues(00:18:36) – Formative experiences(00:24:34) – Flying breasts & Kim Carrigan(00:29:34) – Yosemite & yoyo style(00:36:16) – Living in Arapiles(00:49:09) – Guiding & The Millennium Draught(00:58:35) – Cultural heritage & closures in Arapiles(01:20:00) – How we can help(01:27:29) – Endangered species & preservation(01:34:15) – Potential outcomes & complexities(01:41:53) – Recap & wrap up

Andy Salo and Whitney Boland are modern day Gunks legends. Andy has FA'd some of the hardest routes in the area and co-written the brilliant guidebooks to the area. Whitney moved to the area and gained near instant local status, eventually writing the Flashback series about Gunks legends, which you can find both in Andy's guidebooks and on the Rock and Snow website.   In this episode, we discuss the scene and history at The Gunks, what factors contributed to the Gunks being such a powerhouse in the 80's, and what it's like to be a short woman in climbing. Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

Russ Clune is a Legend. I once introduced him as climbing's Forrest Gump, because since the 1980's he's been there for many of climbing's most impactful moments. A Gunks local who has traveled widely to climb on every type of rock, in every style imaginable, he's a living thread from before sport climbing to now, and if you're ever lucky enough to meet him, will eagerly regale you with those stories.  In this episode, we discuss: Lynn Hill's arrival on the Gunks climbing scene. Working on Vandals with Lynn. When Lynn became THE Lynn Hill. The pros and cons of the yoyo tactic. Clune's new book, The Lifer: Rock Climbing Adventures in the Gunks and Beyond This week our patrons, The Secret Stoners Club, get's a bonus conversation with Russ discussing Jerry Moffatt, Wolfgang Gullich, Patrick Edlinger and more. Join for free and be entered to win a free copy of The Lifer! Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

In 1983, after years of climbing on Yosemite's granite cracks with John Long and the Stonemasters, Lynn Hill went on a roadtrip. First to Arizona, then to Colorado and finally Red Rock, outside of Las Vegas. While on the road, she and Long established some of the most classic routes in the country. After a brief foray into Hollywood stunts, Lynn traveled to the Gunks to climb for a magazine article and photoshoot. What happened next is history.   Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes and giveaways! Check out Climbing Free by Lynn Hill Check out The Lifer by Russ Clune Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

In this episode, I reflect on 10 surprising and powerful lessons I've learned from some of the world's top adventure athletes. From reframing fear to finding joy, embracing awe to chasing big dreams, these lessons have reshaped my own journey—and they can inspire yours too.Whether you're an athlete or simply looking to live more fully, this episode offers actionable insights to start your year with purpose and resilience.Key HighlightsAwe as a motivator and mindset shifter (Caroline Paul, Thomas Huber).Fear isn't the enemy—it's a companion (Timmy O'Neill, Jeremiah Bishop).Joy fuels longevity and resilience (Wingnut).Mentorship grows both the teacher and the student (Lynn Hill, Fitzpatricks).Power and flexibility are essential for lifelong performance (Jeremiah Bishop, Juliet Starrett).It's never too late to chase big adventures (Lionel Conacher, Amy Gubser).I Want to Hear From You!How are you applying these lessons—or similar ones—in your own life? What goals are you chasing in 2025? I'd love to hear your stories! Share your thoughts with me on Instagram or at my email kush@agelessathlete.co, and let's keep inspiring each other to live agelessly.

Imagine standing at the base of El Capitan in the early 1990s. The Nose, one of the most famous and daunting climbing routes in the world, stretches nearly 3,000 feet above you. At this time, no one—not even the best climbers in the world—has free climbed it. Enter Lynn Hill. In 1993, she not only becomes the first person to free climb *The Nose*, but she does it in a single day, a feat that redefined what was possible in climbing. This wasn't just a physical achievement; it was a moment that shattered gender barriers, set new standards, and echoed throughout the entire world of outdoor sports.In this episode, we take you into that pivotal moment and beyond. We'll relive Lynn's historic ascent and explore what it meant to be at the cutting edge of climbing during a time when sponsorship was rare, the sport was still developing in the U.S., and women in climbing were a minority. Lynn didn't just ascend rock faces—she broke through cultural and gender barriers in a male-dominated sport.But this conversation isn't just about Lynn's remarkable climbs. As we dig deeper, we uncover the mindset, the discipline, and the sheer determination that made her one of the most influential climbers of all time. Lynn shares what it was like to grow up in the sport, what kept her pushing limits when others might have doubted her, and how she still maintains that passion 50 years into her climbing career.Lynn has made a fantastic 'Fundamentals of Climbing' video series for beginners and experienced climbers alike! Highly recommended. Find it here: Fundamentals of Climbing with Lynn Hill'

El Cap. Free. In a day. Putting those words on your resume puts you in the league of legends. How did that become the bar? Lynn Hill. A singular athlete who stepped up to the biggest stage in climbing, Lynn redefined what was athletically possible not just for her generation, but generations to come. Emily Harrington and Beth Rodden add their perspective on the momentous achievement.  “It Goes Boys” poster Thanks to our sponsors The North Face  Henson Shaving Use link and enter CLIMBINGGOLD at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: Add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.). COROS Use code CLIMBINGGOLD to get a free watch carabiner with the purchase of a VERTIX 2s watch when both items are in your cart.  Altitude Climbing: Sign up for a free mini-training that Hazel and Altitude have put together to bust some of the biggest myths and faulty advice when it comes to overcoming fear of falling at altitudeclimbing.com/climbinggold LMNT Use link to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order 

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, & remarkable achievements in & beyond the climbing world. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her story - which debuts on 6.18.24 - Here to Climb.RELATED LINKS:Bag BalmBLISTER+ Climbers, Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Sasha's new film: Here to Climb (3:07)Injuries & Obstacles (5:19)How have 5 surgeries changed how you climb? (8:59)How has making this film changed you? (19:05)Feeling like an outsider (21:17)Lynn Hill (25:50)Conformity & Outdoor Communities (28:22)Going to Columbia University (30:55)Weight Issues in the Climbing World (35:10)Logical Progression (44:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In questo podcast tiro le somme, come a fine di ogni stagione, di quanto detto. Si conclude un altro viaggio bellissimo nella storia dell'alpinismo e dell'arrampicata che questa volta ci ha portato negli Stati Uniti, a conoscere il pensiero dei climbers americani dal dopoguerra ad oggi. Siamo partiti dal bellissimo documentario Valley Uprising per poi andare a conoscere i due amici/nemici della Golden Age dell'arrampicata di Yosemite: Royal Robbins e Warren Harding. Abbiamo poi visto il capitolo dedicato agli Stone Monkeys, che ha avuto in Jim Bridwell, detto the Bird, il suo capo carismatico e la sua controparte in Lynn Hill, la regina incontestata dell'arrampicata. Siamo giunti al capitolo conclusivo della parte leggendaria dell'arrampicata americana, quello degli Stone Monkeys che ha avuto nel divino Dean Potter il suo leader carismatico. La morte di Dean, nel 2015 segna un po' la fine di questa parte "leggendaria" dell'arrampicata a Yosemite. L'era attuale vede ancora 2 protagonisti (sono sempre 2!): uno è Tommy Caldwell, a cui ho dedicato uno dei miei primissimi podcast e l'altro è il suo amico, Alex Honnold che passa alla storia per il suo celebre free solo sulla free rider a El Capitan. Ho poi voluto andare a vedere cosa succedesse nell'alpinismo americano di quegli anni e abbiamo così visto la storia di Willi Unsoeld (West Ridge Everest 1963), il professore 68ino che perde sua figlia in spedizione e il punkettaro Mark Twight, l'americano di Chamonix. Infine ho voluto dare un'occhiata a cosa succedesse nell'arrampicata italiana in quegli stessi anni e ho trovato materiale nel libro di Enrico Camanni, Nuovi Mattini. Abbiamo ascoltato le voci di Camanni stesso, di Jolly Lamerti, del bellissimo Manolo e di Andrea Dibbà. Ma soprattutto abbiamo fatto un viaggio attraverso delle persone, dei climber che sono alla ricerca di sé, della libera espressione di sé e quindi della felicità.

Basque superstar Josune Bereziartu first tied in as the 80's were changing into the 90's, after seeing a documentary showing two women climbing in the Verdon. Within those first few months of Josune learning to climb, Lynn Hill did the first 14a ever climbed by a woman. By the middle of the 90's Josune became the 5th woman to equal the feat, which had yet to be surpassed. Her friends suggested she could be the first to climb harder, so she started training to make it a reality. Before the decade would change again, with the performance gap in climbing widening, Josune would push through the pressure and become the first woman to climb 8c, or 5.14b.  And she wouldn't stop there. Check out more here! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE. ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone

Brent, Nate, and Kate climb into the new month with the 2017 documentary film The Dawn Wall featuring:Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, John Branch, Beth Rodden, Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold, Conrad Anker, Brett Lowell, Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to today's episode as host and coach Maddy Cope chats with climber and coach  Billy Ridal about his six-week American adventure to free climb El Capitan's The Nose (5.14a/8b+). This historic route, famous for its challenging granite smears, was first aid climbed over 47 days by Warren Harding and various others in 1958 and first free-climbed by Lynn Hill in 1993 (an ascent which was well ahead of it's time!) With such a legacy, it's no surprise Billy and Alex set their sights on it.Billy shares how his long-held dream of climbing big walls led him to El Cap, where he and his partner Alex Waterhouse etched their names in history as the first Brits to free climb The Nose. From weathering storms in a leaky portaledge 1,500 feet above the ground to making the most of daylight with early starts, Billy recounts their journey.Topics Include:What inspired Billy and Alex to take on The Nose's challengeHow they got stuck in the two main crux's of the routeTheir plan if one of them couldn't climb a specific pitchHow they used innovative thinking to overcome various weather conditionsThe highs and lows of portaledge lifeMaintaining high morale under time pressureAnd much more!Tune in for this captivating episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more! Hear firsthand the amazing story of determination, friendship, and triumph on The Nose.The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.

Nina Caprez is a weapon. Known as the ‘Swiss Machine', and easily one of the most accomplished big wall free climbers on the planet, she had her eyes on freeing The Nose, and she had partnered up with none other than Lynn Hill. What could possibly stand in her way?  The same thing that nearly stopped Lynn. Changing Corners. In this episode, Kris and Nina discuss her history with The Nose, the big lesson learned from it and the friendship that came out of the experience. To get the FULL episode, sign up for the Secret Stoners Club for FREE here.  A few more resources here. ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone

Lauren Delaunay Miller is a climber, former YOSAR member, and award winning author of Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing. From her first moments in Yosemite Valley, hearing the stories of the inspiring women who not only climbed hard things but built the community, she knew that a book was necessary. She just didn't know at the time that she would be the one to write it. In this episode Lauren and Kris discuss how the book came about, the challenges of the anthology style, what the culture of women in Yosemite and on YOSAR was like for Lauren and where Lynn Hill fits into the pantheon of badass women - and people in general - in the most famous climbing area on earth.  Check out more here! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE! ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone

Bobbi Bensman was one of the most dominant competition climbers of the 1990s, winning the Phoenix Bouldering Contest 13 years in a row and 20 National Championships. At a little over 60, she's still going strong, adding every year to a 5.13 ticklist that's now over 250 routes long. In this episode, Kris and Bobbi discuss her years as a competition climber, her greatest rivalry, when she realized that Lynn Hill, who she's known since 16, was on another level, and how their friendship has grown over the years. Check out more here! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE! ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone

Lynn Hill was looking for a different kind of progression. By the mid-1990's climbing grades had skyrocketed, and Lynn was climbing harder and harder. But the difficulty wasn't what drove her. She wanted adventure. Partnership. To push into the unknown. Something BIG. And there was one prize that had been talked about for decades with the air of a fairy tale: Freeing The Nose of El Capitan.  Many people had tried, and most of the easier climbing had been done. Variations had been figured out. But still, two of the pitches seemed futuristic. The scale was daunting. And the route would demand a skill set that nobody on the planet could match.  Nobody that is, except for Lynn Hill.  Check out more here! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE! ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone

Lynn Hill: una regina dell'arrampicata nonché coleader insieme a Jim Bridwell del capitolo della storia dell'arrampicata

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The year is 1991. No woman has ever climbed 5.14. One French superstar says that no woman ever will. But Lynn Hill didn't listen... And years later, Katie Brown wouldn't either.   This is a sample of Episode 1 of Written In Stone: Climbing's Most Important Ascents, the latest podcast from Power Company Climbing & Plug Tone Audio. To hear the rest of the episode and learn more, head over to: www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Patron for as little as $3 a month! Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.

If the 1990's had a door, then Lynn Hill, one of the first American climbers to embrace the new European climbing ethics, definitely kicked it in. At the start of the decade, no woman had climbed 5.14, and one particular French superstar had said that no woman WOULD EVER climb the grade. And so Lynn, channeling the energy from the men who had always told her she couldn't, rose up from an accident that nearly killed her to prove him wrong, and to change the course of women's climbing forever. Learn more at our website. ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE for 20% off at checkout. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone    

If Lynn Hill kicked in the door at the start of the 90s, then Katie Brown ripped it from it's hinges as the decade came to a close. On April 11, 1999, Katie onsighted Omaha Beach in the Red River Gorge, becoming the first woman to onsight 13d. (The route was later upgraded to 14a after hold breakage). But even before this feat, Lynn Hill called Katie the best sport climber in the history of the sport. On this episode, Katie Brown joins Kris to discuss Lynn Hill's impact on her and the climbing community at large.   Katie shares her early memories of Lynn, what it was like climbing and learning from her, and how it all differs from their friendship as adults. You can learn more at our website here! ---------------------------------- Thank you to our partner, Tension Climbing. Tension creates tools to help you elevate your climbing experience. Check out the goods here and use code STONE for 10% off anything but the full Tension Board set-ups, hardware, and gift cards. When you support Tension, you're supporting the team at Plug Tone creating this show.  Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing. Use code STONE at checkout for 20% off. Details at www.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone  

June Shortt Hill, 92, of Highland Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and educator. June was preceded in death by her husband, Lindy Hill; son, Barry Hill; and daughter, Lynn Hill. Left to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Lauren Hill; grandson-in-law, Anthony Pfab; great-granddaughter, Esmeralda June Pfab; and great-grandson, Oliver Elvis Pfab. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, with a eulogy given at 5 p.m. by Lauren Hill. June...Article LinkSupport the show

Valerie Lynn Hill, 69, of Henrico, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lindy and June Hill; and brother, Barry Hill. Lynn was a retired nurse. She is survived by her niece, Lauren Hill, with her husband, Anthony Pfab, along with their children, Esmeralda June and Ollie Elvis. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, with a eulogy given at 5 p.m. by Lauren Hill. Lynn will share her memorial service with her mother,...Article LinkSupport the show

Silvia Bongiovanni"Nuovi Mondi Festival"dal 30 giugno all'8 luglioTra gli ospiti: Hervé Barmasse, Alex Txikon, Lynn Hill, Massimo Zamboni, Domenico Quirico, Piergiorgio Odifreddi, Guido Catalano, Irene Borgna, Luca PeyronDal 30 giugno all'8 luglio torna il Nuovi Mondi Festival, il più piccolo festival di cinema di montagna del mondo.Giunto alla sua dodicesima edizione si terrà oltre che nella storica sede di Valloriate (CN), anche nei borghi di Moiola, Rittana e Roccasperavera.Il tema che legherà tutti gli appuntamenti del programma, che oltre al cinema toccherà la musica, il teatro e la letteratura, è “Oltre le nuvole”.“Dodici edizioni del Nuovi Mondi Festival rappresentano un traguardo importante. - spiegano Silvia Bongiovanni e Fabio Gianotti che il festival lo hanno creato - Abbiamo scritto, dal 2012 ad oggi, una storia, che ai nostri occhi appare meravigliosa e che ci ha sempre aiutato a gettare il cuore oltre l'ostacolo”.Bisogna avere una certa dose di coraggio e una buona dose di voglia di sognare, per riuscire a realizzare un festival in quattro piccolissimi paesi di montagna: Valloriate, Rittana Moiola e Roccasparvera. Qualche centinaio di abitanti in tutto.“Bisogna volare oltre le nuvole - proseguono Silvia e Fabio - inseguire i sogni e fare ciò di cui siamo capaci: aiutare la montagna a non morire di isolamento, attraverso gli eventi culturali.”Anche quest'anno, per gli amanti dell'alpinismo non c'è che l'imbarazzo della scelta.Ci saranno l'alpinista spagnolo di origine basca, Alex Txikon (il 6 gennaio 2023 ha raggiunto la vetta del Manaslu, in Nepal, realizzando la prima invernale integrale dell'ottava montagna della Terra), Lynn Hill, statunitense, non è solo una straordinaria arrampicatrice, ma una vera leggenda vivente dell'arrampicata, a compiuto imprese ritenute impossibili più di un decennio prima di chiunque altro. Infine Hervé Barmasse, alpinista e scrittore valdostano, che ha improntato la sua vita, istintivamente rivolta alla scoperta e all'avventura in montagna.Musica, poesia, scienza e letteratura si incroceranno grazie ai talk con il poeta Guido Catalano con il suo “Smettere di fumare baciando”, il musicista Massimo Zamboni, che presenta “Bestiario selvatico”, il corridore Marco Olmo, campione di ultra trail, l'antropologa alpina Irena Borgna e il teologo Luca Peyron con i loro due ultimi libri “Cieli neri” e “Cieli sereni”, il giornalista Domenico Quirico, reporter di razza che racconterà il nuovo mondo che verrà alla luce dei fatti che stanno ridisegnando l'intera geopolitica del pianeta; il matematico cuneese Piergiorgio Odifreddi.Sul versante cinematografico i film in concorso saranno 19 provenienti da Italia, Russia, Benin, Stati Uniti, Iran, Lituania, Ucraina, Venezuela e Perù. Tra i titoli scelti, molti sono quelli in anteprima mondiale o europea, altri sono stati in concorso o hanno vinto importanti premi internazionali, come la Genziana d'oro al Trento Film Festival, il Festival dei Popoli, l'Idfa di Rotterdam, la Biennale di Venezia.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

Today we REWIND to this classic episode with living-legend and climbing pioneer Paul Piana himself, 35 years after he and Todd Skinner completed their historic first free ascent of El Cap's Salathé Wall on June 15, 1988, helping to shape the dreams of many generations of climbers to come. Lynn Hill doing the Nose a few years later, Tommy Caldwell on the Dawn Wall, and the new generation of climbers like Connor Herson, Jordan Cannon, Brittany Goris and Amity Warme. And most important, what this latest generation has pulled from Paul and his contemporaries, is that it's important to do it all – bouldering, sport, big walls, both adventure and difficulty, and a reverence for history without letting the mythology hold you back.   We've still got a handful of signed copies of Paul's 1997 book Big Walls: Breakthroughs on the Free-Climbing Frontier available HERE. With every purchase, you're donating to The Todd Skinner Legacy Fund, which aims to support the continuing mission of the late Todd Skinner by funding endeavors and programs in his spirit. Click HERE to hear Kris's poem The Cowboy King, mentioned in the episode, which features over 100 classic route names from the Lander area. This episode originally aired on October 7, 2020.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Patron for as little as $3 a month! Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.

Dean Fidelman's photographs captured the wild characters of the Stonemasters as they revolutionized the climbing of Southern California in the 1970s. John Long, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, John Yablonski and Dale Bard all sparkle in his stunning black and white images. Hear all about it in part 1 of Dean's interview.

Welcome back to the outdoor biz podcast. You are in for a treat today. Episode 374 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast features my conversation with Yoon Kim and Lucie Hanes from Outdoor Media Summit. If you're not familiar with the Outdoor Media Summit we're going to fix that. An annual event where the folks on the media side of the outdoor biz get together to network, connect with brands, participate in educational workshops and more helping move the industry forward. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented to by Wolfgang: Show Notes Let's begin with a little bit about you. Lucy, How did you get into the outdoor lifestyle? I was lucky enough to have a very outdoorsy dad who took me on my first hike when I was less than a year old. I mean, obviously, I was not hiking, but I was nice and toasty on his back. So I grew up hiking, and backpacking and then got into whitewater kayaking through passengers adventure camp in Richmond, Virginia. I think I started kayaking then. So that was kind of my first introduction to adventure outdoor sports. Yoon, how about you? I think when I was in college. I had a roommate who was really into the outdoors. I wasn't really into it, but he kind of made it a point to bring me into his sports, which were climbing and mountain biking at the time. And I never really, it's like, for me at first it was just kind of, something that people like me didn't really do. But he, he was pretty insistent about climbing with him on Wednesdays. Marty Combs was the roommate. So you guys are both now involved with the Outdoor Media Summit. For listeners who might not be familiar, tell us about the Outdoor Media Summit. How did it start? Who attends? What kind of things goes on? The content? Lucy, you wanna take a crack at it? Let's start with how it started. How did it start? Yoon- Well I can tell you how it started. So back in the day there, there still is, there's a conference called Shift, which is for land managers and it's mostly for land managers and conservation agencies in Jackson Hole. Christian Beckwith reached out to me and said we wanna bring some media to shift. This is back in 2013 when he reached out to me, the first show I believe, and he said, Hey, we wanna bring media to this conference. How do we do it? You and I have heard a lot of people in media and you're doing a lot of freelance writing and know a lot of editors. So I was like well, have a gathering for media people and, do a separate conference at the same time. It's your conference. He like he, we got some money for some money and you pull together some media folks. And I just wasn't interested. I was doing some other stuff. Then he talked to me a few times and I was like, sure, why not? We'll try it. And so that was the first blogger summit at the time, it was a gathering of like 30 bloggers and that was the first Outdoor Media Summit. And where was it? In Jacksonville. And who at it were bloggers to start with now who attends now? It's pretty much all media from all walks of life related to the outdoors, right? Writers, bloggers, photographers. There's print media and digital media. But we like to focus on, print folks, editors, freelancers, as well as podcasters, bloggers, and Instagrammers. We try to get, the whole spectrum of, of media. It's not just, it's not just words and audio. It can be video, it can be a short form, it can be long form. We're trying to expand the definition of what media really counts as. And what about the content? Tell our listeners about the content you guys provide at the summit. It's, it's great content, by the way. So our kind of philosophy on how we deliver content is at two levels. There's the keynote level and the breakout session-level. The keynote level is a bigger picture, higher level. This is where we're gonna have advocacy themes and like the industry hoorah moments. They get everyone under one roof and let's, think as a community towards, some big high-level talk. So that's kinda at the, at the, the keynote level. The breakout session level is very tactical, very how-to, and it's really aimed at helping you be better at your job as media or as a marketing professional. So those are our two audiences. And then we have our group activities, which is a little bit different. That's more of, business development, business partnership, finding, these silly games and silly ways to bring people together. But at the end of it, we're always, we're very intentional on how we program these things. Because we wanna put media and marketers together and see how they can collaborate to create these business partnerships. So Lucy, would you add anything to that? Yeah, going back to that point about, the immediate and advanced-level content. I think a, a main point of doing that is that we are trying to be this conference for media by media. So that means that everyone that's presenting is also participating. It's this circular relationship. You're not just, you're not just there to share your secrets. You're there to learn other people's secrets too. Just because you're an expert in one thing doesn't mean that you are in some other aspect of media that could really apply to. to you and your future. So we want to be able to have content that speaks to people that are experts that have been doing this for years and decades and think that they don't have anything new to learn, but they definitely do right? Lucy, how'd you get involved with the outdoor media? Yeah, I mean, it's kind of a funny story. I was I had just quit my job managing a climbing gym and was doing some contract work for Unionized Mutual friend and colleague Aaron Bible while I was kind of in between jobs. Was not planning on taking any sort of conventional job ever Again, turned out that this was not one, but I started doing some contract work for Erin who introduced me to Yoon. Started working with Yon a little bit, just on the side doing some research and writing for him. We met for the first time in person at last year's summer or met over breakfast, and said, eh, why not? And here we are. But really it was the kind of the magic of creating a community that lured me in and realizing that, there's a way, to create something powerful enough that it's worth any sacrifice. I think you guys have struck a chord on something different. I mean, we were talking about gathering places and things, and I think we've all been to various trade shows and I think things evolve over time. And if they don't stay fresh, people drop out and go do other things. And I think what you guys bring to the table is a different way of, of that gathering point. Was that conscious or did it just evolve as you created it?  Yeah. It's funny, we had a Dennis Lu on from outside. He compared what Outdoor Media Summit felt like to what OR felt like 25 years ago. It's one of my favorite testimonials. And I think there is intentionality in creating that vibe, that authenticity. Our steering committee is made up of top names in the outdoor industry, top brands and media. And this is truly a gathering that's designed by our community. We're not owned by private equity. We don't have shareholders and we're only responsible to our community. And that's it. I think there's a real hunger for something different, like you're saying, Rick for a gathering place that is authentic, that is built for us, and something that's also cost-effective, yet hyper-efficient and sustainable. There's a lot of intentionality in how we build that programming. And it's funny, like sometimes people will realize like, wait a minute, that's why they do that. They'll be like, come up. Is that why you guys do that? Like, yep, we do that. People have been attending since 2016. What do you think drives the growth and keeps them coming back? Is it that different format? Is it camaraderie and team building? Is it a combination of all of the above? Lucy, feel free to jump here anytime, I feel like there's a magic that we're trying to capture, which is that authenticity piece, but there's also gotta be that like productivity slash like, I've gotta have ROI on this thing. You can't just go to somewhere and have an amazingly great time walking around. So we're trying to find that balance, and I think that balance is in programming. And so this week we have a steering committee made up, it's the top names, right? The junkies and they're guiding how we're productive. But at the same time make it more authentic. And then we have these kinds of silly brainstorming games on like, how can we come up with new ideas around this stuff? But the ideas that they come up with are, it's really pent-up demand, right? This is stuff that they've been thinking about for a long time that they haven't been able to introduce a trade show environment, but an environment like ours, a little bit more flexible. It's also only media and marketers. So like we can do some things, it's not including sales reps and retail. Right. Distributors and, everyone else involved in the industry. It's just made for marketers at Brands and media. Editors at media. So I think we can create programming that's specific to the needs of those two audiences. There's a third that we're trying to capture here and that's PR folks, PR folks are such an important part of this media ecosystem. And we haven't done a great job at like building programming. Because I think they are an important cog in the wheel. You've been working with a lot of events for a long time. And we talked a little bit about how they're gonna change. Is there anything else that you think other events might be evolving to? Yoon, you've been involved with some trade shows as of late, the big gear show I think we've all been to, but what about other events? What do you think is gonna happen in the trade show world? That's a great question. So this is kinda what I'm seeing is it seems like the evolution or, you could even say the disruption in the event. And outdoor for us. And we, we call ourselves outdoor, but there's, there are 38 other outdoor industries that are part of, that say that they're outdoor. So we'll just say that we're kinda the human-powered corner of the outdoor industry. Right. Fish guys, call themselves outdoor. The boating guys now, call themselves all these different guys say they're outdoor. I think we're more in the human-powered direction. What I saw on bike was, after Interbike went away and the industry needed a new gathering place. They gathered, they rallied around conferences. So first it was people for Bikes. I'm also on the people for bikes events and marketing subcommittee, And that's, that's a really cool volunteer subcommittee position. What I see kind of happening in outdoor is similar to what happened in bike, they may be like five years ahead of us. This trade show went away again because of business proposition. The trade show model doesn't serve brands like it used to. And there's kind of two directions in the aftermath. One is conferences and the other is b2b2c, which is that business to business to consumer. So I see that happening in outdoor where, big gear show and both, kind going for this consumer model, the b2 B2C model. And then there's the conference piece. I think that we're the only real business conference. There are other conferences out there, but yeah, the Outdoor Writer's Conference is pretty business-related from a writer's perspective, right? They go there to meet people where they're gonna create their articles and photography programs and all this stuff for a business purpose. So there are other, other conferences out there, and I think. Really the niche events, the hyper niche-focused events like us, and then the regional shows, right? So in the aftermath of the Old Glory days of trade shows, I wrote a big, long article about this in Outside Business Journal. It's titled of Trade Shows or something. It was a pretty fun piece. Side Ghost wrote it, but Ken Kenji and I wrote it together. And it just kind of, outlays our thoughts on where we think the future of the events industry's headed for outdoor. And that's kind what we came up with is the old heyday of, everything can be done under one roof, every single type of professional can come together and it's gonna be a super long show. With, half a million dollar expenses from a brand, a two-story double-decker, giant booths, those days are over. The dates of rampant spending and events are now being fractured and going to the consumer model where that can continue. The B2C consumer model and then hyper-focused events and then regional events are kinda where we see the evolution going. Alright, let's shift gears and have a little fun. Let's go to the lightning round. How about that? What outdoor activities do you guys participate in? Lucy, how about you? I know you run a lot, right? Yeah. I am a dual sport athlete. I am an ultra trail runner and rock climber. Attempting to take both of those to the semi-pro level. Yeah, that's kind of what I do. It doesn't leave too much energy for anything else. Yoon, how about you? I'd say fly fishing is probably up there at the top of my jams with mount biking. I'm in, I live in Bentonville, so by nature of my backyard, there are tons of biking opportunities out here, and I climb as much as I can, and I ski and snowboard as much as I can. Yoon, how about you all that gear you've reviewed all those years? What's your favorite piece under a hundred bucks? You know what's funny is, I used to, you're right, I used to get tons and tons of gear right? When and I got to a point where I didn't like getting apparel anymore cause I would just get so much of it, right? And I didn't know what to do with it. And then I don't know when this was, maybe five years ago, I decided, you know what, I'm gonna wear the same exact thing every single day. And so I bought, 20 of the same shirts and I got like five, the same merino wool sweaters for the winter. And I got eight pairs of Livsn pants. And I know this is not that sexy of a piece of gear. But it's something that I wear every single day is these Livsn Flex Canvas pants. Like six months outta the year or however long it's, I'm wearing these Flex Canvas pants and I can wear them to semi-formal events. Also, Livsn is based in Bentonville, so I can get away with a little bit more if I'm wearing these. So people recognize like, you're supporting the local community. It has kinda a hometown hero status out here. Yeah. Yeah. Shout out to those guys. Lucie- So mine is gonna be a little bit unconventional in that I feel like it's the one thing that allows me to do everything else. Because I think that a lot of people that spend a lot of time doing very active things in the outdoors, we put our bodies through some hell, It's not necessarily the healthiest thing that we can do for ourselves to be pushing our body to that extent all the time. A few years ago, stumbled upon this, this business called Physivantage that makes basically supplements mainly for climbers, but outdoor athletes in general. And using their collagen every day, it saved my tendons from just rigorous damage. As I put them through a lot on the wall and on the trails. So using that every day has been really helpful to me. And that is the main thing. Like it, it keeps me getting out and it keeps me from being injured. And what's it called again? It's run by the climber, Eric Horst. And it's spelled p h y s i v a n t a g e. How about books? Are you guys, I think you guys are both avid readers. Give us a couple of your favorite books. Lucie- I will always keep coming back to Lynn Hill's biography, climbing free or autobiography that she wrote, I mean, many, many years ago. I think it came out in the nineties. But she is just my ultimate climbing hero. If you haven't read it or if anyone hasn't read it, it's worth a read for sure. Yoon, I don't know about my favorite book. It's probably gonna be a Malcolm Gladwell, his series. But I'll say probably the most recent book that I read which I just finished up the other day I thought was really interesting. It's called The Tyranny of Merit. It's like a social justice slash political philosophy. More on political philosophy on it's a pretty interesting read. I'm, and I'm not sure if I agree with everything in the book, but it's really challenging. As we wrap up, is there anything else you'd like to say or ask of our listeners? So I teased something earlier about this programming that we built for PR folks. So it's two things. One of 'em is still a little under embargo at the moment but it's gonna be cool. It's a specific track for PR folks and we're still developing the programming and that's why I can't talk about it. We've got some partners but it's gonna be really good, but the programming is gonna be specific for PR folks. And then the other piece is gonna be before the show, have opening night reception on the first night. So before that we're gonna be doing an event called New Gear Speed. And as a media person, you'll love it. Cause probably what you hate most as a media person is walking around aimlessly in the aisles between half-hour appointments, right? Well, what do, do now for 30 minutes and you're walking around listening, kinda hoping someone asks, calls your name, or run into someone that you know. And then you gotta do that for three days, right? And it's just a really inefficient way to do product. So one of the most common things I hear from media is, man, I wish we could take three days of trade show, just put it into three hours, and just do a speed date of 10 minutes of 30 different brands. And they just tell me what product they want me to write about, the new product, why it's important, and why I should write about it. And then gimme the best basics of costs and specs. And then move on. And then after meeting 30 brands, 30 products after 10 minutes with each brand, I can walk out and I know the 13 products I'm gonna write about this year and then be done with it. And then they can move on education and focus on education. That's what we did is we created the speed date format. And we didn't create this, this is something that came outta our steering committee meeting, which was cool. Like media, just being like, yeah, it's my pet peeve. I hate walking aimlessly for the next meeting. Someone, please solve this. So that's our coolest new program. Rick, I've got a question for you. What makes you want to come back to Outdoor Media Summit? It's a combination of things. One is being new to media and interacting with the media folks, I just learned so much just from the conversations in the halls really, or in the hotel lobby. I'm not a media guy. I've never been a media guy. I've been a sales and product guy my whole life, and even though I interacted with those guys a little bit, the marketing guys did all that, not me. I was busy selling to the retailers or whatever. So that's what I got most out of it was just that interaction about, listening to what they do and how they do it. And I feel like my show was designed to share the stories of the people because I think we all have such great stories, such great backgrounds, and many of us have been in it a long time. So it's great, history and experience to pass on. And a podcast is perfect for that. So that's why I go, is to catch those people. I think of all the events I've been to, your event does that the best? I get a lot outta the Outdoor Writer's Association conference too. But the trade shows, they're not for that. Right? They're for something different. I totally get it. But that's what I get outta your event. I don't think there's one best. There are so many people that do so many great things. But yeah, as far as interaction, like you say, you curate every minute so that whatever you're doing is working. Because every minute I'm not bored, I'm not looking around for something to do. I'm gonna run into somebody in the lobby. I'm gonna run into somebody in the aisle or walking outta the room, going into another room, or I'm gonna sit next to somebody at the thing I'm sitting at. And just being a new media guy, that's helped me a ton. And I just bought my ticket yesterday, so I'll be back. As we wrap up here can people find you? What's the best way to reach out to you if they wanna ask questions? Yoon? Yeah. My email is yoon@outdoormediasummit.com. I answer every email that comes through. I think I do. Pretty sure I do. Lucy, how about you? Yeah, you can also email me at the same lucie@outdoormediasummit.com or on Instagram at the same @luciehaines We're pretty darn responsive. We love communicating with people. Outdoor Media Summit is intimate and small for a reason and that's so that we can personally interact with everybody, and that's very important to us.

Faith Dickey is a Professional Highliner, Rigger, Founder of @womenshighlinemeeting, Climbing/Canyoneering/Highline Guide @elevate_outdoors, world record holder, and an even cooler person! For Faith Dickey, highlining it is a lifestyle, and it produces much more than world records in her life. By understanding her humanness, “primal” and “manufactured fear,” “The Heart Break Zone”, she is on a mission of "undoing herself". GOATs to include Lynn Hill, and many more. We serve it up in a way you can get it!

Faith Dickey is a Professional Highliner, Rigger, Founder of @womenshighlinemeeting, Climbing/Canyoneering/Highline Guide @elevate_outdoors, world record holder, and an even cooler person! For Faith Dickey, highlining it is a lifestyle, and it produces much more than world records in her life. By understanding her humanness, “primal” and “manufactured fear,” “The Heart Break Zone”, she is on a mission of "undoing herself". GOATs to include Lynn Hill, and many more. We serve it up in a way you can get it!

Lynn Hill needs no intro. She's best known as the individual who completed the first free ascent of the Nose of El Capitan, as well as the first person to free El Cap in a single day. The ascent broke gender barriers and progressed the sport. Today, Lynn is returning to the fundamentals, through a new video series that is designed to help climbers learn how to move as naturally, efficiently, and effectively as possible. We sat down with Lynn in her Boulder home to catch up with one of the sport's absolute legends. But first we get in the weeds with Viet Nguyen, a controversial coder responsible for OpenBeta.io, which has the goal of developing climbing's first open-source route database. We try to unpack what open source means, and why it will become the future of climbing guides and apps. Our final bit is a climber band called TKTK Show Notes Check out The Fundamentals of Climbing by Lynn Hill. OpenBeta.io The Future of Climbing Guides Must be Open Source on Evening Sends. 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/runoutpodcastContact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com

Anna Hazelnutt is a professional climber who specializes in difficult single-pitch trad and slab climbing. But don't let her specialization fool you—she's an all-around badass! We talked about two of her biggest climbing achievements to date, leaning into her superpowers, top training exercises for slabs, dealing with negative comments online, embracing empathy, comedy as a mechanism for change, and much more!Check out Chalk Cartel!chalkcartel.comUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out Crimpd!crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app! (Available for iOS and Android)Check out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out Athletic Greens!athleticgreens.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs!Check out Petzl!petzl.comOr shop for Petzl quickdraws at your local climbing shop! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan Liu Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/anna-hazelnuttNuggets:0:08:20 – Anna's childhood room0:10:00 – Plans for Austria0:11:21 – What we would talk about if we were doing a 6-hour podcast0:12:50 – Switching places, and the names of our Subarus0:14:35 – What is Anna's last name? (Hazelnutt? Hazlett?)0:17:39 – Lynn Hill gave a shoutout to Anna on The Nugget0:19:41 – How Anna got started in climbing, and how she found her slab/trad niche0:24:40 – Anna's climbing identity, not letting herself grow comfortable, and her competitive side0:28:57 – Balancing intensity and comedy0:30:10 – What Anna does to relax (reading books, writing poetry, art), and having trouble sitting still0:33:30 – Getting an overuse injury from too much slab climbing, and sending ‘Once Upon a Time' E9 6c in the UK0:35:53 – Anna's “belaytioship” with Tom Randall0:39:29 – Going back for ‘Walk of Life' E90:41:33 – More context about Once Upon a Time and Walk of Life, using skyhooks as trad climbing gear, and taking an hour to lead a 50-meter slab0:45:38 – Anna's approach to projecting, and breaking down the climb into chapters0:50:14 – The chapter names of ‘Walk of Life' E90:55:32 – Teasing more about toe training, and Anna's thoughts on hangboard tests1:01:01 – Some context about the 9c test1:02:53 – Toe training!1:07:11 – How Anna inspired Tom to work on flexibility1:09:15 – Leaning into our superpowers1:14:53 – Anna's dream board, and seeking out hard climbs that fit her style1:19:30 – How and when Anna did her toe training, and nighttime training at Tom's house1:24:09 – How hard are the hardest slabs in the world, and what will it take for Anna to climb them1:28:45 – Why vertical bouldering is so different from steep bouldering when it comes to pushing your limits1:31:23 – Anna's thoughts on slab grades, and how they are often unfairly sandbagged1:38:04 – Patron question from Jonathan: Does Anna have any training tips for slab climbing? (Anna shares her top slab training exercises: toe training, flexibility, balance, and more)1:41:20 – Pull-ups on micro edges, and the smallest holds Anna can do pull-ups on1:43:19 – Shoulder exercises for slab1:44:12 – Do coordination gym slabs help with outdoor slabs?1:46:59 – Shoes for hard slabs like ‘Meltdown' 9a (5.14d)1:52:54 – Question from Ethan Pringle: What are some synonyms for success in rock climbing that aren't violent or war-like?1:58:52 – Another question from Ethan: Where does Anna's work ethic come from?2:02:55 – Anna's sensitivity2:04:14 – Dealing with negative comments and hate from dudes on the internet2:09:31 – An example of a disgusting comment that Anna received from someone on her YouTube page2:16:14 – Anna's story about a recent comment she and her sister got at the gym2:21:18 – Patron question from James: How can we make women feel more comfortable and included at the crag and at the gym?2:23:31 – Anna's thoughts on intention, awareness, curiosity, and acting with empathy and compassion2:28:27 – What makes Anna feel safe vs unsafe in a climbing gym setting2:31:32 – How the burden often falls on the people who are inflicted, and don't assume2:35:45 – Derek Sivers, and why we should just treat everyone the same while respecting their lived experience2:39:17 – Some more thoughts about progressivism, and being willing to own your mistakes2:41:34 – Comedy as a mechanism for change, and studying biochemical neuroscience and English2:42:32 – The change that Anna is trying to make through her videos2:47:07 – Giving others permission2:49:28 – What Anna feels excited about right now in her climbing2:51:01 – What Anna feels excited about right now with her YouTube channel2:52:59 – Anna's sources of income2:54:54 – Being a hand model for a Sofie Tucker music video2:56:41 – The difference between YouTube and podcasts3:00:35 – Final question from Ethan: Does Anna have specific goals that are lifetime achievement goals?3:06:43 – Empathy3:09:20 – Wrap up

“Even when you think something is set in stone—literal, actual stone—it changes.” Take it from actor-turned-entrepreneur and rock-climbing aficionado Ryan Devlin: successful pivots involve constant micro-adjustments. Even when you feel most stuck, you can find a new way forward, but you'll need to double down on your unique skills and abilities. I had so much fun chatting with Ryan about starting his give-back company, This Saves Lives, and his journey from a successful actor living the Hollywood life to an experimental entrepreneur piloting a new podcast based on his passion. Ryan shares why chasing celebrity can be a slippery slope, how getting used to rejection helps with business-building, contributing to something bigger than you, finding flow, and why getting bored in your career isn't always bad. More About Ryan: Ryan Devlin is a social entrepreneur, rock climbing enthusiast, and actor known for roles on shows like Brothers & Sisters, Veronica Mars, Cougar Town, Jane the Virgin, and Grey's Anatomy. He hosts The Struggle Climbing podcast, where climbers share their struggles and breakthroughs in nutrition, training, tactics, and the mental game. He is also co-founder of This Saves Lives, a company dedicated to feeding children and helping them thrive.

As a teenager in the 1990s, Katie Brown was one of climbing's first "comp kids"--a young natural who, along with her peers, redefined the image of a strong and successful climber. After climbing for less than two years, Brown won her first junior national title. The next year she became the Junior World Champion at age 14 in Laval, France. In 1996 she won both the Rock Master--a prestigious international contest in Arco, Italy--and the esteemed X-Games. From 1996 on, Brown won every US Adult National that she entered, as well as a World Cup Title in France in 1999.Yet even as she reigned on the podium, Brown felt her life begin to unravel. A quiet child, she struggled with a home life that was very different behind closed doors than it seemed on television. A fundamentalist version of Christianity was at the center of the household, and Brown fought to live according to rules that were strict, ever-changing, and irrational. Isolated and feeling hopeless, Brown latched onto food as something she could control. She quit competitive climbing and bounced in and out of the industry, eventually disappearing in her late twenties.Now, more than two decades later, Brown is ready to share her story. Unraveled answers the question thousands of fans worldwide have wondered: "What ever happened to Katie Brown?"Join Travis and Katie for a very personal conversation recorded in Salida, Colorado, where they both live, coach, and raise their children.  Topics include: climbing (sport, traditional, competition), #vanlife, running, parenting, dogs, eating disorders, mental health, Lynn Hill, Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden, Chris Sharma, small-town living, and more.In This Episode:Katie Brown InstagramDr. Gaudiani's NPR interview Dr. Guadiani's website National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237Boulder Campervans OFFER: 20% OFF the entire InsideTracker storeDISCOUNT CODE: TRAVISMACYTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteInjinji Discount SiteThe Feed Instagram | Website- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com

You might well have heard of today's guest, Ryan Devlin as he has become pretty well known for hosting his podcast - The Struggle Climbing Show. Over the years he has interviewed a number of fantastic and legendary climbers including:  Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill to name a couple. However something you might not know about Ryan, is that he has been a Lattice client for the last few years. So today coach Tom Randall is flipping the mic and putting  Ryan on the interview podium to chat about his own personal climbing and training journey. Ryan is a father of two and also holds down two jobs. On top of this he has improved his climbing grade from f6c+ to f7b+ just in the last year, so he has a lot to share on the hard work he has put in.  Although elements of his climbing journey has been discussed previously in some of his own interviews, today we will deep dive into his personal 'climbing struggles'.Topics covered:Ryan's background in climbing and the journey up until starting a training plan What goals he set for himself and how his move to Red River Gorge impacted thisMeeting Eric Horst at the crag and his initial experiences with trainingRyan's assessment strengths and weaknesses and how he tackled his finger strengthConverting power endurance into performanceWhat did deload weeks involve. His goals for flashing 12a and redpointing 13aHow running The Struggle Climbing Show has helped his climbingThis coming season and plans for a Lattice Training collab! Link to Ryan's podcast:https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.

Last month, an 8-year-old boy and his dad “climbed” El Capitan with the help of two other anonymous climbers who presumably guided the father-son team, fixing all the ropes so they could jug up the wall. We look at the media attention this ascent received, and discuss our concerns over claiming these kinds of records. Our main guest is a woman who Lynn Hill once called, “the greatest female sport climber” — Katie Brown. Katie has produced a new memoir about her precocious life as a world-class competition and sport climber, as well as her fraught relationship with her mom, her struggles with eating disorders, and how becoming a mom herself has helped her reframe everything. Our final bit is pulled from the archives of The Davenports with this yacht rock classic cover of Jay Ferguson's 1977 song Thunder Island. Who's that on bass, you ask? None other than our own Chris Kalous. Show Notes Did an 8-year-old actually climb Yosemite's El Capitan? Not really. It's complicated Father of 8-year-old who ascended El Capitan challenges criticism of his son's feat Unraveled: A Climber's Journey through Darkness and Back Jay Ferguson - Thunder Island (1978 - HD) 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/runoutpodcastContact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com

If you Google “Katie Brown” on the internet, there's a Reddit thread called “What Ever Happened to Katie Brown?” and that's a valid question. Katie wasn't just a professional climber at the age of thirteen—she didn't just win the X Games at fourteen or onsight the northwest face of Half Dome or snag the first female free ascent of the Leaning Tower with Lynn Hill.She wrote a book! She wrote two books, in fact. She became a mom. She started healing her old wounds from childhood and left behind a dysfunctional religion and toxic relationships that consumed her childhood and adolescent years. She bartended, made some jewelry, and reclaimed her past in order to tell her story.Here it is.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from Deuter USA, Gnarly Nutrition, Allez Outdoors, Ocún, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA).Additional music is licensed by Music Bed.Cover art by Kika MacFarlane.Read the transcript here.Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights.FLC is public media which means we're supported by listeners like you. Donate or become a patron in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

If you Google “Katie Brown” on the internet, there's a Reddit thread called “What Ever Happened to Katie Brown?” and that's a valid question. Katie wasn't just a professional climber at the age of thirteen—she didn't just win the X Games at fourteen or onsight the northwest face of Half Dome or snag the first female free ascent of the Leaning Tower with Lynn Hill.She wrote a book! She wrote two books, in fact. She became a mom. She started healing her old wounds from childhood and left behind a dysfunctional religion and toxic relationships that consumed her childhood and adolescent years. She bartended, made some jewelry, and reclaimed her past in order to tell her story.Here it is.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from Deuter USA, Gnarly Nutrition, Allez Outdoors, Ocún, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA).Additional music is licensed by Music Bed.Cover art by Kika MacFarlane.Read the transcript here.Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights.FLC is public media which means we're supported by listeners like you. Donate or become a patron in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

In this episode, we step beyond the life sciences to talk with Jen Heemstra, a professor of chemistry who brings much energy to thinking about mentoring and improving academic cultureJen tells us how early failures drove her to strive for success in scienceShe shares how she overcame early doubts about an academic careerShe talks about how different students need different mentoring styles and how important it is to adjust each timeShe admits that she is so excited about all her roles that she struggles with focusing and setting prioritiesGreat teams are made up of people with different perspectives and different ways of seeing the world - and they are a group of equalsJen has a lot of thoughts about how to embrace failing and taking comfort from failuresShe thinks it's important to recognize cognitive distortions to overcome imposter syndrome narrativesJen shares personal thoughts about her approach to self care practices and to improving academic culture for othersDon't make your decisions based on other people's expectationsShe mentioned these institutions, people and resourcesEmory University : https://www.emory.edu/Jen's Blog - Things that change the way I think : http://thingsthatchangethewayithink.blogspot.com/Lynn Hill : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_HillTo find out more about Jen visit her website or follow her on Twitterhttps://www.heemstralab.com/https://twitter.com/HeemstraLabhttps://twitter.com/jenheemstraTo find out more about Renaud :Twitter : https://twitter.com/LePourpreLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudpourpre/To find out more about Jonathan :Twitter : https://twitter.com/EpigenetiqueLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanweitzman/%20To learn more about the soundtrack :Music by Amaria - Lovely Swindlerhttps://soundcloud.com/amariamusique/https://twitter.com/amariamusique

Lynn Hill is a living legend. She is best known for being the first person to free El Capitan via The Nose in 1993. We talked about what it is like to be Lynn Hill in the modern climbing world, her upbringing, what sets her apart, the story of freeing The Nose, tips for shorter climbers, her mindset and affirmations, self-belief, how she makes a living these days, upcoming video projects, and much more.Check out Grasshopper Climbing!grasshopperclimbing.cominstagram.com/grasshopperclimbingTell them I sent you to save $500 off a fully kitted out 8'x10' Grasshopper board! Check out Athletic Greens!athleticgreens.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs!Check out Rhino Skin Solutions!rhinoskinsolutions.comUse code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out Frictitious Climbing!frictitiousclimbing.comUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for free shipping on your next order!Check out Arc'teryx!arcteryx.comArc'teryx Presents: Free as Can BeCheck out Chalk Cartel!chalkcartel.comUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your next order! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, and Mark and Julie CalhounBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/lynn-hillNuggets:0:06:27 – Lynn's technique video0:12:58 – How Lynn thinks about climbing technique0:16:47 – The documentary Lynn is working on, and Lynn's thoughts on Free Solo0:18:53 – Having the vision to free-climb The Nose0:21:01 – What it feels like to be Lynn Hill, and why she likes her gates facing out0:28:07 – Being famous before the internet0:29:48 – Harrison Ford, and how to act toward famous people0:33:33 – Being the first woman to climb 12d (7c), traveling to Europe in 1986, and learning French0:38:01 – Finishing college, getting “kidnapped by climbing”, and her first sponsorship0:42:33 – Being connected to the people who are pushing the sport forward, and Lynn's project with Sasha DiGiulian0:50:24 – Who excites Lynn the most in climbing right now0:56:22 – Why Lynn decided to try to free The Nose1:00:33 – The reality of aging, and appreciating the journey1:06:11 – Why The Nose was such a special experience1:08:53 – Lynn's visualization process, climbing her first 5.14 in France, and yawning before redpoint attempts1:11:14 – Breathing and screaming1:14:12 – Lynn's process of freeing The Nose1:23:41 – Projecting the Changing Corners pitch1:28:11 – Going for it, and Brooke Sandahl's role in The Nose going free1:32:07 – Why Lynn decided to free The Nose in a day, and how she trained for it1:35:56 – Her mindset for efficiency on The Nose, and sending during the full moon1:40:01 – “It's actually pretty strenuous…” and the Lynn Hill traverse1:41:59 – Lynn's height and ape index (5'1 1/4”, 0 ape index)1:43:29 – Advice for shorter climbers1:45:53 – First Ascent (Naked Edge film by Bob Carmichael), and the training Lynn was doing in the early 80s1:53:14 – Lynn's family upbringing, her temperament, and what sets her apart1:55:58 – The “what if” game, and taking an unconventional path1:59:07 – Lynn's current sponsorships, and how she makes a living these days2:03:09 – There are a lot of ways to make it as a pro climber2:07:56 – Patron Question from Nick: What parts of climbing culture would you like to see maintained? What would you be happy to see disappear?2:13:33 – Patron Question from Bradley: What do Lynn's passions look like today?2:15:23 – Patron Question from Jessica: Onsighting the FA of Mingus in 1994 in the Verdon2:21:59 – Patron Question from Matt: What was it like climbing on The Nose with Nina Caprez? Are you mentoring any other women?2:29:07 – Building ab strength after having a baby, and Lynn's replica of the Changing Corners intro move2:32:20 – Other women Lynn has mentored2:33:51 – Patron Question from Craig: Who have you climbed with that had amazing footwork?2:36:12 – Patron Question from Christoph: Can Lynn speak about the mental side of pushing boundaries?2:41:32 – Patron Question from Emily: How did Lynn learn to be independent of the limiting gendered cues coming from society at the time in order to realize her true potential?2:44:33 – Lynn's positive affirmations, challenging societal norms as a teenager, and seeing injustice in the world2:51:12 – Patron Question from Mark: Have women reached parody in climbing? If not, what can be done?2:58:45 – What Lynn is most excited about right now, her Italian name, and the value of learning other languages3:02:26 – Feeling excited about her new route on The Maiden, and ideas for her next trip to France3:05:32 – More about the documentary Lynn is working on3:09:04 – Where to buy “It goes boys” shirts, and signed photos from Lynn!3:11:01 – Lynn's plans for Hueco

Ryan Devlin is a television actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, rock climber, and host of his new podcast The Struggle Climbing Show. We talked about parallels between climbing and being a TV actor, the role of chemistry in dating, how to deal with rejection, progressing from 11b to 12c in a year in his 40s, and biggest takeaways from interviewing top climbers on his podcast.Listen to more top episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/top-listsCheck out Arc'teryx!arcteryx.comArc'teryx Presents: Free as Can BeCheck out Petzl!petzl.comOr shop for Petzl quickdraws at your local climbing shop!Check out Crimpd!crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app! (Available for iOS and Android)Check out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out Feals!feals.com/NUGGETUse this link to get 50% off your first order and free shipping! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, and Mark and Julie Calhoun Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/ryan-devlinNuggets:0:07:15 – My Parent's Basement Productions0:09:35 – Junk food0:12:20 – Returning to the Midwest0:17:59 – How far Midwesterners commute to climb at the Red River Gorge0:20:36 – The TV show ‘Are You the One?', and why you might recognize Ryan in the grocery store0:30:08 – A question from Allison Vest, and the role of chemistry in dating0:37:20 – Similarities between the climbing world and the TV/acting world, and creating your own luck0:43:20 – How Ryan deals with rejection, and building happiness that is not based on outcomes0:49:19 – Being afraid of falling, Ryan's first-ever trad lead, and how climbing has impacted his acting (and his life)0:56:05 – How Ryan got into climbing, and his first day climbing at Tahquitz1:07:25 – Getting into sport climbing and training in his 40s, and progressing from 11b to 12c in a year1:16:50 – Early lightbulb moments in Ryan's training journey1:23:11 – Getting more days in at the crag1:29:44 – Why Ryan decided to create The Struggle Climbing Show1:38:00 – How the pros relate to struggle, and what the rest of us can learn from that1:48:39 – Drinking from a firehose of information, and letting go of finding “the best way” to train1:55:21 – Mental game, fear, gratitude, and Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay's mental approaches2:00:01 – Hollywood love scenes, and being starstruck by Lynn Hill and Harrison Ford2:07:53 – Podcasting and community2:10:17 – Starting a Forest School, and looking at the world through kids' eyes2:14:56 – Camping, van windows, and blackout curtains2:18:33 – Vanlife, and climbing with Jordan Cannon and Alex Honnold2:30:24 – The climbing experience scales2:31:29 – Ryan's hopes and dreams as a rock climber2:37:50 – Ryan's plans for Season 2 of The Struggle Climbing Show2:44:30 – Wrap up

You know that saying - “they just don't make em' the way they used to”.  I guess you could call it a quintessential American expression.  In the climbing world, It conjures up icons like Lynn Hill, Jim Bridwell, Catherine Freer, and Royal Robbins - just to name a few.You know you have someone like that in your life.  It's someone who's tough.  They have a determination and resolve that's made of granite.  There's something about them - maybe you can't quite put it into words - but they just have an aura or presence around them - that's larger than life.  When you meet these people, they leave an indelible mark on you.  And that's exactly how I felt this last spring, after spending a few days with a guy named Daryl Miller.  If you spent any time climbing on or around Denali back in the 1990's and early 2000's - surely you came across Daryl - or at the very least, you knew who he was.  Back then, Daryl was the Chief Climbing Ranger on Denali - and even then, he was larger than life.  His aura was equal parts military, mountaineer, and Marlboro Man - a steely gaze with a perpetual squint in his eyes from too much glacier sun.  But Daryl wasn't just known for his daring mountain rescues.  In February 1995, he and his partner Mark Stasik walked out of Downtown Talkeetna, and embarked on one of the wildest expeditions in Denali Park history.  When the grizzled and emaciated duo returned two months later, they had become the first party to circumnavigate Denali National Park in winter - a rugged 350 mile journey that has never been repeated.But Daryl's life journey didn't end with Denali.  In 1997, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - a condition that ultimately forced him to shift gears in his career, and eventually retire from the Park Service in 2008.These days, Daryl lives a simpler life in Anchorage with his wife Judy and their two dogs, Raven and Jago.  When I came to visit Daryl for the first time in March, he led me to a back room where we would conduct the first of our three interviews.  The room is adorned with relics of a life well lived: photos of climbing expeditions near and far.  Military medals, black and white stills of a young Rodeo clown.  And a young man, barely out of high school, in combat fatigues in Vietnam, circa 1965.  I quickly realized that I didn't know much about Daryl.  But what I did know is that he'd probably lived 9 lives.  The only question was where to start.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Cover Photo: Daryl Miller after a 30 hour search for a patrol member above 15,000 feet on Denali, May,1994Special Thanks to Daryl MillerWritten and produced by Evan PhillipsEdited and mixed by Pod PeakMusic by Evan Phillips and Tim EastonSupport The Firn LinePatreonPayPalMerchSponsorsAlaska Rock GymThe Hoarding Marmot

Scott Franklin returns on this in-between-eps ep to spray down on the amazing folks he climbed with over the years, including his wife Gea Franklin (Phipps) and Lynn Hill. Also, I ask him about the 1988 Snowbird, UT International Climbing Comp and soloing Survival of the Fittest (5.13).

Call me old school, but nothing gets me more fired up than adding a new adventure, climbing or mountaineering book to the collection.  So I was excited last month, when Valley Of Giants: Stories From Women at The Heart of Yosemite Climbing, arrived at my doorstep.  This anthology, edited and curated by Lauren DeLaunay Miller, is a collection of 39 stories - written and told by the trailblazing, often-times under the radar, women who have been at the center of Yosemite climbing over the past century.While the book of course features stories by well-known valley climbers such as Lynn Hill and Steph Davis, DeLauney Miller has gone to painstaking lengths to include older, more obscure - but equally important stories - as well.  The result is a rich and inspiring history of female climbing and adventure in Yosemite Valley.I recently spoke with DeLaunay Miller, to talk about her process for putting this important anthology together.  What struck me was the amount of work, and dogged determination required - just to find the stories for the book:  Basically a combination of internet sleuthing, scouring the white pages of physical phone books, writing and sending hand-written letters, and cold-calling strangers across the country.  It's an impressive feat, and left me feeling that DeLaunay Miller is equal parts climber, librarian, and investigative journalist.  So i hope you enjoy my conversation with Lauren DeLaunay Miller - talking about her new anthology Valley Of Giants: Stories From Women at The Heart Of Yosemite Climbing.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••NotesSpecial thanks to Lauren DeLaunay Miller Purchase Valley Of GiantsProduced by Evan PhillipsEditing & Sound Design by Pod PeakOriginal Music by Evan PhillipsSupport The Firn LinePatreonPayPalMerchSponsorsAlaska Rock GymThe Hoarding Marmot