

E85: Aidan & Sam - We're talking about GRADES and to a much lesser extent, ancient Egypt
Feb 21, 2024
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the complexities of climbing grades, share recommendations for unique climbs, explore the history of climbing grades and their evolution, reminisce on historic climbing achievements, debate controversies in grading climbs, and even delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Complexity of Climbing Grades
02:18 • 16min
Ethics in Climbing Video Documentation
17:59 • 9min
Exploring Travel Plans and Climbing Grades
26:43 • 4min
Exploring Historic Climbing Grades
30:30 • 15min
Exploring Historical Boulder Problems and Grades
45:06 • 6min
Reflecting on a Climbing Experience at Suaveetto
50:38 • 2min
Exploring the Significance of Bouldering Grades at Fontainebleau
52:19 • 2min
Decoding the Mystery of 7b Plus in Climbing
53:51 • 4min
Exploring Climbing Grades and Historical Context
57:29 • 18min
Unearthing the Secrets of Ancient Egypt
01:15:03 • 7min
Exploring Bouldering Routes and Grading Systems
01:21:38 • 17min
Decoding the Controversy: Grading Climbs in Rock Climbing
01:38:49 • 11min
Casual Conversations on Various Topics and a Fun Guessing Game
01:49:41 • 2min
Exploring Climbing Grades, Readiness, and Legacy in Climbing
01:51:30 • 3min