The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E129: Farewell to 2024, our review of the year
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Jan 1, 2025 The hosts take a light-hearted look back at the year's climbing moments, celebrating personal achievements and milestones while emphasizing community bonds. They discuss the growing presence of women in climbing and the importance of recognizing their diverse capabilities. Emotional journeys, the unpredictability of competitions, and the joy of exploration are highlighted, alongside reflections on the evolving nature of climbing culture. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own climbing adventures and aspirations.
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Climbing News Overload
- Climbing news is increasing, but lacks personal stories.
- Many achievements feel less impactful without background information.
Locationless Climbing
- The focus on physical feats diminishes the importance of location in climbing.
- Climbing media makes outdoor climbing feel locationless, losing its connection to nature.
Lost Local Legends
- Climbing media's international focus reduces local community celebration.
- Wider reach now focuses on fewer individuals, overshadowing local achievements.