The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E67: Isabelle Faus - 8B+ first ascents, developing in teams and the Colorado scene
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Oct 11, 2023 Isabelle Faus, one of the best boulderers, talks about her boulder development and why her accomplishments have flown under the radar. They discuss climbing sponsorships, the impact of climbing on the environment, gender disparity in bouldering development, and the process of developing new climbing routes. They also touch on the significance of college climbing and the importance of camaraderie in climbing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections on past interactions
03:41 • 8min
Going Back to School for Soil Science and Pursuing Research
12:09 • 2min
The Evolution of Climbing Sponsorships and the Importance of Authenticity
14:05 • 8min
Climbing and the Environment
22:20 • 16min
Navigating Access Challenges: Public and Private Property
37:59 • 13min
Gender Disparity in Bouldering Development
50:46 • 16min
Developing New Climbing Routes
01:06:45 • 8min
Encounters with Griffin
01:14:46 • 11min
The Brutality of College Athletics and Cultural Differences in Sports
01:25:30 • 2min
The Importance of Paying Climbers and College Climbing
01:27:19 • 6min
The Role of People and Camaraderie in Climbing and Development
01:33:02 • 2min
Changing Climbing Scene and the Backstory of 'Danger Zone'
01:34:46 • 3min
Summer Plans and Epic Climbs
01:38:10 • 10min
Discussing the Grading of Spidey V14 and Personal Difficulty
01:48:04 • 3min